Monitor SaaS & GenAI Activity in Real-Time with Nudge Security
▼ Summary
– Nudge Security launched a browser extension for real-time detection of identity risks and guidance on safe SaaS and AI use.
– The solution addresses modern workforce challenges where employees independently adopt SaaS and AI tools outside traditional IT controls.
– Nudge Security’s platform includes API connectors for major SaaS apps and now monitors real-time activity via the browser extension.
– Employee-led SaaS and GenAI adoption is surging, with 90% of tools adopted outside IT, creating significant shadow IT risks.
– The platform automates guardrails by nudging employees toward approved tools, like redirecting from Deepseek to Copilot alternatives.
Nudge Security has unveiled a game-changing browser extension that delivers real-time monitoring for SaaS and generative AI usage, helping organizations tackle shadow IT risks head-on. The solution identifies identity vulnerabilities while gently steering employees toward secure, compliant application choices, all without disrupting workflow efficiency.
Today’s workforce operates at the edge of traditional IT controls, with employees independently adopting SaaS tools and AI applications at an unprecedented pace. This decentralized decision-making creates blind spots for security teams, exposing businesses to unmanaged risks. Since its launch in 2022, Nudge Security has pioneered a perimeterless approach to SaaS discovery, offering visibility into unsanctioned app usage. The platform now integrates with major SaaS ecosystems like Okta, Salesforce, and GitHub, further strengthening governance.
The latest browser extension marks a significant leap forward, enabling organizations to monitor SaaS and generative AI activity as it happens. With 90% of these tools adopted without IT oversight, the need for real-time intervention has never been greater. Recent data reveals explosive growth in generative AI adoption, from just 75 tools detected in customer environments two years ago to over 1,300 today. Most security and compliance teams struggle to keep pace with this rapid expansion.
Nudge Security addresses the challenge by embedding smart guardrails directly into the browser. Employees receive instant policy guidance when attempting to use unapproved applications. For instance, if someone tries signing up for an unauthorized AI platform like Deepseek, the system suggests switching to a vetted alternative such as Copilot. This frictionless redirection minimizes disruption while reinforcing security best practices.
Jason Lewis, Global IT Director at Tala, praised the approach: “The nudge feature is brilliant—it educates users without blocking access outright. Seeing employees seamlessly transition to approved tools makes a tangible difference.”
Businesses can explore Nudge Security’s capabilities through a 14-day free trial, which includes full access to the SaaS and AI governance platform alongside the new browser extension. The solution empowers organizations to reclaim control over their digital landscape while fostering a culture of security awareness.
(Source: HelpNet Security)
