{"id":1772,"date":"2026-03-27T09:23:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T09:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sod-it.co.uk\/?p=1772"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T10:47:14","slug":"most-businesses-are-using-ai-but-is-your-business-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sod-it.co.uk\/dev-2024\/most-businesses-are-using-ai-but-is-your-business-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Your Business Using AI Safely?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"307\">Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"468\">From writing emails and analysing data to improving customer service, tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot are helping businesses work faster and more efficiently.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"527\">But there\u2019s a problem most business owners don\u2019t realise.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"589\">Businesses are adopting AI faster than they are securing it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"613\">And that creates risk.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"rflvw4\" data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"653\">The Hidden Risk Behind AI Adoption<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"802\">Recent research shows that while many businesses are starting to use AI, very few are properly prepared from a security and governance perspective.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"812\">In fact:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1003\">\n<li data-section-id=\"i6nc9p\" data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"877\">Only <strong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"877\">43% of businesses have a proper risk strategy for AI<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18x8zgk\" data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"939\">Less than <strong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"939\">half have clear privacy policies for AI usage<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"wljgtd\" data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1003\">Nearly <strong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"1003\">80% have not reached a mature level of AI security<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1041\">What does that mean in simple terms?<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1166\">It means businesses are using powerful tools without fully understanding how to protect their data, systems, or reputation.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"8j72jm\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1206\">Why This Matters for Your Business<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1252\">AI tools rely heavily on your business data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1268\">That includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1366\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1lg7jds\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1294\">Customer information<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"aql20j\" data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1317\">Internal documents<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14gcyi9\" data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1336\">Financial data<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17pu8mn\" data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1366\">Emails and communications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1432\">If that data is not properly managed or secured, it can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1530\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17mtgsc\" data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1460\">Data leaks or breaches<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"p6sutb\" data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1482\">Compliance issues<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"88bfbm\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1509\">Loss of customer trust<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"9xxlt6\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1530\">Financial damage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1678\">Some businesses are even finding that AI makes it harder to meet data protection requirements because they don\u2019t have the right controls in place.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1740\">In short, AI can either improve your business\u2026 or expose it.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1awiycd\" data-start=\"1742\" data-end=\"1789\">AI Is Only as Good as the Systems Behind It<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1883\">Another key finding from the research is that AI is not always as reliable as people expect.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"2078\">\n<li data-section-id=\"43oup9\" data-start=\"1885\" data-end=\"1962\">Only around <strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1962\">half of businesses believe AI is improving threat detection<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15u07dw\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2019\">Many report <strong data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2019\">errors in AI decisions and data inputs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ujy4mt\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2078\">Over <strong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2078\">60% say managing bias and accuracy is difficult<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2127\">That is why human oversight is still essential.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2197\">AI should support your business, not run it without checks in place.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"11o6wpu\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2238\">Cybersecurity Readiness Comes First<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2325\">Before fully embracing AI, businesses need to make sure their foundations are secure.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2341\">That includes:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2560\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1p21fb2\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2388\">Up-to-date systems and supported software<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gq5nex\" data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2436\">Strong access controls and user permissions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uo7ms1\" data-start=\"2437\" data-end=\"2477\">Clear policies around how AI is used<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a6bue1\" data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2522\">Secure data storage and backup solutions<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2ejvwf\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2560\">Continuous monitoring for threats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2562\" data-end=\"2650\">Without these in place, businesses risk building new technology on unstable foundations.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"p3c5i1\" data-start=\"2652\" data-end=\"2696\">How SOD-IT Helps Businesses Get AI Ready<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2698\" data-end=\"2804\">At SOD-IT, we work with businesses to ensure their technology is secure, modern, and ready for the future.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2817\">We help by:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1u0oth8\" data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2860\">Assessing your current IT environment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1a5jhic\" data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"2900\">Identifying security risks and gaps<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"xzvrop\" data-start=\"2901\" data-end=\"2955\">Ensuring your systems are up to date and supported<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18jehmx\" data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"3014\">Putting policies and controls in place for safe AI use<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"woa2b\" data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3062\">Providing ongoing monitoring and protection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3144\">This means you can adopt AI with confidence, knowing your business is protected.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"peaz95\" data-start=\"3146\" data-end=\"3182\">Don\u2019t Let Innovation Create Risk<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3184\" data-end=\"3236\">AI is a powerful tool. There is no doubt about that.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3330\">But without the right cybersecurity foundations, it can create more problems than it solves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3332\" data-end=\"3409\">The businesses that succeed with AI are not just the ones who adopt it first.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3450\">They are the ones who prepare properly.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3452\" data-end=\"3592\">If you are exploring AI or already using it, now is the time to make sure your business is secure, compliant, and ready for what comes next.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artificial Intelligence is quickly becoming part of everyday business. 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