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February 2026

Shadow AI is the New Shadow IT But Harder to See

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Every security team has lived through Shadow IT. First, it was cloud storage with Dropbox, then Box, then Google Drive. Tools appeared faster than procurement could react, and security teams scrambled to regain visibility and control. Eventually, governance caught up through Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASBs), conditional access policies, and sanctioned application models that brought […]

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The Most Dangerous AI Users Are Your Best Employees

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The most significant AI security risks in your organization don’t come from careless interns or external threats. They come from your highest performers—employees who understand your systems best, move fastest, and are trusted with the most access. These are the people driving productivity gains, solving complex problems, and pushing AI tools to their limits. And

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Understanding the Active Directory Protected Users Group

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Many organizations first learn about the Active Directory (AD) Protected Users group during an external audit or penetration test. It often begins with an auditor asking, “Why haven’t you placed your most privileged accounts in the Protected Users group?” This question can feel accusatory and catch teams off guard. This reaction is understandable, but it

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