SAFE AI
Most AI consultants
help you go faster. We make sure you don't go
fast in the wrong
direction.
Security and privacy are not features of our service. They are values that shape every recommendation we make. Human in the loop. Always.
6 RISKS
Six risks most AI consultants
never mention.
These aren't theoretical. They are happening inside your organization right now — whether or not you know it.
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Shadow AIList Item 1
Your employees are already using AI tools with company data — often without IT oversight or leadership awareness. This isn't a future risk. It's a present one.
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Workspace integration trapsList Item 2
Connecting Google Drive, OneDrive, or email to an AI tool grants access you may not have fully reviewed. Major platforms make all-or-nothing access requests.
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Prompt injection attacksList Item 3
Malicious inputs can manipulate AI agents and expose company data. If you're deploying AI that processes external content, this is a critical, often-missed vulnerability.
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Vendor conflicts of interest
AI agencies and tool vendors recommend what earns them the most, not what protects you. We help you evaluate any vendor — including ourselves — against a clear, unbiased standard.
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Vibe-coded deployments
AI-generated code pushed to production without security review or human validation. Speed without oversight is not an advantage — it's a liability.
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Platform "convenience" upgrades
Major brands package significant access requests as optional feature upgrades. Most users accept without reading. That is a security decision made for you.
GUARDIAN STANDARD
The Guardian Standard.
Vendor Audit Framework
Before you hire any AI consultant — ask them these questions.
These questions come from AAG's engagement process. Use them on anyone — including us.
If a consultant can't answer confidently, they are not ready to protect you.
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How do you handle our data during the engagement?List Item 1
Data handling policy should be documented and clear. Vague answers are a red flag.
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What is your approach to prompt injection?List Item 2
If they don't know what this is, they should not be deploying AI agents that process external content.
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Will our data be used to train any AI model?List Item 3
Some tools default to yes. You need to know — and you need it in writing.
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How do you audit for shadow AI in our organization?List Item 4
If their process starts at deployment, they've already missed the risk already inside your building.
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What happens to our systems if we stop working with you?
Dependency is not a delivery model. You should own and be able to run everything they build.
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Are you incentivized to recommend specific tools or platforms?
Referral arrangements and reseller agreements are common and rarely disclosed. Ask directly.