Block generative AI by category, not by guesswork. 16,024+ classified domains across 18 risk categories, updated daily.
Not all AI tools pose the same risk. Generative AI requires user-submitted input, making every interaction a potential data transmission event.
Our pipeline monitors 102M+ domains and has classified 16,024+ AI-powered services since late 2022.
Manually-curated blocklists are obsolete before they are saved. New GenAI tools appear daily across every niche.
Traditional threat models focus on unauthorized access. GenAI inverts this -- data leaves voluntarily, carried by authorized users.
An engineer pastes proprietary algorithm source code into a code assistant
A product manager uploads a competitive analysis deck into a presentation generator
A lawyer feeds a draft merger agreement into a contract review tool
None of these trigger intrusion detection alerts. Yet each may violate data handling policies and regulatory requirements.
Some services use inputs to train future model versions
Others log inputs for QA, debugging, or abuse prevention
No recall mechanism, no deletion guarantee in most cases
No way to verify whether data has been retained or shared
Ingest proprietary source code through IDE plugins and browser editors.
Expose algorithms, API keys, and business logic.
Chatbots, writing assistants, and summarizers that process free-form text.
Users submit emails, reports, and strategic plans.
Image editors accepting uploads can receive internal dashboards.
Unreleased product designs and confidential slides at risk.
Meeting recordings uploaded for transcription expose sensitive discussions.
Board-level, M&A, and personnel conversations at risk.
Our 18-category taxonomy enables granular, category-level policy enforcement across 16,024+ classified domains.
| Blocking Tier | Categories | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Most Restrictive | Text & Language, Code & Development, Conversational & Chatbots | Highest volume of sensitive data submission; users type or paste substantive content |
| Moderate Restriction | Image & Design, Audio & Voice, Video & Animation | Allowed for approved tools; blocked for unknown domains accepting uploads |
| Broadly Allowed | Education & Learning, Marketing & Content, Research & Knowledge | Lower data-submission risk; policies vary by organizational risk posture |
This script generates separate domain feeds for each policy action in your acceptable use framework.
The script outputs three domain files, one per policy tier:
Deny list for your firewall or proxy. High-risk categories.
SIEM alert list for monitored category access.
Passive logging for lower-risk categories.
Automate with cron. Run daily to keep category-based lists current as new domains are discovered.
A GenAI AUP is distinct from your general IT acceptable use policy. It defines when, how, and with which tools employees may submit data to AI services.
Classification Tiers — Approved, conditionally approved, and prohibited tool categories
Data Classification Overlay — Which data types may be submitted to which tier of tool
Exception Requests — Fast, usable process for requesting approval for new tools
Incident Reporting — Mechanism for reporting policy violations and data exposure
Governance Cadence — Regular review and update schedule as the landscape evolves
Map each policy tier to specific enforcement actions in your proxy or SWG engine.
Each tier enforces a distinct security posture:
Enterprise agreements with DPAs
SOC 2 attestation on file
Contractual training exclusion
Full access with DLP scanning
Meets baseline security standards
Non-sensitive work only
DLP blocks classified data
Logged and reviewed monthly
All unreviewed GenAI tools
Auto-populated via daily feed
New tools blocked automatically
Requires CISO approval to unblock
The GenAI market evolves weekly. Annual reviews leave policy perpetually outdated.
Regulatory environment changes
Tool landscape shifts (ToS changes, acquisitions)
Usage telemetry — demand patterns and circumvention
Evaluate tool promotion requests
Remove tools from Tier 1/2 if circumstances changed
Review exception requests submitted through formal process
No single enforcement point provides complete coverage. Defense-in-depth addresses every device type and work location.
Load the domain feed as an External Dynamic List on your next-gen firewall.
Palo Alto, FortiGate, and Cisco all support category-based policies.
Block at the DNS resolver level before connections reach the proxy.
Covers mobile devices, remote workers, and non-browser apps.
Catches GenAI usage that bypasses network controls.
Covers personal hotspots, split-tunnel VPNs, and offline-capable apps.
Hundreds of GenAI browser extensions can read page content, capture clipboard data, and transmit to backend servers.
We classify API domains extensions communicate with, not just marketing domains.
Blocking api.genai-tool.com disables the extension at the network level.
Chrome Enterprise, Edge, and Firefox support publisher-domain policies.
Cross-reference our feed against extension metadata to auto-block GenAI extensions.
GenAI keyboard apps process every keystroke, potentially capturing credentials and corporate communications.
Integrate the domain feed with MDM and MTD platforms.
URL filtering applies to all traffic, including apps that bypass system proxy.
DNS-level enforcement provides the most practical BYOD coverage.
Catches GenAI connections regardless of which app initiates them.
Blocking alone is not governance. You also need to understand what employees are trying to access and why.
The CISO can partner with business leadership to adopt GenAI strategically based on real usage data.
Which GenAI tool types see the most demand across your organization
Which business units are most actively seeking GenAI access
Users needing additional training or monitoring for circumvention risk
This script queries enforcement logs and generates a GenAI usage intelligence report.
Aggregate block events by category and department
Surface top-20 most-requested blocked domains
Flag repeat offenders for training or review
Feed into monthly governance review meetings
Blanket prohibition causes circumvention. Blanket permission causes data breaches.
Default-deny blocks all 16,024+ domains. An allowlist of vetted tools layers on top.
Signed enterprise agreements
SOC 2 Type II attestation
Contractual training exclusion
SSO integration, dedicated tenants
Meets baseline security requirements
Non-sensitive data only
DLP prevents classified data
Monthly usage review
All 16,024+ unreviewed domains
Daily auto-updated blocklist
Promotion requests via IT portal
New tools blocked automatically
Security questionnaire completion
Terms of service and privacy policy review
Regulatory requirements check
Data flow analysis documentation
Formal vendor risk assessment
Signed data processing agreement
SOC 2 Type II or ISO 27001 evidence
Legal review of contract terms
This structured evaluation ensures tool adoption is driven by business need and bounded by risk tolerance. It only works when backed by a comprehensive, auto-updating blocklist.
Request a custom GenAI domain feed filtered to the categories that matter most to your organization.
Tell us which GenAI categories you need to block and we will prepare a tailored domain feed.