The AI landscape is changing fast. In just the last year, Nudge Security has discovered over 1,000 unique new AI tools hitting the market, not to mention the MCPs and AI capabilities being added to every other SaaS tool used by your workforce. Given this pervasiveness, it’s critical to think about the full SaaS ecosystem when evaluating solutions to help you mitigate AI risks.

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This guide provides an overview of important criteria to consider, including:

• Pros and cons of different approaches to AI discovery
• Features that can speed up vendor security reviews for new AI tools
• Data security and user access considerations for MCPs and embedded AI
• Best practices for guiding employees toward safe and compliant AI use
• Scalability requirements to help future-proof your AI governance approach