Staying Safe as AI Becomes Part of Everyday Work

AI is increasingly becoming a normal part of work life. It helps us write, research, organize, and solve problems faster than we ever have before. As useful as these tools are, they also create new risks that organizations need to not only pay attention to, but also monitor and prevent. Some of those risks come from outside the company, and some come from your very own workforce’s human behavior. 

Know What AI Tools Your Team Is Actually Using 

Right now, many people are starting to use AI tools on their own. Someone might try a writing assistant, someone else might use an AI plug-in, and another person might test a new app they found online. This happens naturally, but it can also create blind spots. 

A simple and important first step is keeping track of the tools people are using. This includes: 

• What tools are being used 

• How often are they used 

• What kind of information is being put into them

Once you understand that, you can put together clear and easy guidelines that help everyone use AI safely while still getting the benefits. 

Attackers Are Getting Smarter With AI Too 

While employees might accidentally create risk, outside attacker 

Staying Safe as AI Becomes Part of Everyday Work 

AI is increasingly becoming a normal part of work life. It helps us write, research, organize, and solve problems faster than we ever have before. As useful as these tools are, they also create new risks that organizations need to not only pay attention to, but also monitor and prevent. Some of those risks come from outside the company, and some come from your very own workforce’s human behavior. 

Know What AI Tools Your Team Is Actually Using 

Right now, many people are starting to use AI tools on their own. Someone might try a writing assistant, someone else might use an AI plug-in, and another person might test a new app they found online. This happens naturally, but it can also create blind spots. 

A simple and important first step is keeping track of the tools people are using. This includes: 

• What tools are being used 

• How often are they used 

• What kind of information is being put into them

Once you understand that, you can put together clear and easy guidelines that help everyone use AI safely while still getting the benefits. 

Attackers Are Getting Smarter With AI Too 

While employees might accidentally create risk, outside attackers are doing it on purpose. AI has made it much easier for them to gather information and pretend to be someone trustworthy. 

AI helps them create emails, messages, and profiles that look completely real. The obvious warning signs we used to rely on, like bad grammar or strange phrasing, are not as common anymore. Many fake messages now look clean and professional. 

This Is Why Training and Zero Trust Are Important 

Because AI makes scams harder to spot, your team needs to be comfortable taking an extra moment to verify things. This is not about creating fear. It is about building a habit of careful thinking. 

Employees should learn to: 

• Question unexpected messages or requests 

• Confirm identity before sharing information 

• Be cautious about links and attachments 

• Speak up when something feels off

Zero Trust is really a mindset. It means we take a second to check before we assume something is real. 

Moving Forward With Confidence 

AI will continue to grow in the workplace. The goal is not to stop using it. The goal is to use it wisely. By understanding what tools people are using, setting simple policies, and training your team to stay aware, you can get the best of AI while protecting your organization. The future of work will depend on both technology and the people who use it.s are doing it on purpose. AI has made it much easier for them to gather information and pretend to be someone trustworthy. 

AI helps them create emails, messages, and profiles that look completely real. The obvious warning signs we used to rely on, like bad grammar or strange phrasing, are not as common anymore. Many fake messages now look clean and professional. 

This Is Why Training and Zero Trust Are Important 

Because AI makes scams harder to spot, your team needs to be comfortable taking an extra moment to verify things. This is not about creating fear. It is about building a habit of careful thinking. 

Employees should learn to: 

• Question unexpected messages or requests 

• Confirm identity before sharing information 

• Be cautious about links and attachments 

• Speak up when something feels off

Zero Trust is really a mindset. It means we take a second to check before we assume something is real. 

Moving Forward With Confidence 

AI will continue to grow in the workplace. The goal is not to stop using it. The goal is to use it wisely. By understanding what tools people are using, setting simple policies, and training your team to stay aware, you can get the best of AI while protecting your organization. The future of work will depend on both technology and the people who use it.