What is a disadvantage of pre-approving third-party apps in Slack's Enterprise Grid?

Pre-approving third-party apps in Slack's Enterprise Grid means that these apps have been authorized for use within the organization, which could indeed allow them to bypass some of the conventional app approval processes, including detailed security reviews typically applied to new applications. This can create a potential risk, as apps that are pre-approved may have access to sensitive information without having undergone the rigorous scrutiny that typically accompanies the approval process.

By skipping the standard app approval review, organizations may inadvertently introduce apps that could pose security risks, such as data vulnerabilities or compliance issues, as the apps may not have been evaluated for adherence to the organization's security policies or standards. This situation can exacerbate security challenges rather than alleviate them.

This rationale highlights the importance of carefully managing the pre-approval of apps, ensuring that there are adequate methods in place to assess their security and suitability, even if they do not go through the full approval process.