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An AI governance platform that stops employees from leaking sensitive data into unapproved AI tools

About ShadowLock

ShadowLock is a platform designed for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT teams to monitor and control employee use of AI tools across Windows endpoints, browsers, and Microsoft 365 environments. It detects unauthorized AI tool usage, blocks sensitive data from being submitted to public AI services, and provides policy enforcement for browser extensions, desktop AI apps, and personal accounts. The system includes a Windows agent, browser extension, and a dashboard for multi-tenant management and reporting. Pricing is based on the number of managed devices, with all features included in a single plan. ShadowLock emphasizes privacy by processing sensitive data locally and not transmitting content.

Best for: MSPs, IT administrators, Healthcare compliance teams, Enterprise security teams

Key features

  • Detects and blocks access to unauthorized AI websites and apps before data is submitted.
  • Intercepts and classifies sensitive data such as PII and credentials before it reaches AI tools.
  • Scans and flags browser extensions with high-risk permissions or AI capabilities.
  • Detects and manages desktop AI applications and local LLMs outside browser controls.
  • Identifies and blocks use of personal or unauthorized accounts on AI sites.
  • Provides a multi-organization dashboard for MSPs to manage AI risk across clients.
  • Redacts sensitive data typed into AI prompts before it is sent to the model.
  • Enforces opt-out of AI data training settings on supported AI tools before prompts are sent.

Use cases

  • Blocking unsanctioned AI apps and extensions on employee devices.
  • Providing audit-ready evidence for compliance frameworks and security reviews.
  • Managing AI risk and policy across multiple client organizations from a single dashboard.
  • Protecting healthcare data from exposure to public AI tools.
  • Detecting and controlling AI features embedded in approved SaaS platforms.

Pros

  • Processes and classifies sensitive data locally without transmitting content to backend.
  • All features included in a single plan with no feature gating by tier.
  • Silent deployment to Windows endpoints via existing RMM tools.
  • Supports unlimited organizations for MSPs under a single billing account.

Limitations

  • Only supports managed Windows endpoints for agent deployment.

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