How to Prevent Your First AI Data Breach

**Overview:** A sponsored article warning that widespread use of generative AI copilots can accelerate data breaches by surfacing sensitive information users already have access to, enabling insider exfiltration and aiding attackers’ lateral movement. It recommends establishing strong data security fundamentals before deploying copilots—identify and label sensitive data, right-size permissions (including copilot access), and continuously monitor prompts and file access—to safely adopt gen AI.