August 3, 2024 at 12:24PM
CISA appointed Lisa Einstein as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Einstein, who has been leading CISA’s AI efforts since 2023, served as the Executive Director of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee. CISA’s Director, Jen Easterly, expressed enthusiasm for Einstein’s new role, emphasizing the importance of responsible governance and secure AI adoption.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has appointed Lisa Einstein as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer. Einstein has been leading CISA’s AI efforts since 2023 and previously served as the Executive Director of the CISA Cybersecurity Advisory Committee since 2022. CISA Director Jen Easterly expressed pride in the team’s efforts to understand and respond to rapid advancements in AI, with Einstein being essential to that effort. Easterly emphasized Einstein’s technical expertise and inspirational leadership, stating that she has brought colleagues together around a clear and impactful vision. The new role is aimed at institutionalizing responsible governance of AI use within CISA and ensuring safe and secure AI adoption by critical infrastructure partners. Einstein expressed deep commitment to CISA’s mission and stressed the importance of collaborating to prioritize safety, security, and trustworthiness in the development and deployment of AI tools.