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date: 2024-11-18
description: "In \"To Map Shadow IT, Follow Citizen Developers,\" Michael Bargury\
  \ discusses the pervasive issue of shadow IT, where employees use unauthorized tools\
  \ to meet business needs. He emphasizes the dual role of citizen development\u2014\
  allowing users to create apps with low-code/no-code platforms while exposing potential\
  \ security risks. By tracing user-built applications and their integrations with\
  \ existing systems, organizations can better understand their shadow IT landscape.\
  \ This approach fosters a proactive stance in governance, balancing efficiency with\
  \ security, albeit requiring careful risk management to mitigate vulnerabilities."
link: /archive/2024-11-18-to-map-shadow-it-follow-citizen-developers
tags:
- SaaS Security
- Low-Code Development
- Cybersecurity
- Shadow IT
- Citizen Development
- weblog
title: To Map Shadow IT, Follow Citizen Developers
type: weblog
---
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The tangle of user-built tools is formidable to manage, but it can lead to a greater understanding of real-world business needs.

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