The New Insider Risk: AI Changes How Data Moves Inside the Enterprise

AI has shifted insider risk from malicious intent to workflow convenience. Employees use generative AI tools that move data across CRMs, Slack, APIs, and third-party apps in seconds—often without visibility. Traditional DLP and IAM controls can’t track these multi-hop flows. According to Proofpoint, insider-driven data loss is rising, pushing CISOs to build AI-specific governance fast.