Back before enterprises embraced the cloud and its many benefits, software was released every two years through a formal change management process or organizations would introduce new software into their business on a scheduled basis. As a result, chief information security officers (CISOs) had an infinite timeline to make security-based decisions.
Today, organizations roll out capabilities automatically, putting new applications into the hands of users instantly, and forcing IT and compliance departments - not to mention the CISO - to constantly play catch up. Attempting to manage these apps reactively, rather than proactively, adds additional stress to IT and security departments. Further complicating matters is the fact that the most advanced, cutting edge and well-adopted collaboration platforms are marketed to, used by, and frequently even deployed by end consumers. IT and compliance departments must continue to adapt as the lines between enterprise and consumer technology continue to blur.