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How should security teams handle shadow AI on corporate endpoints?

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By NHI Mgmt Group Editorial Team Updated June 7, 2026 Domain: Governance, Ownership & Risk

Treat it as an identity governance issue, not just an endpoint hygiene issue. Teams should inventory installed agents, identify the human owner and device, map inherited access to SaaS and cloud systems, and require proof of business need before approving continued use. The goal is to know what the agent can reach and remove anything that is unapproved.

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Reviewed and updated by the NHIMG editorial team on June 7, 2026.
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