ISMS Copilot is a powerful tool designed to assist with information security management and compliance. However, like any AI, it has limitations. It's crucial to understand these limitations to use ISMS Copilot responsibly and effectively. This article outlines what you should never do with ISMS Copilot, ensuring you maintain a robust and reliable security posture.

1. Never Rely Solely on ISMS Copilot for Critical Decisions

While ISMS Copilot can provide valuable insights and guidance, it should never be the sole basis for critical decisions, especially those with legal or financial implications.

• Example: Determining the applicability of a specific regulation (e.g., GDPR, DORA, NIS 2) to your company.
  • Why? AI models can make mistakes or misinterpret nuances in legal texts. Regulatory compliance is complex and requires expert legal assessment.
  • Instead: Use ISMS Copilot for initial guidance, but always confirm with external sources, legal counsel, and compliance experts.

2. Never Assume ISMS Copilot is a Substitute for Human Expertise

ISMS Copilot is designed to augment human capabilities, not replace them. It should not be used as a substitute for the expertise of qualified professionals.

• Example: Developing a comprehensive risk management strategy.
  • Why? Risk management requires a deep understanding of your organization's specific context, vulnerabilities, and business objectives. AI can assist, but it cannot replace human judgment and experience.
  • Instead: Use ISMS Copilot to gather information and generate initial drafts, but always involve experienced security professionals in the final decision-making process.

3. Never Use ISMS Copilot to Generate Legally Binding Documents Without Review

ISMS Copilot can help draft policies, procedures, and other documents. However, these drafts should never be used without thorough review by qualified professionals.

• Example: Creating a privacy policy or a data breach notification procedure.
  • Why? Legal documents must be precise and compliant with applicable laws. AI-generated drafts may contain errors or omissions that could have serious legal consequences.
  • Instead: Use ISMS Copilot to create initial drafts, but always have them reviewed and approved by legal counsel.

4. Never Share Sensitive or Confidential Information Directly

While ISMS Copilot is designed with security in mind, it's crucial to avoid sharing sensitive or confidential information directly in your prompts.

• Example: Copying and pasting sensitive data into a prompt to analyze it.
  • Why? While your data is not used to train the model, it's best to avoid any potential risk of exposure.
  • Instead: Use anonymized or sample data for analysis. If you need to analyze sensitive data, use secure, internal tools and processes.

5. Never Assume ISMS Copilot is Always Up-to-Date

AI models are trained on data that may not always be current. Regulations and best practices evolve, and ISMS Copilot's knowledge may not reflect the latest changes.

• Example: Relying on ISMS Copilot for the most recent updates to a specific standard or framework.
  • Why? Standards and regulations are frequently updated. Relying on outdated information can lead to non-compliance.
  • Instead: Always verify information with official sources and the latest publications.

6. Never Use ISMS Copilot for Malicious Purposes

ISMS Copilot is intended for ethical and responsible use. It should never be used for malicious activities, such as generating phishing emails, creating malware, or any other harmful purpose.

• Example: Asking ISMS Copilot to generate code for a malicious program.
  • Why? Using AI for malicious purposes is unethical and illegal.
  • Instead: Use ISMS Copilot to enhance your security posture and protect your organization.

7. Never Overlook the Importance of Human Oversight