73% of security professionals admit using unauthorized SaaS apps, despite risk awareness.

73% of security professionals admitted to using unauthorized SaaS apps in the past year, despite being aware of the risks like data loss, lack of visibility, and data breaches. A survey of 250 global security professionals revealed a laissez-faire attitude towards shadow SaaS, but a cautious approach to AI usage, with half of respondents stating AI usage was restricted to certain roles.