Unmasking the Invisible: How to Identify AI Tools, Hidden Devices, and Other Unknown Assets on Your Network
KnowBe4, Friday, August 14th, 2026
KnowBe4 sets out how to find unmanaged devices, shadow IT and unauthorised AI tools on enterprise networks.
KnowBe4 published guidance on identifying unknown assets on enterprise networks, built around the principle that you cannot protect what you do not know exists.
The post argues that principle has become more important as organisations adopt new technologies and employees gain access to powerful tools independently.
It covers how shadow IT, unmanaged devices and unauthorised AI tools create critical network blind spots. The guidance addresses discovery techniques for each category. It targets security teams working to establish an accurate asset inventory.