{"id":119777,"date":"2025-01-09T11:50:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/?p=119777"},"modified":"2025-01-09T11:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T16:50:24","slug":"how-to-conduct-an-ai-risk-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jumpcloud.com\/blog\/how-to-conduct-an-ai-risk-assessment","title":{"rendered":"AI in The Workplace: How to Conduct an AI Risk Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we work and it\u2019s doing so at an incredible pace. In fact, 72%<\/a> of businesses use AI for at least one business function. From writing tools to data analysis, AI is woven into daily tasks without a second thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many organizations the rapid adoption of AI presents both an advantage and a challenge, especially for IT and security teams. It\u2019s no longer a question of whether AI tools are used, but how employees are using them\u2013and more importantly, how you assess and manage the risks that come with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve put together a comprehensive guide to help you conduct an AI risk assessment for your organization by simply following 4 foundational steps and knowing what to consider when adopting AI applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It Might Not Steal Your Job, But It\u2019s Here to Stay<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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75%<\/a> of generative AI users aim to automate workplace tasks and utilize generative AI for work-related communications.<\/p>\n <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Take a typical day at the office: A marketing team might use an AI-driven tool to draft social media posts, a sales rep might rely on AI to prioritize leads, and a product team might run data analysis through machine learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These tools are empowering teams, but as employees freely choose and start using AI applications to streamline their work, they may inadvertently introduce risks by sidestepping IT. And with new AI tools springing up nearly every day, it\u2019s a steep climb for IT and security teams to control which applications are in use, let alone which ones are secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the speed of AI, fear dominates. According to survey data from JumpCloud\u2019s Q3 SME IT Trends<\/a>, 61%<\/strong> of organizations agreed that AI is outpacing their organization\u2019s ability to protect against threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Assess The Risk of AI Tools Employees Use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Identification: What AI Tools Are Being Used in Your Company?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first step in conducting an AI risk assessment is understanding what AI tools are in use across your organization. This requires a comprehensive inventory of all AI-related accounts and applications employees might be using\u2013whether they are IT-approved or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without this visibility, businesses risk unapproved SaaS applications slipping into daily workflows, leading to security and compliance gaps. There are a few ways for IT teams to approach SaaS discovery and find AI tools. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n