Are security questionnaires an overlooked use of 'shadow AI'? This article explores how AI changes the way non-technical staff handle supplier due diligence and how fluent, authoritative sounding answers can bypass the uncertainty that previously triggered escalation to technical teams.
Read more →Why security questionnaires should not be treated as routine admin, and how failing to validate them properly leads to unnecessary risk and effort.
Read more →Security questionnaires often become more difficult than they need to be because companies treat them as a trap and respond defensively. In trying to be precise, especially with overly literal “No (but…)” answers, they end up overexplaining and making acceptable controls look like risks. The issue is often made worse by the wrong people handling them, with developers being too literal and sales too loose. A better approach is to focus on the intent behind each question and answer based on whether your controls meet that intent in substance, keeping explanations clear and proportionate rather than defensive.
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