Which of the following describes this scenario?

The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments.

Which of the following describes this scenario?
A . Shadow IT
B . Insider threat
C . Data exfiltration
D . Service disruption

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Shadow IT is the term used to describe the use of unauthorized or unapproved IT resources within an organization. The marketing department set up its own project management software without telling the appropriate departments, such as IT, security, or compliance. This could pose a risk to the organization’s security posture, data integrity, and regulatory compliance1.

Reference: CompTIA Security+ Study Guide: Exam SY0-701, 9th Edition, Chapter 2, page 35.