Frequently Asked Questions

  • Sting Software is a zero-telemetry, on-premises “Moment of Intent” security platform that proactively governs Shadow IT, unauthorized AI usage, rogue procurement, and unapproved contracts.

    It intervenes in real time, giving enterprises full visibility and control without sending any data outside their environment.

  • It refers to intervening at the exact moment a user intends to take a risky action (e.g., pasting sensitive data into ChatGPT, signing a contract on DocuSign, or creating a new SaaS account) rather than discovering the problem after the fact.

    Sting alerts users and stakeholders instantly and can block or log the action according to your policies.

  • Most tools provide after-the-fact visibility or rely on cloud telemetry.

    Sting is fully on-prem with zero telemetry, works at the browser level for real-time prevention, and covers a broader range of risks including Unauthorized AI Use, Shadow IT & Unauthorized SaaS, e-signatures, P-Card Misuse, and Unauthorized Vendor cCommitments.

    • Shadow IT & Unauthorized SaaS: Monitors or blocks risky tool sign-ups.

    • Unsanctioned AI Usage: Prevents sensitive data from being uploaded to public models.

    • Unauthorized P-Card & Rogue Spend: Detects and alerts on misuse and unapproved payments.

    • Unauthorized E-Signatures & Contracts: Real-time detection and alerts on third-party signing platforms.

  • You control the policies. Start in monitoring/silent mode for visibility, then enable blocks or stepped enforcement (e.g., warnings → approvals → blocks) as your team matures.

  • It detects attempts to share enterprise data with unsanctioned generative AI tools in real time and can alert or prevent the upload, addressing the massive visibility gap where 86% of organizations lack insight into data movement with AI.

  • Yes. The entire solution runs in your environment. No data leaves your control, and there is zero outbound telemetry to Sting Software or any third party.

    This makes it ideal for highly regulated industries, defense, and privacy-sensitive organizations.

  • It is a browser-based solution that deploys quickly with minimal infrastructure impact.

  • Yes. We offer phased rollouts and pilots so you can start with monitoring in a specific department or risk area before expanding.

    Contact us for a tailored rollout plan.

  • Because it is fully on-prem with zero telemetry, your data never leaves your infrastructure. You maintain complete sovereignty and audit control.

  • Absolutely. It was built with high-stakes environments in mind and helps meet compliance needs around data leakage, procurement governance, and AI risk management.

  • Pricing is transparent and based on organization size (not per seat or user). You get a flat price with a low 3% annual renewal.

    The price is locked in and does not increase as your organization grows. No seat-count audits.

    For more information, visit our Pricing page.

  • Sting is a product of Nield Consulting Group, serving Fortune 500 and defense customers since 2019.

    It was founded by Thomas Nield, an AI systems safety expert, author (O’Reilly, Manning, Packt), USC instructor, engineer and inventor.