November 15, 2023 at 08:58AM
The US cybersecurity agency CISA has published a document outlining its efforts to promote the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing security and supporting critical infrastructure organizations. The document emphasizes the need to protect AI systems from threats and prevent their malicious use. CISA encourages AI system makers to prioritize security throughout the development process. The agency plans to integrate AI into its systems to defend against cyber threats and enhance critical infrastructure resilience.
According to meeting notes, the US cybersecurity agency, CISA, has published a document called “Roadmap to AI” that outlines its efforts in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance security and assist critical infrastructure organizations in adopting AI. The roadmap focuses on promoting beneficial uses of AI in cybersecurity and protecting AI systems from threats. CISA encourages AI system creators to prioritize security, transparency, and accountability throughout the development process. The agency plans to integrate AI across its systems to defend against cyber threats and safeguard critical infrastructure. The roadmap also outlines five lines of effort that CISA will follow to achieve its AI goals, including responsible AI usage, secure-by-design software adoption, protection of critical infrastructure from malicious AI use, collaboration with other entities, and the education of its workforce on AI systems and techniques.