End-User Computing (EUC) Risks: A Brief Overview

Organizations today lean heavily on End-User Computing (EUC) tools like spreadsheets for their data needs. However, their extensive use and new EUC alternatives amplify associated risks.

Highlights:

• Historical Context: Tools like Microsoft Excel introduced challenges, including data inconsistencies, affecting business reputation and revenue.
• Emerging Risks: Advancements like low-code/no-code tools, hybrid work, AI-powered solutions, and evolving data privacy laws have increased EUC risks.
• Mitigation Strategies: To address these risks:
• Identify and prioritize risks.
• Understand EUC deployments, focusing on common tools and new technologies.
• Maintain comprehensive details on all EUC deployments.
• Collaborate with IT for effective management and oversight.
• Develop a structured EUC risk management framework.
• Use this framework to cultivate an "EUC risk avoidance" culture among users.
• Moving Forward: Continuously adapt risk mitigation and education strategies due to the ever-evolving nature of EUC risks.