Introducing Shadow IT Discovery

Cloudflare for Teams has introduced a new feature called Shadow IT Discovery that helps detect and block unapproved SaaS applications with just two clicks. This feature addresses the problem of increasing usage of shadow IT, where users bypass approved applications to use alternative services, potentially compromising sensitive data. By using Cloudflare Gateway, administrators can now gain visibility into the SaaS applications being used in their environment and categorize them as approved or unapproved. This feature also provides insights into popular applications and helps IT teams anticipate software license needs earlier in the procurement lifecycle.