Third-Party Vendor Security Assessment: 10 Essential Components

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Shadow AI refers to AI tools, copilots, agents, and AI-enabled SaaS platforms used inside an organization without formal security, procurement, or governance approval. Unlike traditional Shadow IT, these systems often interact directly with sensitive artifacts, operational workflows, internal knowledge, and customer information, creating organizational exposure that many companies cannot fully see or control.

AI governance best practices include establishing clear policies for how AI systems are developed, monitored, and used, with strong oversight around data privacy, security, transparency, and accountability. Organizations should also regularly audit AI models for bias, performance, and compliance while ensuring cross-functional collaboration between legal, security, and technical teams.