"Rising Concerns: The Intersection of AI Security and Data Privacy"

Shadow AI, the uncontrolled use of AI beyond IT department oversight, poses governance and security concerns for companies, including risks of sensitive information leaks and unintentional assistance to hackers. While education and setting boundaries are important, endpoint security tools and cloud access security brokers are recommended to address the threat, especially for remote users and cloud-based AI platforms. While some sensitive operations may require an outright ban on shadow AI, most organizations will benefit from a combination of policies, education, and offensive and defensive security strategies to manage the risks while embracing the potential of AI.