Artificial Intelligence Strategy and Governance

AI governance is the set of policies, processes and controls that determine how AI tools are used within your organization. It covers everything from which tools employees are allowed to use to how sensitive data can and cannot be shared with LLM systems. Without governance in place, your business faces increased risk of data leaks, compliance violations and legal liability. Research shows that organizations without a formal AI policy experience significantly more costly breaches when incidents occur.

This term refers to AI tools your team members are using without your knowledge or IT department's approval. Examples include free versions of ChatGPT, image generators, writing assistants or AI-powered browser extensions. Studies indicate that nearly half of office workers use AI tools their employers didn't provide, and many paste sensitive corporate data into them without understanding the privacy implications. G6's AI discovery and risk assessment identifies every AI tool in use across your organization so you can take back control.

An artificial intelligence strategy is your organization's roadmap for how you'll adopt, deploy and benefit from AI over time, aligned with your business goals, budget and risk tolerance. An AI policy, on the other hand, is a specific governance document that sets the rules for acceptable use, data handling and compliance. You need both. G6 helps you build an artificial intelligence governance framework that keeps it protected.

The AI regulatory landscape evolves rapidly. Indiana adopted a statewide AI policy based on the NIST AI Risk Management Framework, which sets expectations for how its government should manage AI. At the national level, there is no single comprehensive federal AI law yet, but multiple states have passed AI-specific legislation. Depending on your industry, you may also need to comply with HIPAA, CMMC or FTC Safeguards requirements, as they intersect with AI use. G6 monitors the regulatory landscape and keeps your governance framework current.

Timelines vary depending on the size and complexity of your organization, but most businesses can expect an initial AI discovery and risk assessment within a few weeks, followed by policy development and employee training over the following month. G6 then provides ongoing monitoring, quarterly reviews and regulatory updates to keep your framework current.

Both, and that's an important distinction. G6's approach to artificial intelligence governance isn't about saying no to AI. It's about saying yes, safely. We help you identify where AI can drive real value in your operations, then deploy business-grade tools with proper security controls, data classification rules and user access policies in place. The goal is to help your organization gain a competitive advantage while keeping your data, compliance and reputation protected.

This is one of the most common AI incidents businesses face. If it happens before you have a framework in place, you may not even know it occurred. G6's governance framework includes incident response procedures specific to AI-related data exposure, so your team knows exactly what steps to take. Our technical safeguards are also designed to detect and block sensitive data before it reaches unauthorized platforms, reducing the likelihood of an incident in the first place.

Yes, because you almost certainly are using AI, even if you haven't formally adopted it. This type of technology is embedded in many everyday business tools, from email spam filters and CRM platforms to accounting software and customer service chatbots. Beyond those built-in features, your employees are very likely using free AI tools on their own to draft emails, summarize documents or generate content. G6's discovery process routinely uncovers AI usage that business owners had no idea was happening. A governance framework protects you regardless of your organization's size.

AI governance is a natural extension of the cybersecurity and compliance work G6 has delivered for over 17 years. The same frameworks we use to protect your network, manage your compliance posture and train your employees apply directly to AI risk. For example, The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) published the AI Risk Management Framework, which guides our AI governance approach. If G6 already manages your IT security or compliance, adding AI governance integrates seamlessly into your existing relationship and tech stack.

Every organization's needs are different, so G6 tailors the scope and investment to your specific situation. That said, the cost of not having AI governance is becoming clearer by the month: Organizations that experience AI-related breaches face hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional remediation costs compared to standard breaches. G6 offers a no-obligation consultation to assess your current AI risk, and we help you understand what level of governance makes sense for your business. We'll give you a straight answer; no pressure, no surprises.