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Network World Net Optimization Alert Feb 28, 2017 How the DOT discovered its network was compromised by shadow IT Finding of hundreds of pieces of unauthorized networking equipment, including many off-the-shelf consumer-grade devices, compelled the Department of Transportation CIO to alert department leadership and launch a rearchitecture of the network. 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