Shadow AI is becoming enterprise security’s biggest blind spot

Shadow AI—unsanctioned or user-enabled AI features and workflows—is increasingly ubiquitous in enterprises and creates a fast-growing visibility gap for security teams. The report outlines how employees adopt AI outside formal approvals, the primary risk of unauthorized data movement (not merely unapproved software), and the limitations of traditional governance. It recommends continuous discovery of AI use, updated governance processes, and employee training to manage data privacy, intellectual property, and exposure risks.