AI Usage Control (AIUC)

AI Usage Control (AIUC) extends traditional access management into the realm of generative and predictive AI. Unlike static permissions, AIUC applies context-aware, real-time controls that adapt to how users and applications interact with AI systems.

This emerging discipline—recognized by Gartner as a key component of AI security platforms—addresses a growing challenge: even authorized users can inadvertently or intentionally cause security, compliance, or ethical breaches through AI misuse.

Key capabilities of AI Usage Control include:

• Dynamic Policy Enforcement: Governs prompts, queries, and API calls based on sensitivity, role, and data classification.
• Prompt and Output Filtering: Prevents exposure of confidential or regulated information through input/output content inspection.
• Session Monitoring and Auditability: Tracks AI interactions for accountability, compliance, and incident response.
• Anomaly Detection: Identifies misuse patterns such as prompt injection, excessive queries, or prohibited model use.
• Contextual Restrictions: Applies limits by geography, data type, or integration to maintain regulatory compliance.

AIUC is essential for organizations deploying LLMs, copilots, and autonomous agents that handle sensitive information. It ensures AI systems behave consistently with enterprise risk policies—without blocking innovation or user productivity.

How PointGuard AI Helps

PointGuard AI embeds AI Usage Control directly into its platform, enforcing policies across every layer of AI interaction. Its policy engine dynamically inspects prompts, model responses, and data flows to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, or manipulation.

PointGuard integrates with identity providers, data loss prevention (DLP), and application gateways to ensure consistent usage policies across tools and environments. Security teams can define granular controls—who can use which models, for what purpose, and under what data constraints—then monitor activity through unified dashboards.

By combining observability with enforcement, PointGuard gives enterprises confidence that AI is used safely, responsibly, and in alignment with business risk posture.

Learn more: https://www.pointguardai.com/ai-usage-control

Related: AI Security Platform, AI Application Cybersecurity