Your biggest security risk may not be an outsider — it could be your own employees.

From unapproved SaaS apps to rogue USB devices, Shadow IT is growing rapidly in SMBs and government offices. Why? Because employees are trying to be efficient — not malicious.

They download a file converter here. A team productivity tool there. Maybe they even use ChatGPT in the browser with sensitive data. The problem is: you don’t know it’s happening — and if you don’t know, you can’t protect it.

The Business Problem Behind Shadow IT
It’s about productivity: Teams will adopt tools when they feel IT is slow, bureaucratic, or not delivering.

It’s about silos: In SMBs, departments often operate with autonomy — and create their own mini-tech stacks.

It’s about gaps: Your employees are trying to fill gaps — in communications, reporting, file sharing — without understanding the risk.

Security Risks of Shadow IT
No visibility = no protection. These tools fall outside of monitoring, patching, backup, and access control policies.

Credential sprawl: Staff reuse weak or shared passwords across unsanctioned platforms.

Data leakage: Sensitive customer or operational data could end up stored in unmanaged cloud services.

Insider threat amplification: When users can self-select tools, the risk of intentional or accidental data exposure skyrockets.

How ACME Eliminates the Shadow IT Blind Spot
This isn’t just about blocking tools. It’s about governance, visibility, and enablement — giving your teams secure options and monitoring usage effectively.

Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) integration with SIEM and XDR tools to detect unauthorized SaaS usage.

Zero Trust Frameworks that enforce identity-based access control — even when the app is unknown to IT.

DNS and Email Protection to prevent data from leaving approved domains or hitting known risky services.

User Awareness Training that educates employees without creating a culture of blame.

And because we tailor services to SMBs, you don’t need an enterprise budget or a 10-person SecOps team to deploy these capabilities.

Shadow IT is a Sign, Not Just a Symptom
If your people are building their own tech stack in the shadows, they’re sending you a message: they want tools that help them work smarter.

ACME helps you understand those needs, secure the solutions that work, and shut down the ones that don’t — without shutting down innovation.