Enabling AI Innovation at a Leading Investment Fund
The Challenge
As a firm at the forefront of global technology investment, the client needed to empower its team to use "best-in-class" generative AI tools (such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity) for market research and deal evaluation. However, as an FCA-regulated firm, they faced significant pressure to:
- Prevent Data Leakage: Ensure proprietary investment data and PII (Personally Identifiable Information) were not exfiltrated into public AI models.
- Regulatory Readiness: Build a robust audit trail to satisfy upcoming UK and EU AI governance requirements.
The Solution: Native, Browser-Level Guardrails
The Investment Fund chose Fendr Security to secure the "Last Mile" of AI usage - the browser. Fendr Security was deployed via the firm's existing MDM (Mobile Device Management) in under 10 minutes, providing instant oversight without any network re-engineering.
The AI Lens
Provided a granular view of AI adoption patterns, identifying "Power Users" and tools being used on personal vs. company logins.
Usage Controls
Real-time nudges and redirect messages prevented sensitive file uploads and "copy-paste" actions into unsanctioned tools.
Audit-Ready Logging
Created an exportable evidence base for internal compliance reviews and external audits (ISO 27001 / UK GDPR).
The Impact: Data-Driven Governance
In the first 90 days of deployment, Fendr Security delivered measurable security and commercial value:
Identified a tool stack of 99 distinct platforms, including "Shadow AI" tools like DeepL and TypeGrow.
Sensitive data protected from potential leakage via public AI prompts and uploads.
Identified AI usage via personal accounts, allowing for immediate policy correction.
Provided data to justify AI licence spend by identifying under-utilised seats.
The Verdict
The results lead to 100% visibility and "evidence of control", boost in Microsoft Copilot usage requiring evidence of AI usage controls, achieved through light-touch "nudges" rather than hard blocks.
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