Navigating Security and Governance in SMB AI Adoption

As small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) explore AI adoption, security and governanceconcerns often present significant barriers. Data protection, unauthorized usage, and complianceissues can undermine confidence in AI tools. This paper examines the critical role of security andgovernance frameworks in AI deployment for SMBs, offering insights into successful practices thatsafeguard data integrity and ensure responsible AI application development.