Secret Wars: Shadow AI - The hidden AI risk already inside your business

Virtual

Dates: Wednesday, 9th September 2026

AI can save hours every week, but what happens when your team start using tools you haven't approved?

Employees are increasingly turning to ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and dozens of other AI tools to help them work faster. Often with the best intentions. The problem is that sensitive business information can end up outside your control, creating security, compliance and reputational risks.

This growing challenge is known as Shadow AI: the use of AI tools without the knowledge, approval or oversight of the business. Industry sources define Shadow AI as the unsanctioned use of AI applications by employees, often outside IT governance and security controls.

 

In this practical 30-minute session we'll show you:

• What Shadow AI is and why it matters
• The real risks to data security, GDPR compliance and intellectual property
• Why banning AI often makes the problem worse
• How to create sensible AI policies your team will actually follow
• The role of staff training and awareness
• How providing approved business-grade AI tools can reduce Shadow AI
• A simple framework for safe AI adoption

You'll also receive a free AI Acceptable Use Policy template to help your organisation get started. Based on Westway IT's existing AI policy framework, this includes authorised software, data handling rules, training requirements and incident reporting guidance.

 

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