Shadow AI is here: How to regain control and enable AI securely
Shadow AI is now present in almost every organisation, and most leadership teams underestimate the scale of it. Staff are already using unsanctioned AI tools to draft content, process sensitive information, and accelerate daily work. The result is growing exposure to data loss, confidentiality breaches, and regulatory scrutiny, even in firms that believe they have strong controls in place.
Blocking AI entirely is not a solution. It pushes staff further toward unapproved tools and increases risk. The real opportunity is to provide clear guardrails, safe alternatives, visibility of usage, and practical governance that keeps people productive.
This session will give you a clear understanding of the risks of inaction, what good AI governance looks like in practice, and a simple, actionable approach to get control of Shadow AI in your organisation. Attendees will walk away with a practical checklist they can apply immediately, along with resources to benchmark their current readiness.
Agenda:
- The Reality of Shadow AI and what it means for your business
- How to regain control and keep your business moving fast
- The essential checklist to reduce risk & enable secure AI transformation
- Resources to support your next steps
- Q&A with our experts
Meet the presenters
Founder - Tenzing
Eoin is the founder of Tenzing, a boutique consultancy that helps organisations adopt AI safely and confidently. He has more than a decade of experience across Microsoft's security, data and AI ecosystem and played a key role in the UK launch of Microsoft 365 Copilot. In this session, he will share clear guidance on the risks of Shadow AI and the steps organisations can take to regain control.
AI Workforce Specialist - Microsoft
Ashley is a Senior AI Specialist at Microsoft who helps organisations adopt AI securely and in a practical way. He has deep experience across Microsoft's AI and productivity tools, advising organisations on major Copilot deployments and supporting UK law firms with real-world governance and risk challenges.
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