Expired March 2026 Technology Brief: Using AI Without Losing Control – What SMB Leaders Must Know

by | Feb 23, 2026

  •  March 17, 2026
     9:00 am - 9:15 am

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is Obedient… Not Safe: How to Roll Out AI Without Leaking Data, Breaking Laws, or Burning Trust.

During this session, we will discuss:

    The AI Reality Check

  1. Employees are already using AI — approved or not
  2. Why banning AI doesn’t work
  3. Risk vs. opportunity for SMBs
    Today’s Biggest AI Risks

  1. Copilot & embedded AI leaks — how data exposure actually happens
  2. HR deepfakes — fake candidates, executive impersonation
  3. AI in criminal cases — real-world misuse showing up in court
  4. Shadow AI — unmonitored tools using sensitive data
    How to Roll Out AI Safely (NIST “Manage”)

  1. Sandboxed environments to limit blast radius
  2. Simple, enforceable AI policies
  3. Monitoring & visibility to detect data sharing
  4. Rapid response controls when AI use goes sideways
    What’s Coming in Next Session

  1. Selecting the right LLM
  2. Prompt training for employees
  3. Rolling out your first controlled AI pilot

Technology Briefs are quick, powerful programs (15-20 minutes) followed by as much Q+A time as you need. You can stay just for the presentations or take a deeper dive and ask some questions.

About the Presenter:
David Mauro is a strategic leader with the North American MSP/MSSP
NetGain Technologies, a Lyra Technology Group company. As a member of the FBI’s InfraGard, David drives initiatives to educate company employees and leaders, associations, and supply chain groups on emerging cyber threats and best practices. He developed a public service initiative providing live education sessions and complimentary IT & Security assessments through collaborative whiteboard sessions for more than 14 years. The live training and whiteboard sessions raise awareness and customize practical action plans for organizations. He has worked alongside the FBI and DHS in educating the public, driving defense initiatives to thwart the growing cybercrime threat landscape.

Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Time:
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Eastern
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Central

Cost:
FREE to GLGA members
$39 for not-yet members

A confirmation email with the connection information will be sent to you a few days before the webinar.

 

Venue:  

Address:
United States

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