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One employee prefers Google
Hello everyone, I am facing a dilemma. One employee seems to insist on using Google Docs for their work, and I am concerned about the security of company documents being stored in a location that we...
It would be best if you emphasized the risks of the shadow IT approach (i.e., storing corporate data in an uncontrolled environment). For example, if the person who uses Google Docs happens to store sensitive information and that information is somehow leaked, then who is responsible for that leak? The company is ultimately responsible for that leak.
You will need an upper management role to champion this vast undertaking. The company's CIO/CTO/CSO should be informed of this risk.
Take a look at the following links:
https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/cyber-security/what-is-cybersecurity/what-is-shadow-it/#:~:text=Shadow%20IT%20is%20a%20risk%20in%20any%20organization,protecting%20corporate%20data%20against%20unauthorized%20access%20and%20disclosure.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-a-cloud-access-security-broker-casb
Also, see if you're qualified for the MS FastTrack program. Microsoft may provide some resources to help you with your security journey - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/fasttrack/.
Good luck!
You will need an upper management role to champion this vast undertaking. The company's CIO/CTO/CSO should be informed of this risk.
Take a look at the following links:
https://www.checkpoint.com/cyber-hub/cyber-security/what-is-cybersecurity/what-is-shadow-it/#:~:text=Shadow%20IT%20is%20a%20risk%20in%20any%20organization,protecting%20corporate%20data%20against%20unauthorized%20access%20and%20disclosure.
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/business/security-101/what-is-a-cloud-access-security-broker-casb
Also, see if you're qualified for the MS FastTrack program. Microsoft may provide some resources to help you with your security journey - https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/fasttrack/.
Good luck!