How to Contain Shadow AI, as It Takes on Multiple Forms and Spreads Throughout Your Environment
Tenable, Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Tenable explains how training, AI usage governance and exposure management can help contain fast-spreading shadow AI.
Tenable says shadow AI has grown from employees using personal chatbots and browser extensions into a wide range of complex vectors, including autonomous AI agents.
As part of its Cybersecurity Awareness Month series, it describes how shadow AI spreads across the attack surface unnoticed.
Tenable cites IBM data showing security incidents involving shadow AI assets rose to 43% from 20% last year.
It recommends employee training, AI usage governance and exposure management.