How ready is your organisation for AI? Assess your AI security readiness

AI doesn’t fix a messy business. It amplifies it. If you’re considering Copilot, Claude, or another AI tool, this episode explains why the smartest move is to assess first - and adopt second.

Scott Harrison from Grey Matter’s Cyber Security Solutions team breaks down the often-overlooked “Assess” stage of AI readiness, showing how small and mid-sized businesses can avoid costly mistakes, weak governance, and AI-generated errors.

Why assessing AI and security is important

Discover the five questions every business should ask before adopting AI: What problem are you solving? What data can AI access? Who will use it? What rules will guide it? And are your foundations ready?

Scott also shares a practical seven-step assessment plan - from identifying useful applications and reviewing permissions to preparing your team, setting simple governance, and piloting AI before scaling.

Along the way, he draws lessons from real-world examples.

The message is clear: assess your use cases, processes, and data before you put AI to work.

The episode also covers Microsoft-funded assessments, the difference between an AI Ready Productivity Assessment and an AI Trust Assessment, and why ISO 42001 is gaining importance for organisations facing AI governance questions from customers and regulated industries.

If you’re responsible for IT, security, leadership, or digital adoption, listen before rolling out AI across your business.

Learn the top tips for assessing your AI security readiness

Grab your headphones and a cup of tea or coffee, and tune in to the episode on your preferred podcast platform.