How flexibility and ambassadors can secure the AI-enabled enterprise

UPDATED 14:36 EDT / APRIL 04 2026 SECURITY How flexibility and ambassadors can secure the AI-enabled enterprise  GUEST COLUMN by James Robinson SHARE It’s now widely accepted that artificial intelligence will permeate nearly every aspect of our lives. That presents new challenges related to AI threats, enterprise AI management and adapting security programs for an increasingly AI-driven world. What matters most in assessing your risk exposure is to understand what type of AI is being used. There’s a direct correlation: More modern generative and agentic AI can expose us to greater threats. Lack of transparency with gen AI apps makes it more difficult for security teams to get necessary visibility into where potentially sensitive data is going. The convenience and accessibility of AI tools often outweigh users’ perceived security risks, creating a cycle of adoption and potential exposure. To effectively counter these evolving threats, organizations must adapt their security programs. With that in mind, let’s explore strategies to prevent these challenges from manifesting across various organizational domains. Fostering flexibility A key area for transformation is rethinking approval workflows for AI use. Traditional security models, often characterized by binary yes/no or allow/block decisions, are too rigid for the dynamic nature of AI. Instead, security teams need to embrace more flexible approaches, potentially including opt-in/opt-out models for certain AI functions, es...