6 Essential AI Tips for Business Security
How to Adopt AI Responsibly in Your Business
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate, from automating repetitive tasks to improving decision-making and enhancing customer engagement. But with all its potential comes a growing need for caution. The reality is that most companies are unprepared for this rapid change; only 21% of organizations have established generative AI usage policies, and an alarming 71.7% of AI tools used in the workplace are considered high or critical risk. Without proper oversight, AI tools can expose your company to cybersecurity threats, compliance risks, ethical concerns, and reputational damage.
At Spot On Tech, we help organizations implement AI securely and responsibly while empowering teams to use it effectively. Based on our experience and current industry best practices, here are six essential tips every business should follow when adopting AI technologies.
1. Secure Your AI Tools
AI systems should be treated like any other high-risk business technology. Not all employees need access to every platform, and unrestricted use can lead to data leaks or misuse.
What to do:
- Define which AI tools are approved for business use.
- Limit access based on role and responsibilities.
- Implement strong authentication, monitor usage, and audit activity logs regularly.
Why it matters: Unauthorized or unmonitored AI usage, often referred to as “shadow AI,” can result in sensitive data exposure, regulatory violations, or security breaches. By securing your AI environment, you protect sensitive information and maintain control over how these tools are used. This is more important than ever, as recent assessments show that 71.7% of over 700 AI tools analyzed fall into high or critical risk categories. Securing your AI environment is the foundation of safe AI adoption.
✅ Pro Tip: Integrate AI usage into your existing security and compliance monitoring tools to detect unusual behavior.

2. Work Only with Trusted AI Vendors
Many businesses adopt third-party AI tools without fully understanding where their data goes or how it is protected. This is a major risk that can compromise AI compliance and data privacy.
What to do:
- Vet all vendors thoroughly before integration.
- Ask about their data handling practices, encryption methods, and third-party audits.
- Favor vendors that meet recognized security standards like ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
Why it matters: Poor vendor controls can lead to unauthorized data sharing, legal liabilities, or even customer backlash. Your customers are aware of these dangers, as 75% feel that generative AI introduces new data security risks. Trust and transparency should be baseline requirements for any AI provider.
✅ Pro Tip: Ask vendors to provide documentation on their AI data lifecycle, including storage, retention, and deletion policies. Transparency should not be optional.
3. Train Your Team Beyond the Basics
Even the best AI tools are only as secure and effective as the people using them. Human error remains one of the biggest cybersecurity risks when adopting artificial intelligence in the workplace.
What to do:
- Offer regular training on how AI works, including how to spot bias, misinformation, and phishing attempts. This is critical because employees are three times more likely to be using Gen AI for their daily work than their leaders expect, meaning much of this usage is happening without oversight.
- Encourage employees to question unusual AI behavior.
- Make it clear where to go for help or to report concerns.
Why it matters: A well-informed team reduces risk across the board, from inaccurate AI outputs to compliance violations. Responsible AI usage begins with education and awareness.
✅ Did You Know? We offer customized employee security training that includes real-world simulations, ethical AI usage guidance, and practical threat detection.