Checklist

The AI Governance Checklist for Security Leaders: 6 Steps to Full Visibility and Control

This checklist walks security leaders through the six steps to build a governance program that gives leadership the visibility they’re asking for, enforces policy at scale, and positions the security team as an enabler of safe AI adoption.

What’s inside:

1Map Your AI Footprint: Identify every AI tool in active use, including shadow IT and SaaS-native features
2Define an Acceptable Use Policy: Write clear, enforceable rules employees will actually follow
3Set Up Enforcement That Scales: Automate detection and tiered response instead of relying on manual oversight
4Coach Employees at the Right Moment: Deliver in-context coaching when employees approach policy boundaries
5Give Leadership the Data They’re Asking For: Report AI adoption and risk alongside traditional security metrics
6Build for the Long Term: Create review cycles, feedback loops, and ownership that keep governance current