Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share Shadow AI: The Costly Threat Lurking in Your Company! #DTF014
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
Shadow AI: The Costly Threat Lurking in Your Company! #DTF014
DTF Cyber Podcast Episode 14
Shadow AI: The Costly Threat Lurking in Your Company!
Join Damian, Troy, and “Average Fern” as they dive into the shadowy world of unauthorized AI tools in the workplace. Inspired by the latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, this episode uncovers how shadow AI is driving up breach costs and exposing sensitive data. Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro or just curious about tech risks, our experts break it down with real-world insights, relatable analogies, and practical advice.
In this episode:
• Damian and Troy explain what shadow AI really means and why it’s exploding.
• Fern asks the tough questions on risks, costs, and how to fight back.
• Plus, forward-looking tips to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion—subscribe for more cyber insights!
🔗 Related Article: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/artificial-intelligence-security-shadow-ai-ibm-report/754009/
🔗 IBM Report: Search for “IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025”
🔗 Follow us on X: @DTFCyberPodcast
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Welcome to DTF Cyber with Damian, Troy, and Fern
2:15 - What is Shadow AI? Defining the term and its rise 5:40 - How common is it? Stats from the IBM report (20% of breaches)
10:20 - Cost Breakdown: Why shadow AI adds $670K to breaches
15:05 - Data Risks: PII and IP exposure (65% and 40% stats)
20:30 - Security Holes: Lack of access controls (97% of cases)
25:45 - Spotting and Controlling Shadow AI: Practical steps for businesses
30:10 - Employee Tips: Avoiding risks as a non-IT user 35:25 - Governance Gap: Regulations vs. company responsibility
40:50 - Future Threats: What’s next for shadow AI? 45:15 - Key Advice: One tip for leaders to prevent breaches
48:00 - Outro
#Cybersecurity #ShadowAI #IBMReport #DataBreach #AI Risks
Thanks for watching! Like, comment, and share your thoughts on shadow AI below. What’s your biggest cyber concern?
Linkedin:
Damian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianchung/
Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosovotroy/
Fern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernrojasaz/
Business Inquiries: dtf at cyberpodcast dot net
View all episodes
By Cyber PodcastDTF Cyber Podcast Episode 14
Shadow AI: The Costly Threat Lurking in Your Company!
Join Damian, Troy, and “Average Fern” as they dive into the shadowy world of unauthorized AI tools in the workplace. Inspired by the latest IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025, this episode uncovers how shadow AI is driving up breach costs and exposing sensitive data. Whether you’re a cybersecurity pro or just curious about tech risks, our experts break it down with real-world insights, relatable analogies, and practical advice.
In this episode:
• Damian and Troy explain what shadow AI really means and why it’s exploding.
• Fern asks the tough questions on risks, costs, and how to fight back.
• Plus, forward-looking tips to stay ahead of emerging threats.
Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion—subscribe for more cyber insights!
🔗 Related Article: https://www.cybersecuritydive.com/news/artificial-intelligence-security-shadow-ai-ibm-report/754009/
🔗 IBM Report: Search for “IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2025”
🔗 Follow us on X: @DTFCyberPodcast
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro: Welcome to DTF Cyber with Damian, Troy, and Fern
2:15 - What is Shadow AI? Defining the term and its rise 5:40 - How common is it? Stats from the IBM report (20% of breaches)
10:20 - Cost Breakdown: Why shadow AI adds $670K to breaches
15:05 - Data Risks: PII and IP exposure (65% and 40% stats)
20:30 - Security Holes: Lack of access controls (97% of cases)
25:45 - Spotting and Controlling Shadow AI: Practical steps for businesses
30:10 - Employee Tips: Avoiding risks as a non-IT user 35:25 - Governance Gap: Regulations vs. company responsibility
40:50 - Future Threats: What’s next for shadow AI? 45:15 - Key Advice: One tip for leaders to prevent breaches
48:00 - Outro
#Cybersecurity #ShadowAI #IBMReport #DataBreach #AI Risks
Thanks for watching! Like, comment, and share your thoughts on shadow AI below. What’s your biggest cyber concern?
Linkedin:
Damian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damianchung/
Troy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kosovotroy/
Fern: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernrojasaz/
Business Inquiries: dtf at cyberpodcast dot net