The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments. Which of the following describes this scenario?

The correct answer is A. Shadow IT. Explanation:Shadow IT is the term used to describe the use of unauthorized or unapproved IT resources within an organization. The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments, such as IT, security, or compliance. This

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The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments. Which of the following describes this scenario?

Options

AShadow IT
BInsider threat
CData exfiltration
DService disruption

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A
88% (30)
B
3% (1)
C
6% (2)
D
3% (1)

Explanation

Explanation:Shadow IT is the term used to describe the use of unauthorized or unapproved IT resources within an organization. The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments, such as IT, security, or compliance. This could pose a risk to the organization's security posture, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

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