Generative AI and SaaS governance: controlling risk from the browser

The adoption of generative artificial intelligence tools is growing rapidly across organisations. Solutions such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and AI assistants integrated into SaaS applications are enabling employees to automate tasks, generate content and improve their day-to-day productivity.

Shadow AI, Shadow IT and data leakage: new risks for organisations

However, this new landscape also presents significant challenges for cybersecurity, compliance and data governance leaders. Without adequate visibility into how these tools are being used, organisations may face risks such as:

• the leakage of sensitive information,
• unauthorised application usage,
• the growth of Shadow IT,
• the emergence of Shadow AI and
• the inadvertent exposure of corporate data.

At SOCITE360, ITE’s cybersecurity unit, we help organisations address this challenge through advanced browser governance and protection solutions. One of the most innovative technologies in this area is Akamai Browser Security, powered by LayerX technology, designed to extend Zero Trust principles to the point where a significant proportion of today’s business digital activity takes place: the browser.

The Browser: The new corporate security perimeter

Today, most business interactions take place through the browser. Users access SaaS applications, collaboration platforms, cloud services and artificial intelligence tools directly through Chrome, Edge or Firefox.

This reality has turned the browser into one of the primary risk vectors for organisations. In fact, the latest security strategies promoted by Akamai and LayerX position web activity control and AI tool governance as a priority within Zero Trust frameworks. The technology enables security policies to be applied directly within the browser without altering the user experience or affecting productivity.

Key use cases for AI and SaaS governance

Akamai Browser Security capabilities enable organisations to gain visibility and control over the use of web applications, generative AI tools and SaaS platforms through functionalities such as:

• Governance and control of generative AI usage.
• Prevention of sensitive information leakage through DLP policies.
• Browser extension management and control.
• Protection against web threats and malicious websites.
• SaaS application security and governance.
• Protection of digital identities and active sessions.
• Secure access from unmanaged devices.
• Browser hardening and security reinforcement.
• Detection and mitigation of risks associated with Shadow AI.

In addition, the platform provides visibility into interactions with large language models, file uploads, prompt usage and information transfers to AI applications, enabling organisations to establish controls tailored to their specific requirements.

Fast Deployment with No Impact on the User Experience

One of the key differentiators of this technology is its ease of deployment. The solution operates through a native extension compatible with widely used browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge and Mozilla Firefox.

This approach enables advanced security controls to be deployed without replacing the corporate browser or modifying the existing infrastructure, reducing implementation times and accelerating the adoption of security policies focused on AI and SaaS applications.

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How SOCITE360 Can Help

At ITE, we support our clients throughout the entire evaluation and implementation process through:

• Discovery sessions and requirements analysis.
• Tailored technical demonstrations.
• Identification and definition of use cases.
• AI governance and awareness workshops.
• Comparative assessments and competitive positioning analysis.
• Support for Proofs of Concept (PoC).
• Design of AI- and SaaS-focused Zero Trust strategies.

Governing AI without slowing productivity

If your organisation needs to govern the use of artificial intelligence tools, protect sensitive information and reduce risks associated with Shadow AI without limiting user productivity, now is the time to start the conversation.

Contact our team of experts: nextrading@ite-es.com

Further Information:

→ SOCITE360 – Cibersecurity ITE
→ Akamai Browser Security y Zero Trust
→ Akamai Technologies
→ LayerX Security y AI Usage Control