Detect Shadow AI Usage To Improve Security

Teramind’s employee monitoring software provides real-time visibility into Shadow AI usage across your organization, helping you mitigate risks before they become critical issues.

How Teramind Detects Shadow AI

Comprehensive Visibility

Gain complete insight into all AI applications being used across your organization with Teramind’s powerful monitoring capabilities.

Proactive Risk Prevention

Automatically detect and block unauthorized AI tools before sensitive data is compromised through advanced behavioral data loss prevention.

Compliance Assurance

Maintain regulatory compliance by identifying and managing Shadow AI tools that may violate data handling protocols for HIPAA, GDPR, and other regulations.

Teramind's Shadow AI Detection Tools

Teramind offers some of the best Shadow AI detection  tools to help your organization protect sensitive data through powerful monitoring capabilities.

Application & Website Monitoring

Track and analyze all applications and websites accessed by employees to identify unauthorized AI tool usage in real-time.

  • Monitors web-based AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and other generative AI tools
  • Detailed session recordings and screenshots capture timestamps and duration of AI tool usage
  • Provides comprehensive visibility into which employees are accessing AI platforms
  • Creates usage pattern reports to identify trends in Shadow AI adoption

Employee Behavioral Analytics

Leverage machine learning algorithms to detect unusual user behavior that may indicate Shadow AI tool usage.

  • Establishes baseline patterns of normal user activity and flags deviations
  • Identifies anomalous data sharing that may indicate feeding sensitive information to AI tools
  • Detects unusual access patterns or work hours that could suggest Shadow AI usage
  • Alerts security teams to suspicious activity in real-time for immediate investigation

Automated Alerts & Responses

Configure rules to automatically notify security teams or block user actions when unauthorized AI tool usage is detected.

  • Creates customizable alert thresholds based on company policies
  • Enables immediate notification of security teams when Shadow AI is identified
  • Provides options to automatically block access to unauthorized AI platforms
  • Allows graduated responses based on the severity of the detected activity

Behavioral Data Loss Prevention

Protect sensitive information from being shared with unauthorized AI tools through comprehensive DLP features.

  • Monitors clipboard activities to detect copying of sensitive data to AI platforms
  • Scans outbound data transfers for potential confidential information
  • Prevents unauthorized sharing of proprietary documents with AI tools
  • Creates detailed audit trails of all data sharing attempts for compliance purposes

Forensic Investigation

Conduct detailed forensic analysis of Shadow AI usage with comprehensive recording and playback capabilities.

  • Records complete user sessions for forensic review when Shadow AI is suspected
  • Provides keystroke logging to understand exactly what data was shared with AI tools
  • Enables session playback to visualize the entire sequence of activities
  • Creates immutable logs for security incident documentation and response

Customizable Reporting

Generate comprehensive reports on Shadow AI usage across departments, teams, and individual users.

  • Creates executive dashboards showing Shadow AI usage trends across the organization
  • Provides detailed department-level reporting to identify hotspots of unauthorized AI tool usage
  • Enables comparison of AI usage patterns against productivity metrics
  • Supports compliance documentation with detailed audit trails and usage records

Enterprise Integrations

Integrate Teramind with your existing security infrastructure to enhance Shadow AI monitoring.

  • Integrate with leading SIEM solutions like Splunk, ArcSight, and QRadar to centralize security event monitoring
  • Connect with SOAR platforms to automate incident response for potential data privacy violations
  • Leverage Common Event Format (CEF) for standardized security event reporting
  • Enhance existing security tools with Teramind’s detailed user behavior analytics

Teramind's Core Features

Leverage Teramind’s unparalleled power to solve your workforce challenges.

Live View & Historical Playback

Monitor employee screens in real-time or review past activity with historical playback to gain complete visibility into user activity and computer activity.

Optical Character Recognition

Teramind’s OCR functionality allows you to extract text from images and screenshots, enhancing your monitoring and analysis capabilities.

Website
Monitoring

Track employee time spent on websites, identify unproductive web browsing, and enforce company policies with comprehensive website monitoring.

Application
Monitoring

Monitor application usage, track time spent on specific apps, and identify potential security risks with detailed application monitoring on your endpoints.

Email
Monitoring

Monitor employee emails to prevent data leaks, ensure compliance with company policies, and protect sensitive information.

Instant Message Monitoring

Track instant messages and conversations to gain insights into team communication and collaboration, and ensure compliance.

Social Media Monitoring

Monitor social media activity to protect your brand reputation, prevent data leaks, and ensure employees adhere to company policies.

Network
Monitoring

Gain visibility into network activity, identify potential security threats, and optimize network performance with network monitoring.

Citrix
Monitoring

Monitor employee activity within Citrix environments, track application usage, and ensure data security with specialized Citrix monitoring on your devices.

Remote Desktop Control

Take control of remote employee computers in real-time to provide support, troubleshoot issues, or prevent data breaches and insider threats.

RDP Session Recording

Record RDP sessions to gain a comprehensive understanding of user activity, troubleshoot technical problems, and ensure compliance.

Productivity
Analysis

Analyze employee productivity with detailed metrics, identify areas for improvement, and boost productivity across your team members.

Active Vs. Idle
Time Logs

Track active and idle time to understand how employees spend their work hours and optimize time management and productivity.

Unproductive Work
Time Analysis

Identify unproductive work time, analyze patterns, and implement strategies to improve efficiency and time management.

Unproductive Work
Time Analysis

RDP Session Recording

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FAQs

What is shadow AI?

Shadow AI refers to the unauthorized or unsanctioned use of artificial intelligence tools and applications by employees without the knowledge, approval, or oversight of IT and security teams. This includes using AI chatbots like ChatGPT, generative AI tools, or other AI-powered applications that haven't been properly vetted or approved by the organization. Shadow AI creates blind spots in your security posture, as these tools may access sensitive company data and operate outside established security protocols.

What are the risks of shadow AI?

The risks of shadow AI are substantial and multifaceted. When employees use unauthorized AI tools, they may inadvertently share sensitive company information with these platforms, potentially leading to data leakage and intellectual property exposure. Shadow AI tools might not comply with industry regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, or financial compliance requirements, resulting in potential violations. Additionally, these unsanctioned tools create security vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors, as they operate outside your organization's security framework and may not meet your data protection standards.

What is the shadow tool in AI?

A shadow tool in AI is any artificial intelligence application that employees use without official authorization from the IT department. These shadow AI tools include popular services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, AI-powered productivity apps, data analysis tools with AI capabilities, content generation platforms, and code completion tools. Shadow AI tools are typically adopted by employees seeking to enhance their productivity or solve specific problems, but they bypass normal procurement and security vetting processes. Teramind's monitoring capabilities can detect these shadow AI tools by tracking application usage, website access, and data transfer patterns.

How to detect shadow AI?

Detecting shadow AI requires comprehensive monitoring solutions like Teramind that can identify unauthorized AI tool usage across your organization. Effective detection starts with implementing automated monitoring systems that track which applications and websites employees access, focusing on known AI platforms. Behavioral analytics helps identify unusual patterns that may indicate shadow AI usage, such as abnormal data transfers or suspicious work habits. Data loss prevention features monitor information being shared externally, while network traffic analysis can reveal connections to AI services. Regular security audits, combined with Teramind's detailed reporting capabilities, create a robust shadow AI detection strategy that provides complete visibility into your organization's AI ecosystem.