SECURE Foundations AI
Make use of AI. Without unnecessary risks.
AI can save time, help you work more effectively and open up new opportunities for small businesses. But it can also expose confidential information, produce convincing mistakes and create risks you might not have considered.
You don't need to be an AI expert to use it sensibly. You just need to understand what can go wrong and put a few basic safeguards in place.
SECURE Foundations AI is a free, practical guide to using AI safely in your business, without needing specialist knowledge or a dedicated IT team.
SECURE Foundations AI helps you:
understand the risks associated with everyday AI tools
protect confidential, client and personal information
recognise AI-generated scams and misleading content
check AI outputs and keep people in control of important decisions
put simple rules in place for how your business uses AI
assess your current practices and identify where you need to improve
Is SECURE Foundations AI for you?
SECURE Foundations AI is designed for smaller businesses to use themselves, particularly those with fewer than 10 employees and no dedicated AI, IT security or compliance team.
That might include freelancers and consultants, small agencies, trades and service businesses, independent retailers and local charities.
It's particularly useful if you're already using, or considering using, tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini or Canva AI, including AI features built into everyday software.
The guide focuses on straightforward business uses of AI. If you're developing AI models or using AI to make regulated or significant decisions affecting people, you'll need additional safeguards and specialist advice.
Free. Useful. No strings attached.
You don't need to give us your contact details to download SECURE Foundations AI. Just take it, use it and make more informed decisions about how your business uses AI.
If you find it useful, we'd always be pleased to hear about it. And please pass it on to others you think could benefit too.