Shadow IT Makes the World Turn

<p>Tom and Chunga want to give Derek Ardolf a huge shout out!  Recently, Derek requested that The Hacks do an episode focused on "Shadow IT". </p> <p>Tom loved this idea because shadow IT runs the world! Simply put, the tech industry wouldn't be able to function without it, and that's NOT a good thing.  If you're not familiar with the term, shadow IT is a piece of software that used or deployed with in a company's infrastructure without having vetting, approval, or tracking. Tech professionals frequently deploy shadow IT because they need a specific tool that helps them meet a deadline and/or accomplish a team goal quickly.  They choose this action primarily because the corporate vetting and approval process for new software addition can take months.</p> <p>Tom says 90% of all shadow IT is open source and--like it or not--is a key component to accomplishing tasks in a corporate environment.  At the same time its a massive problem and a critical risk to any corporate infrastructure. So... how does one find a solution to this issue?  Listen NOW to find out!</p> <p><a href="https://www.saltproject.io">Get started using Salt, and join the Salt Project Community!</a></p>