Your Employees Are Already Using AI — Here’s How to Protect Your Business Before It’s Too Late

Your Employees Are Using AI. Do You Have a Policy to Protect Your Business?

Your Employees Are Already Using AI — Here’s How to Protect Your Business Before It’s Too LateWhether you’ve approved it or not, your employees are already using AI tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Google Bard to streamline their day-to-day work. Sounds like innovation, right?

Not if it’s putting your business at risk.

At CTTS, we’ve seen firsthand how companies across Austin, TX, are embracing artificial intelligence, often without realizing the cybersecurity and compliance implications. Sensitive information is being entered into platforms that weren’t built to protect your proprietary data. There’s no accountability. No audit trail. No safeguards.

And without an AI Acceptable Use Policy, you’re vulnerable.

What’s at Stake?

  • Data leakage: AI tools learn from the inputs you give them. If an employee drops confidential financials, legal language, or client records into a chatbot, there’s no guarantee where that data ends up.

  • Compliance failures: From HIPAA to PCI to GDPR, regulatory bodies are tightening standards around AI usage.

  • Cyber liability insurance claims: A data breach caused by AI misuse could invalidate your policy—or leave you paying the full cost of recovery out of pocket.

This isn’t just a tech problem. It’s a leadership problem. And ignoring it won’t make it go away.

A Simple First Step: Implement an AI Acceptable Use Policy

The good news? You don’t have to start from scratch.

Here’s your next move:

✅ Download a Free AI Acceptable Use Policy Template from SANS.org

✅ Customize it to fit your industry and operations

✅ Train your team on responsible and secure AI usage

✅ Schedule a free IT strategy call with CTTS to ensure your systems, policies, and protections are aligned

Why CTTS?

As a trusted Managed IT Services provider in Central Texas, CTTS helps businesses in Austin, Round Rock, Georgetown, San Marcos, and surrounding areas transition from patchwork IT to secure, scalable systems that support long-term growth.

We don’t just fix tech. We give leaders peace of mind.

Let’s talk about where AI fits in your business—and how to make sure it works for you, not against you.

📅 Schedule a free IT assessment now

FAQs About Using AI in the Workplace

1. What is an AI Acceptable Use Policy and why do I need one?

It’s a company-wide document that sets guidelines for how employees can use AI tools safely and responsibly. It protects your data, reduces legal exposure, and aligns with cybersecurity best practices.

2. What if my team is already using AI without a policy in place?

You’re not alone—and now’s the time to act. CTTS can help assess your current risk and put a plan in place quickly and affordably.

3. How does CTTS help Austin businesses implement secure AI practices?

We provide guidance, templates, training, and technical controls to ensure your team can use AI without compromising security or compliance.


Contact CTTS today for IT support and managed services in Austin, TX. Let us handle your IT so you can focus on growing your business. Visit CTTSonline.com or call us at (512) 388-5559 to get started!