ShadowLock
ShadowLock is a shadow AI detection and governance platform purpose-built for MSPs and internal IT teams. It provides complete visibility into unsanctioned AI tool usage across browsers, desktop applications, and cloud services, enabling organizations to identify and control the AI tools employees are actually using. The platform detects over 100 AI tools, services, and desktop apps, including public chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude, browser extensions, embedded SaaS AI features, desktop AI apps, coding assistants, and meeting transcription tools. The solution combines a lightweight endpoint agent deployed via existing RMM tools, a self-configuring browser enforcement extension, and a centralized management console. The agent monitors AI activity, scans browser extensions, detects local AI apps, and locks down AI features built into Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Firefox. The browser layer intercepts pastes, file uploads, and sensitive data typed into prompts, enforcing data-sharing controls and blocking risky prompts in real time. This multi-layered approach covers the full AI surface without requiring complex enterprise deployments or dedicated security engineering. ShadowLock addresses critical compliance and liability risks, including HIPAA exposure from patient data pasted into public AI, GDPR and CCPA violations from unapproved data processing, trade secret and IP leakage, and MSP liability when client incidents occur. It provides board-ready risk reports, AI governance policy management, and multi-tenant controls for MSPs, making it suitable for healthcare, legal, financial services, and any organization handling sensitive data. The platform is designed for rapid deployment with zero user interaction, ensuring minimal disruption while enforcing AI usage policies.
- Category
- Observability
- Pricing
- Paid
Problem solved
ShadowLock solves the problem of shadow AI—employees using unapproved AI tools with sensitive data, creating legal, compliance, and liability risks. It provides visibility into all AI activity and enforces policies to prevent data leaks, ensuring organizations can govern AI usage without disrupting productivity.
Use cases
- Detect and inventory unsanctioned AI tools across the organization
- Block or restrict access to prohibited AI applications
- Prevent sensitive data (PHI, PII, source code) from being pasted or uploaded into AI tools
- Enforce AI usage policies and generate compliance reports for audits
- Manage shadow AI risk for multiple clients through a multi-tenant MSP console
- Lock down browser-based AI features and extensions
Audience
- Enterprise
- Startups
Pros
- Comprehensive coverage across browser, desktop, and cloud AI tools
- Silent endpoint agent with no user disruption
- Built-in DLP and prompt protection to prevent data leaks
- Multi-tenant console for MSPs to manage multiple clients
- Board-ready risk reports for compliance and audits
Cons
- Windows-only endpoint agent (no macOS or Linux support)
- Requires RMM for agent deployment, adding dependency
- Pricing not publicly disclosed, may be costly for small teams
- Limited to AI-specific threats, not a full CASB solution
- May require browser extension management across diverse environments
Official website: https://shadowlock.io/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/shadowlock