Course Outline

Understanding AI-Specific Risk in Government Settings

  • How AI risk differs from traditional IT and data risk for government operations
  • Categories of AI risk: technical, operational, reputational, and ethical considerations for government
  • Public accountability and risk perception in the context of government services

AI Risk Management Frameworks

  • NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF) for government use
  • ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — AI Management System Standard applicable to government agencies
  • Other sector-specific and international guidance, such as OECD and UNESCO recommendations, relevant for government

Security Threats to AI Systems

  • Adversarial inputs, data poisoning, and model inversion in government systems
  • Exposure of sensitive training data within government contexts
  • Supply chain and third-party model risks for government operations

Governance, Auditing, and Controls

  • Human-in-the-loop and accountability mechanisms for government AI implementations
  • Auditable AI: documentation, versioning, and interpretability in government settings
  • Internal controls, oversight roles, and compliance checkpoints for government agencies

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Planning

  • Building risk registers for AI use cases within government programs
  • Collaborating with procurement, legal, and service design teams in government
  • Conducting pre-deployment and post-deployment evaluations for government AI systems

Incident Response and Public-Sector Resilience

  • Responding to AI-related incidents and breaches in government operations
  • Communicating with stakeholders and the public regarding AI risks for government services
  • Embedding AI risk practices in cybersecurity playbooks for government agencies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Experience in IT operations, risk management, cybersecurity, or compliance within government entities
  • Knowledge of organizational security practices and digital service delivery for government
  • No prior technical expertise in AI systems is necessary

Audience

  • Government IT teams responsible for digital services and systems integration
  • Cybersecurity and risk management professionals in public sector organizations
  • Audit, compliance, and governance personnel in the public sector
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