Trusted AI: Security's Role in Safe Adoption

Eighty-eight percent of organizations are now using AI in at least one business function. This is according to a McKinsey survey. What's interesting is that many organizations are still unclear on how AI handles data and how to monitor its usage safely. This lack of confidence creates uncertainty, which can slow down AI adoption. Security teams need to shift their focus from just restricting AI to enabling its safe use. They must create an environment where AI adoption can be a successful and repeatable business capability. The challenge is that AI use is not limited to tech experts. Any employee can use public AI tools, potentially introducing sensitive information into systems they don't fully understand. This can lead to "shadow AI," where unauthorized tools are used without oversight. The bottom line is that organizations cannot protect against security issues they cannot see. Security leaders must first understand which AI tools are in use, who is using them, what data is being shared, and how AI is integrated into business processes. This is crucial for developing a safe AI use framework.