Shadow IT Risks and Zero Trust Security Explained

Welcome to Episode Five of The Transfer Files Podcast .In this episode, hosts James and Steph are joined by returning guest Dave Hendley, Head of Technical at Pro2col, to unpack two of the most talked-about topics shaping cybersecurity today: Shadow IT and the rise of the Zero Trust security mindset.Shadow IT is expanding rapidly, driven by unsanctioned file sharing tools, creating hidden and unmanaged data transfer and compliance risks across organisations. At the same time, Zero Trust is becoming a strategic priority across enterprises globally, with CIOs, CISOs, and executive leaders now paying closer attention to cyber risk and operational resilience.

This episode breaks down why Shadow IT continues to grow, how legacy file transfer methods like FTP amplify risk, and why Zero Trust principles are now essential for securing data flows, supply chains, and third-party relationships.

If you’re an IT leader, security architect, or executive responsible for protecting sensitive data and critical systems, this conversation delivers practical insight into how Zero Trust thinking reduces exposure from Shadow IT and unmanaged file transfer risks.(00:00) Introduction to today’s episode of Shadow IT & Zero Trust Strategy

(01:06) Why Shadow IT Is exploding in Modern Organisations

(01:41) What is Shadow IT?

(02:32) Most common Shadow IT tools in use today

(03:33) Why AI tools are driving Shadow IT growth

(06:37) Shadow IT risks & security threats explained

(08:42) Are Legacy FTP Systems a security risk?

(11:36) What is Zero Trust architecture?

(12:52) How Zero Trust applies to File Transfer security

(15:16) Why IT Leaders must adopt a Zero Trust mindset

(16:08) Key takeaways from the episodeResources: 🟦 Get the Zero Trust Data Transfer whitepaper discussed in this episode - https://pro2col.com/a-zero-trust-approach-to-data-transfer?utm_source=podcastFollow Pro2col:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/pro2col/ Twitter - https://x.com/pro2colgroup#ShadowIT #ZeroTrust #CyberSecurity #FileTransferSecurity #MFT #ITSecurity #DataProtection #EnterpriseSecurity