What is AI governance, and does a small business need it?
AI governance is the set of rules and controls covering which AI tools your team can use, what data can go into them, and how you monitor that. If your staff use ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok or Copilot with client or financial data, you need at least a basic version: a policy, data protections and visibility.
Do you only work with Microsoft Copilot?
No. Our governance, policy and monitoring cover every AI tool your team uses, including ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini and Grok. Copilot is where we also handle hands-on setup and rollout, because it lives inside the Microsoft 365 environment we already secure.
How do I know if we're ready for Microsoft Copilot?
You're ready when the right users are licensed, sign-ins are protected with multifactor authentication, files aren't shared more widely than they should be, and sensitive data carries Purview labels. Copilot can surface anything a user has access to, so permissions and labels come first.
Does Microsoft Copilot expose our confidential files?
Copilot respects your existing Microsoft 365 permissions, so it won't break into files a user can't already open. But if those permissions are too loose, Copilot makes overshared files much easier to find. Cleaning up oversharing and applying sensitivity labels fixes that.
What should a small business AI policy include?
It should list approved and prohibited tools, the types of data that must never be entered into AI, who approves new tools, how AI output should be checked before use, and what to do if something goes wrong. Keep it short enough that people actually read it.
Can you tell if employees are using unapproved AI tools?
Yes. Using DarkTrace or Microsoft Defender, depending on your setup, we can spot unsanctioned AI apps and unusual data uploads, then block or follow up on them with you.
How much does the Security & AI Governance Assessment cost?
Every business is different, so we give you a fixed-scope quote after a short call. You'll know the exact scope and price before any work starts.