Understanding and Managing AI Risk & Shadow AI in Organizations

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of organizational operations, decision-making, and service delivery. From generative AI tools used by employees to advanced AI systems supporting analytics, automation, and strategic planning, AI technologies are now embedded across business functions. While these capabilities deliver significant productivity gains and innovation opportunities, they also introduce new, complex, and often hidden risks that traditional governance and risk management approaches were not designed to handle.

A major emerging challenge is Shadow AI—the use of AI tools, systems, or AI-enabled features without formal approval, documentation, or governance oversight. In many organizations, employees and departments adopt AI solutions independently to solve immediate business problems, often without understanding the implications for data protection, cybersecurity, ethics, compliance, or accountability. As a result, organizations may face unseen exposure to data leakage, biased or unreliable decision-making, regulatory violations, and reputational damage.

Managing AI risk today requires more than technical safeguards or high-level policies. It demands a structured, risk-based, and practical approach that integrates AI governance into enterprise risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation initiatives. Organizations must be able to identify where AI is being used, understand the level of risk involved, and implement proportionate controls—while still enabling innovation and productivity.

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of AI risk and Shadow AI within organizations. It equips professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practical frameworks needed to identify AI-related risks, assess their impact, implement effective controls, and embed responsible AI practices into everyday operations. The program bridges governance, risk, compliance, and operational perspectives to support secure, ethical, and sustainable AI adoption.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to: 

• Understand the nature of AI risk and how it differs from traditional IT risk
• Explain the concept of Shadow AI and its impact on organizations
• Identify AI and Shadow AI risks across business functions
• Assess AI risks using structured, risk-based methodologies
• Design controls to manage and mitigate AI and Shadow AI risks
• Integrate AI risk management into enterprise governance and ERM frameworks
• Support responsible, secure, and compliant AI adoption

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

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