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SHADOW AI

Bring shadow AI out of the dark

AI innovation shouldn’t mean blind spots. Discover every tool in use and secure sensitive data at speed.

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Challenge

Security teams must govern AI without slowing down business

Employees are adopting AI faster than policies can keep up. With the right visibility and controls, shadow AI becomes secure and trusted.

  • AI tools move proprietary code, designs, and business context outside your controls
  • Unapproved AI leads to data residency, privacy, and compliance risks
  • Shadow AI increases the cost of breaches and slows down investigations

1 in 2

Enterprises are interacting with at least one shadow AI app

10%

Of GenAI prompts contain sensitive corporate data

1M

Sensitive entries exposed from a DeepSeek database leak

Solution

Secure shadow AI at the speed of adoption

AI security starts with discovery. Uncover every AI tool and agent, stop data leaks in prompts, and block risky usage in real time.

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See every AI tool in use

Discover all AI tools and agents that employees are adopting.

Stop sensitive data leakage

Prevent corporate data from being exposed through GenAI prompts.

Block risky tools

Apply real-time guardrails to block high-risk AI tools before they cause security gaps.

Enable innovation

Confidently adopt AI to automate workflows at speed and scale.

Use Cases

Enable confident innovation with visibility and controls for shadow AI

Go from raw discovery to actionable context you can trust, with a contextual, living model of shadow AI.

Leverage flexible policies to stop users from inputting prompts with sensitive data or documents.

Take action in real time instead of reacting after incidents.

Customer stories

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Practical guidance for managing shadow AI risk

Frequently asked questions

What risks do shadow AI tools create for the business?

GenAI apps introduce significant risks including data loss and exposure of sensitive corporate information. 10% of GenAI prompts contain corporate intellectual property, making unmonitored usage a potential security threat. Unmanaged GenAI applications also contribute to shadow IT, complicating security management.

Why are traditional security solutions not effective at detecting shadow AI apps?

Traditional email and web filters miss ~33% of shadow SaaS applications because they don't monitor in-browser activity. GenAI apps are often accessed directly via browsers and may not trigger traditional monitoring tools, creating visibility gaps.

How can I identify which GenAI apps my employees are using?

Obsidian provides browser-level discovery that instantly inventories GenAI applications in use across your organization. By tracking login events and user interactions directly within the browser, it overcomes the limitations of email-based monitoring and reduces false positives.

Is the Obsidian solution secure and privacy-focused?

Yes, Obsidian's browser extension performs all analysis locally within the user's browser, ensuring sensitive information never leaves the device. This local approach guarantees privacy while offering fast performance and immediate insights into GenAI app usage.

How quickly can I deploy Obsidian’s GenAI app monitoring solution?

The Obsidian browser extension is designed for flexible and fast deployment. It can be installed across major browsers in minutes, enabling organizations to instantly begin finding and managing GenAI applications without complex configuration or ongoing maintenance.

What insights and controls does Obsidian provide for GenAI app usage?

From day one, Obsidian’s solution delivers automated insights into how employees are using GenAI apps and offers management features to control and govern access. This allows organizations to protect corporate data, control where information flows, and reduce the risk introduced by shadow AI.

What companies have successfully used Obsidian’s GenAI app management?

Leading Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 enterprises trust Obsidian Security for managing GenAI app usage. Security leaders, like the Chief Information Security Officer at Snowflake, have reported increased visibility into how users interact with generative AI SaaS applications, improving security posture.

Can I try the Obsidian solution for monitoring GenAI apps before committing?

Yes, Obsidian offers a free trial that allows organizations to deploy the browser extension and immediately start discovering which GenAI applications their employees are using. This enables you to evaluate the benefits and effectiveness of browser-level security before making a long-term commitment.