This document explains why End‑User Computing (EUC) assets, especially spreadsheets, databases, macros, and user‑built tools create significant hidden risk for banks and other data‑driven organizations if left unmanaged. It shows how an automated inventory can give you a complete view of these assets so you can protect data accuracy, satisfy regulators, and strengthen trust in your reports.
Why do we care about Shadow IT The good news is that application used without the direct approval, or knowledge, of the IT department are
In the high-stakes environment of regulated industries, the tension between workforce agility and IT control often manifests as “Shadow IT”, that can introduce critical risks
What is End User Computing (EUC)? EUCs are the applications used by people who may or may not have a technical background to accomplish tasks
Banks spend amounts of staff, time and money to meet SR 11‑7 and BCBS 239’s rules and standards. Manual processes and fragmented governance cause weak controls and
In a world of increasing regulatory scrutiny and the ease of end users deploying new applications on the network, executives complying with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), SR
