Knostic Shadow AI Discovery and Governance is a security solution designed to identify and manage unauthorized AI tool usage within organizations. The platform provides visibility into unsanctioned AI applications that employees may be using without IT approval, addressing the challenge of shadow AI in enterprise environments. The solution is part of Knostic's broader AI security platform, which includes multiple components for securing AI implementations. The Shadow AI Spotlight feature specifically focuses on detecting when employees access and use AI tools that fall outside of approved corporate systems. The platform addresses data security concerns related to unauthorized AI usage, including risks of data exposure to public large language models, oversharing of sensitive information, and data sprawl across unapproved AI services. It provides organizations with the ability to discover which AI tools are being used across their workforce and implement governance controls. The solution integrates with existing security infrastructure and can work alongside other Knostic modules including AI Assistant Security for controlling data access, Prompt Gateway for protecting against malicious prompts, and Kirin AI Coding Safety for securing development environments. The platform is designed for enterprise security teams, compliance officers, and IT administrators who need to maintain visibility and control over AI tool adoption within their organizations.