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Decoding the Shadows - IT, SaaS & AI: The Attack Surface You Can't See (AI-audio Deep Dive)

December 22, 2025 • Courageous Daring Wonderful You, LLC • Season 2 • Episode 39

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Shadow IT has evolved, and now the biggest threats lurk in unapproved cloud tools and ungoverned generative AI.

This episode breaks down the critical difference between Shadow SaaS and Shadow AI, the severe risks they introduce, and the specialized, eight-step Incident Response (IR) plan necessary to contain these modern threats

What You'll Learn:

Shadow Definitions: We clarify that Shadow IT is the overarching umbrella for unsanctioned tech, while Shadow SaaS involves unapproved cloud apps (leading to identity sprawl and weak offboarding) and Shadow AI involves unapproved LLMs or AI features (introducing data leakage, opaque decisions, and integrity risks).

The Stakes: Shadow AI and SaaS are major sources of risk
Specialized IR: Incident Response for these threats
Containment & Eradication: Learn specific actions for containment
Continuous Improvement: The final phase focuses on lessons learned, capturing root causes, and implementing control improvements.

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