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Course Outline
Foundations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Security for Government
- Unique characteristics of AI systems from a security perspective
- Overview of the AI lifecycle: data collection, training, inference, and deployment
- Basic taxonomy of AI risks: technical, ethical, legal, and organizational
AI-Specific Threat Vectors for Government
- Adversarial examples and model manipulation techniques
- Model inversion and associated data leakage risks
- Data poisoning during the training phase of AI models
- Risks in generative AI, including misuse of large language models (LLMs) and prompt injection attacks
Security Risk Management Frameworks for Government
- NIST Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Framework (NIST AI RMF)
- ISO/IEC 42001 and other AI-specific standards
- Integrating AI risk into existing enterprise governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) frameworks
AI Governance and Compliance Principles for Government
- Ensuring AI accountability and auditability in government operations
- Promoting transparency, explainability, and fairness as critical security properties
- Addressing bias, discrimination, and potential downstream harms
Enterprise Readiness and AI Security Policies for Government
- Defining roles and responsibilities within AI security programs in government agencies
- Key policy elements: development, procurement, use, and retirement of AI systems
- Managing third-party risks and the use of supplier-provided AI tools
Regulatory Landscape and Global Trends for Government
- Overview of the EU Artificial Intelligence Act and international regulatory frameworks
- U.S. Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy AI
- Emerging national frameworks and sector-specific guidance for government entities
Optional Workshop: Risk Mapping and Self-Assessment for Government
- Mapping real-world AI use cases to NIST AI RMF functions in a government context
- Conducting a basic AI risk self-assessment within government agencies
- Identifying internal gaps in AI security readiness for government operations
Summary and Next Steps for Government
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles
- Practical experience with IT governance or risk management frameworks
- Familiarity with general AI concepts is beneficial but not mandatory
Audience for Government
- IT security teams
- Risk managers
- Compliance professionals
14 Hours