June 17, 2024 at 10:14AM
The US cybersecurity agency CISA conducted a tabletop exercise with the private sector focused on responding to AI cybersecurity incidents. Led by the JCDC, the exercise simulated a cyberattack involving an AI-enabled system, aiming to identify information sharing opportunities, engagement protocols, collaboration areas, and best practices. Lessons learned will be incorporated into an AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
1. The US cybersecurity agency CISA conducted a tabletop exercise with the private sector to simulate a cyberattack involving AI-enabled systems.
2. The exercise aimed to identify information sharing opportunities, public-private engagement protocols, and areas for operational collaboration in responding to significant AI incidents.
3. Over 50 AI experts from government agencies and industry partners participated in the exercise at Microsoft’s facility in Reston, Virginia.
4. The main objectives of the exercise included finding opportunities for sharing information on cyber incidents involving AI-enabled systems and assessing response procedures and best practices in dealing with such incidents.
5. CISA plans to incorporate the lessons learned into an AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook and conduct a second tabletop exercise to test and validate the playbook with AI companies and organizations in the critical infrastructure sector.
These takeaways showcase the collaborative efforts between government agencies and industry partners to enhance the security and resilience of AI systems.