Secure GenAI in the workplace by managing “shadow AI” use, enforcing clear governance, and training employees to prevent sensitive data exposure through personal GenAI accounts. Traditional software-only controls like DLP can miss insider threats, especially when stolen credentials make risky activity appear legitimate. A stronger approach combines monitoring with hardware-level, zero-trust protection that detects abnormal data movement in real time and blocks leaks before data leaves the organisation.
GenAI is transforming the way we work – making everyday tasks faster and more efficient. Many organizations are now balancing productivity gains from GenAI with the need to protect confidential data and internal knowledge.
But with convenience comes hidden risks. Employees may unknowingly expose sensitive corporate data when using GenAI tools, creating new avenues for insider threats.
In a recent Forbes Technology Council article, our CEO & Co-founder Camellia Chan explains why the solution is not to ban GenAI in the workplace. Instead, organisations need to fix the risks, not the tool.
To secure GenAI at work, organisations should address the risks associated with its use rather than banning the technology altogether. This requires controlling “shadow AI” usage, strengthening governance and employee awareness, and recognising that traditional software-only security tools may miss insider threats. A GenAI-aware security strategy that includes hardware-level, zero-trust protection can detect and stop abnormal data activity in real time, even after credentials are compromised.
Key Highlights from the Article
- Shadow AI creates insider threats: Well-intentioned employees often use GenAI on personal accounts, but this “shadow AI” usage can leak sensitive data outside IT’s visibility.
- Traditional defenses fall short: Software-based tools like DLP and behavioral analytics are essential, but they can miss risks – especially when compromised credentials make malicious activity look legitimate.
- Hardware-level zero trust is the missing piece: Embedding security directly at the physical layer, within the memory storage, enables autonomous, real-time defense. By detecting unusual activity such as mass data transfers – even after a breach – hardware-level security stops threats before data escapes.
- A holistic strategy is needed: The path forward is not banning GenAI but creating a GenAI-aware security strategy that blends governance, employee education, monitoring, and hardware-based protection.
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Read the Full Article: Fix the Risk, Don’t Ban the Tool: How To Secure GenAI At Work on Forbes.
