Using AI tools in business creates real security and privacy risks that leaders must understand.

Key Risks

• Employees entering confidential data into consumer AI tools
• Training data leakage — some free tools train on your inputs
• Prompt injection attacks in AI-powered products
• Shadow AI — employees using unauthorized tools

Best Practices

• Use enterprise versions of AI tools (no training on your data)
• Create a clear AI usage policy for employees
• Never enter PII, financials, or IP into consumer AI tools
• Review vendor data processing agreements carefully

Reference:

AI security guidance

https://www.cisa.gov/ai