Going a step ahead in the Cloud computing technology, IT hardware manufacturer IBM has now unveiled a Cloud Security Enforcer that can catch hold of illegally running cloud apps within any organization.

The ill practice of running unauthorized cloud apps, termed as Shadow IT, has been a major concern before big companies. The illicit use also results into wastage of time and resources. It also poses threat of data leak.

Earlier, Skyhigh Networks, a start up, had offered a similar tool. The technology available for the purpose until now was limited to discovering cloud applications that employees use within any company.

IBM’s Security Enforcer, meanwhile, goes several steps ahead in not only identifying the bad element but also blocking it. The main control then goes to the credible IT operators who can centrally control the entire system with protected credentials.

“We believe that this IBM cloud tool will surely stand out in the market as it not only makes cloud computing safe in corporations, but also efficient as employees have the freedom to use various cloud applications,” an official said.

Experts said that IBM will have to get into enough research and development before unveiling the end product on large scale to impress the bigger companies.

The new tool expects the company officials to ensure that they are connecting to third party cloud apps in a secure manner. The new tool will bring about a change in the attitude of the IT professionals, who until now have been taking a stern look at third-party apps.