KnowBe4 Launches Browser Extension to Block Shadow AI in Real Time
Event summary
- KnowBe4 introduced a native browser extension for Chrome and Edge to control shadow AI in real time.
- The extension allows security teams to allow, warn, or block employee access to known AI sites immediately.
- 52% of organizations report unapproved or ungoverned AI use, per KnowBe4's 'From Agentic Risk to Human Wins' report.
- The extension is available now to Security Awareness Training Advanced customers on U.S.-tenant accounts.
The big picture
KnowBe4's new extension addresses the growing challenge of shadow AI, which is increasingly adopted by employees without IT approval. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward real-time AI governance and integrated security solutions. The extension leverages KnowBe4's 16 years of behavioral risk data to provide a unified Risk Score, positioning the company as a leader in digital workforce security.
What we're watching
- Adoption Pace
- How quickly organizations will adopt the new extension to manage shadow AI risks.
- Effectiveness
- Whether the real-time control capability will significantly reduce data leaks and cyberattacks.
- Market Response
- How competitors will respond to KnowBe4's move into real-time shadow AI management.
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