Banning apps is sometimes necessary to protect your organization from malicious or misused applications. In particular, leaky apps can be a significant threat, and identifying and banning them is an essential app security measure. Some organizations choose a more flexible approach by allowing employees to use unsanctioned apps and monitor their usage for suspicious activity. Yet others don’t monitor employee app use at all, which is the riskiest approach imaginable.

Keeping your organization thoroughly protected involves a number of different activities that fall under the domain of Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC). The framework addresses aspects that go from regulatory requirements to cybersecurity threats. Under the realm of IT Asset Management (ITAM), the right ITAM tool empowers organizations to take control of their assets, manage risks, and stay compliant.