Shadow Stack Table

What specific unapproved AI tools are our employees actually using, how intensively, and which ones need an immediate governance decision?

What it shows

The AI Tools Usage table filtered to unapproved tools only shows a row per unapproved application, with DAU, total active users, active events over the period, and tool category. The multi-column view makes it possible to identify tools that rank differently on different dimensions. A tool with low DAU but extremely high active events per user represents a different risk profile than a tool with high DAU and low engagement.

Why it matters

This table is where the governance story becomes specific. "We have unapproved tools" is a statement any CISO can make. "Our top unapproved tool by activity volume is a coding agent used by 5 engineers who generated 1,463 events in four weeks, more than twice the activity of the next tool from three times the headcount" is an actionable finding. The table converts shadow AI from a category concern into a list of specific tools that need specific decisions: block, approve provisionally, or move to full approval.

The Larridin angle

Larridin's AI Tools Usage table sorts and filters across dimensions simultaneously, enabling the DAU vs. events comparison that surfaces intensive low-headcount shadow usage that a user-count-only view buries in the long tail.

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Common questions

What specific metrics does the Shadow Stack Table provide for unapproved AI tools?

The Shadow Stack Table provides metrics such as Daily Active Users (DAU), Active Users, Active Events, and the Category for each unapproved AI tool.

How does the Shadow Stack Table assist in AI governance decisions?

The table allows governance teams to review multiple fields together, offering a comprehensive view that aids in making informed decisions about whether to block, provisionally approve, or fully approve unapproved tools.

Why is it important to compare DAU with Active Events in the Shadow Stack Table?

Comparing DAU with Active Events helps identify tools with intensive usage patterns that may pose different risk profiles, enabling a more nuanced understanding than DAU alone would provide.

In what way does the Shadow Stack Table enhance compliance monitoring?

By providing a detailed view of unapproved tools and their usage patterns, the Shadow Stack Table transforms shadow AI from a general concern into specific actionable insights, facilitating targeted compliance actions.