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Episode Synopsis
Send us a textShadow IT has evolved, and now the biggest threats lurk in unapproved cloud tools and ungoverned generative AI. This episode breaks down the critical difference between Shadow SaaS and Shadow AI, the severe risks they introduce, and the specialized, eight-step Incident Response (IR) plan necessary to contain these modern threatsWhat You'll Learn:Shadow Definitions: We clarify that Shadow IT is the overarching umbrella for unsanctioned tech, while Shadow SaaS involves unapproved cloud apps (leading to identity sprawl and weak offboarding) and Shadow AI involves unapproved LLMs or AI features (introducing data leakage, opaque decisions, and integrity risks).The Stakes: Shadow AI and SaaS are major sources of riskSpecialized IR: Incident Response for these threatsContainment & Eradication: Learn specific actions for containment Continuous Improvement: The final phase focuses on lessons learned, capturing root causes, and implementing control improvements.Stay Connected with the Podcast:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/Support the showHey, listeners and tech enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've been enjoying our podcast and finding value in the insights shared, we'd love your support. You can: Take a moment to share this podcast with someone. Submit the interest form if you’d like to be a guest. Let us know how we're doing. We’d love to hear from you. Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform. If you’re in a position to support financially, consider supporting via the Tip Jar, or Buy Me a Coffee. This podcast is a self-funded and how we give back, especially to underrepresented voices in tech and cybersecurity. Your support keeps us going and growing. Thanks for being part of this journey and our community! Stay connected! Sign up for the weekly newsletter, Courageous Circuits: https://tinyurl.com/wz8fepyc Looking for mentorship? Let's talk about what you need and how I may be able to help: Mentor MomentsThe views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are personal and not reflective of any employer.
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