What the browser extension does
Installing the browser extension lets you retrieve the last-used date for services that do not expose it through an API. This enables broader detection of inactive accounts than was previously possible. The extension can detect SaaS applications registered in the database (currently over 190,000 SaaS tools) as shadow IT. In addition to detection via Google login, services detected by the extension appear under the Shadow IT tab in Integrations. The Shadow IT tab shows unconnected SaaS tools among the Supported integrations and feature matrix. For services not supported by integrations, check detections under Integrations > Event Log.Supported environments
The values in parentheses indicate supported setup methods.
If your environment routes internet traffic through a proxy, the extension automatically uses that proxy as long as it is configured at the browser or OS level. No additional configuration is needed. You cannot specify a proxy that is separate from the OS or browser proxy settings.
Distribution and setup methods
Three steps for rolling out to your organization
- Verify functionality with the implementation team and review collected data. Read through the guide to understand setup procedures, system changes, and network routing. Then complete the actual setup and confirm what data the extension detects.
- Trial your planned distribution method with a small group. Before building out automated distribution, run a pilot with a few users to confirm the mechanism works. Verify it integrates with your onboarding and offboarding workflow.
- Distribute to all new and existing employees. Roll out to the full organization and confirm that collected data increases as expected.