N-able Adds Shadow AI Visibility to Endpoint Management and Security Platforms
Event summary
- N-able launched Shadow AI Visibility across its Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) and Security Operations platforms on June 23, 2026.
- The feature helps organizations identify, classify, and monitor AI tool usage without additional agents or tools.
- Gartner survey from March–May 2025 found 69% of organizations suspect employees use prohibited public GenAI.
- Shadow AI Visibility integrates with N-central, N-sight, and Adlumin platforms.
The big picture
As AI adoption accelerates, organizations face growing challenges in monitoring unauthorized AI tool usage. N-able's Shadow AI Visibility addresses this critical blind spot by providing visibility across endpoints and networks. This move aligns with broader industry trends toward AI governance and security as companies seek to balance innovation with risk management.
What we're watching
- AI Governance Adoption
- How quickly organizations will integrate Shadow AI Visibility into their governance frameworks.
- Market Differentiation
- Whether N-able can sustain competitive advantage with this feature as other vendors follow suit.
- Regulatory Compliance
- The pace at which regulatory requirements for AI tool visibility will evolve and impact adoption.
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