Eliminate Shadow IT and Regain Procurement Control

Gain visibility into unauthorized SaaS tools and unapproved software used across your organization. Discover shadow IT, manage risk, and enforce governance policies.

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Key Capabilities

Unauthorized App Discovery

Automatically identify SaaS tools and software being used without IT approval or procurement oversight.

Risk Assessment

Evaluate security, compliance, and operational risks for unauthorized applications.

Usage Tracking

Monitor user adoption and activity on unauthorized tools to understand business needs.

Approval Workflows

Create streamlined processes to approve or retire shadow IT applications.

Policy Enforcement

Set governance policies and prevent unapproved software from being used.

Compliance Reporting

Generate audit reports showing shadow IT discovery, assessment, and resolution.

Why Choose Sixth Stack?

  • Identify all SaaS tools being used across your organization

  • Assess security and compliance risks of unauthorized applications

  • Reduce redundancy by consolidating overlapping tools

  • Recover costs by renegotiating approved vendor contracts

  • Improve IT governance and procurement visibility

  • Meet compliance requirements for software asset management

  • Enable teams to use approved tools that meet business needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Sixth Stack find shadow IT applications?

Sixth Stack monitors network traffic, user activity, payment systems, and SSO logs to discover all SaaS tools and software being used in your environment.

Can I see who is using unauthorized applications?

Yes. Sixth Stack shows which users and departments are using each shadow IT application, helping you understand business needs and adoption patterns.

Can I block or restrict shadow IT applications?

Yes. Sixth Stack integrates with firewalls, proxies, and device management tools to enforce policies and restrict access to unapproved applications.

How can I manage the applications my team actually needs?

Sixth Stack streamlines the approval process, allowing teams to request applications and IT to review, approve, or recommend approved alternatives.

Take Back Control of Your Software Ecosystem

Discover shadow IT, assess risks, and streamline your software governance. Start managing your tech stack more effectively today.

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