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Foundational Concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

  • Key distinctions between traditional systems and AI architectures from a security standpoint
  • Comprehensive review of the AI lifecycle, encompassing data acquisition, model training, inference, and operational deployment
  • Classification of AI-related risks into technical, ethical, legal, and organizational categories

Threat Vectors Specific to Artificial Intelligence

  • Vulnerabilities associated with adversarial inputs and model integrity compromises
  • Risks of model inversion attacks and unauthorized data extraction
  • Threats posed by data poisoning during the training phase
  • Security concerns within generative AI systems, including large language model misuse and prompt injection techniques

Frameworks for Managing Security Risks

  • Application of the NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF)
  • Alignment with ISO/IEC 42001 and other relevant industry standards for government operations
  • Integration of AI risk assessments into existing enterprise Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) structures

Principles of AI Governance and Regulatory Compliance

  • Requirements for accountability, traceability, and auditability in AI systems
  • The role of transparency, explainability, and fairness as critical security attributes
  • Mitigation strategies for bias, discrimination, and potential downstream adverse impacts

Enterprise Preparedness and Policy Development

  • Clarification of roles and responsibilities within organizational AI security programs
  • Essential policy components covering the acquisition, development, utilization, and decommissioning of AI technologies
  • Management of third-party risks associated with external AI tool providers

Regulatory Environment and International Developments

  • Analysis of the EU AI Act and its implications for international regulatory harmonization
  • Examination of U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence
  • Overview of emerging national frameworks and sector-specific compliance guidance for government entities

Optional Workshop: Risk Mapping and Internal Assessment

  • Aligning practical AI applications with the core functions of the NIST AI RMF
  • Conducting structured self-assessments of organizational AI risk posture
  • Identification of internal deficiencies in AI security readiness for government agencies

Conclusion and Strategic Next Steps

Requirements

  • Proficiency in fundamental cybersecurity concepts
  • Practical knowledge of information technology governance and risk management frameworks
  • Awareness of artificial intelligence principles is beneficial but not mandatory

Target Audience

  • Information technology security personnel
  • Risk management specialists
  • Regulatory compliance officers
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