Since companies are starting to downsize and employees' requests are being denied purchasing products to help them complete their hired task at hand, department and employees are starting to install unauthorized products to help them out. These devices are known as shadow devices. Shadow devices are the use of information technology systems, devices, software, applications, and services without explicit IT department approval. Most of them are inexpensive and or free and will do simple tasks to help the employee out. Their low power, simple to use and require no authorization to use them on the network make them the goto product that employees out way the risk from the benefits. Most employees don't relies that they have just invited a hacker to take out the company. Any of these applications or devices that a department or end user adopts for business purposes without involving the IT group is considered to be a shadow device. Most shadow devices lack advanced security measures to keep the company safe. These applications fall into three major categories: 1.Cloud-based applications accessed directly from the corporate network. 2.A device that uses a networked computer USB port, Bluetooth or connects directly to a network port. 3.An inexpensive and or free download application that helps the user to complete a task at hand. For all of device shadows’ benefits, they still carry some lingering security concerns. Many of these are possible to mitigate, but users unaware of these risks may create new vulnerabilities in their internal networks. The most concerning aspect about device shadows from a cybersecurity perspective is that they expand device access. A company's networks already pose potential risks since hackers can use seemingly mundane devices or tampered software as gateways into the connected network, says Security Info Watch. Does your network allow anyone to connect, or do you need help in scanning and building a protocol to help you in not allowing unauthorized applications or devices on your network? Our clients can rest easy knowing that they have entrusted their matter to Texas Integrated Services that will deliver results beyond their expectations, represent them in a professional manner, and do so discreetly and confidentially. In short, we are a bridge between what is readily known and what needs to be uncovered to make the most informed decisions – every time. As a true industry leader, we have earned a reputation for consistently delivering the intelligence that sophisticated clients require to make better decisions. #cybersecurity #hacking #security #technology #hacker #infosec #ethicalhacking #cybercrime #tech #linux #cyber #hackers #informationsecurity #cyberattack #programming #malware #kalilinux #privacy #cybersecurityawareness #coding #datasecurity #dataprotection #python #ethicalhacker #hack #it #computerscience #pentesting #informationtechnology #business