Control shadow AI in mid-market companies

Shadow AI appears when teams use AI tools before IT, privacy and procurement have reviewed them. DLPShield provides browser visibility and policy control without blocking productivity immediately.

• Audit frictionless start
• Warn conscious decision
• Mask keep productivity

What is shadow AI?

Shadow AI is unapproved AI service use in a work context. The risk lies less in the tool name and more in the data pasted or uploaded into it.

Rollout in three stages

• Enable audit mode on critical AI domains.
• Identify recurring data classes.
• Escalate selectively to Warn, Mask or Block.

How do I monitor shadow AI?

Start with domain lists for known AI tools and audit mode. Then apply stricter policies to data classes and teams where needed.

Should shadow AI be banned?

A blanket ban often leads to workarounds. A controlled frame is better: approved tools, clear data classes and technical browser guardrails.