Shadow AI

Turning hidden risk into strategic value

There has been a lot of discussion lately around Shadow AI, so I wanted to add my thoughts to the debate and let you know how we - Mission+ and Pillar Group Advisory - are addressing the challenge.

Across multiple industries, employees are adopting AI tools into their workflows - bypassing IT and Security in the process. While this "Shadow AI" boosts productivity, it also creates hidden - and potentially costly - risks to their organizations:

• Data leaks into public models

• Privacy and compliance gaps (GDPR, NESA, SOC 2)

• IP loss through unmonitored prompts

• Unvetted AI supply chains

• Mounting technical debt

The problem isn't just about risk though - it's about visibility. Without effective governance, leaders lose sight of where AI is adding value to their business, and how to prioritise investment.

That's why Mission+ and Pillar Group Advisory have developed a Shadow AI Governance methodology that blends security, compliance and enablement.

We help our partners to:

• Discover every AI tool in use

• Assess risks across compliance and data flows

• Establish guardrails and clear usage policies

• Enable secure adoption with governed alternatives

• Continuously monitor adoption and evolving risks

Embedding governance into your AI strategy not only mitigates risk but also enables secure innovation and stakeholder confidence.

The value to your organization? Priceless:

• Risk reduction through centralized oversight

• Enhanced trust with regulators and partners

• Scalable frameworks that adapt with your AI landscape

Partner with us to uncover hidden AI risks, strengthen your controls, and confidently embrace AI innovation.