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The Rise of Shadow Apps: How Rogue Spreadsheets Are Undermining Your Business
- Shadow apps, like Excel spreadsheets, are being rapidly adopted by employees to address workflow issues quickly without IT approval.
- Sebastian Dewhurst warns of the risks of unmanaged software tools such as shadow apps leading to errors, data loss, and compromised data integrity.
- Shadow apps lack security protocols, leading to potential data breaches and legal repercussions from laws like GDPR and HIPAA.
- They also result in inefficiency, data analysis inconsistencies, and lack of standardization between departments.
- The challenge lies in the invisibility of shadow apps to IT and leaders, hindering necessary support, updates, and security audits.
- A scalable and approved solution involves channeling employee innovation into secure platforms that provide visibility and governance.
- Platforms allowing citizen development in Excel while meeting IT standards can help balance innovation and security in organizations.
- Businesses in 2025 face the challenge of addressing the risks posed by shadow apps by implementing internal audits and fostering dialogue between IT and departments.
- Selecting platforms that support governed citizen development can empower employees while ensuring sustainable, secure, and scalable solutions for the future.
- The rise of shadow apps emphasizes the importance of managing these tools to protect data security, integrity, compliance, and overall business resilience.
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