The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released its first AI roadmap.
The move is seen as an important step in broader government efforts to ensure the safe development and implementation of AI capabilities and is in line with President Biden's recent executive orders.
“DHS has a broad leadership role in advancing the responsible use of AI, and this cybersecurity roadmap is a key component of our efforts,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas. ”.
“The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to building a secure and resilient digital ecosystem that fosters innovation and technological progress.”
Pursuant to this executive order, DHS will promote AI safety standards globally, protect U.S. networks and critical infrastructure, and address risks associated with AI, including its potential to be used to “create weapons of mass destruction.” We have a duty to deal with it.
Mayorkas added, “In last month's executive order, the President called on DHS to accelerate the adoption of AI safety standards around the world and help ensure the safe, secure, and responsible use and development of AI.” he added.
“CISA’s Roadmap sets out the steps CISA will take as part of our department’s broader efforts to leverage AI and reduce risks to critical infrastructure and cyber defenses.”
CISA's roadmap outlines five strategic initiatives, providing a blueprint for concrete initiatives and a responsible approach to integrating AI into cybersecurity.
CISA Director Jen Easterly emphasized the dual nature of AI, recognizing the immense risks it poses while acknowledging its promise in enhancing cybersecurity.
“Artificial intelligence holds great promise in strengthening our nation's cybersecurity, but as it is the most powerful technology of our lifetime, it also comes with great risks,” Easterly commented.
“Our AI Roadmap focuses on the nexus of AI, cyber defense, and critical infrastructure and sets out an agency-wide plan to accelerate the beneficial use of AI to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities. . Ensure AI systems are protected from cyber-based threats. And thwart malicious uses of AI capabilities that threaten the critical infrastructure Americans rely on every day.”
An overview of the initiatives is as follows.
- Use AI responsibly to support our mission. CISA is committed to the ethical and responsible use of AI-enabled tools to strengthen cyber defenses and support critical infrastructure missions. The introduction of AI is consistent with constitutional principles and all relevant laws and policies.
- AI system evaluation and assurance: CISA assesses and supports the safe deployment of AI-based software across various stakeholders and establishes assurance through best practices and guidance for safe and resilient AI development.
- Protect critical infrastructure from malicious use of AI. CISA works with government agencies and industry partners to assess and recommend AI threat mitigation to critical infrastructure. The establishment of JCDC.AI aims to foster focused collaboration against AI-related threats.
- Collaborate and communicate on key AI initiatives: CISA is committed to contributing to interagency efforts, supporting the policy approach of the U.S. government's national strategy on cybersecurity and AI, and collaborating with international partners to advance global AI security practices. Masu.
- Extend AI expertise to your workforce. CISA will educate its employees on AI systems and technologies, actively recruit talent with AI expertise, and ensure that they have a comprehensive understanding of the legal, ethical, and policy aspects of AI-based software systems. I'll make it.
“This is a step in the right direction. It shows governments are taking the potential threats and benefits of AI seriously. This roadmap will leverage AI to strengthen cybersecurity and It outlines a comprehensive strategy to protect critical infrastructure and foster collaboration. It also highlights the importance of security in the design and development of AI systems,” says AppOmni's AI and Security explains researcher Joseph Thacker.
“The roadmap is very comprehensive. Nothing stands out as missing at first, but when it comes to security, the details matter, and even more so when it comes to completely new technologies. Whether CISA can keep up will depend on the future. It may depend on CISA's ability to acquire talent or train in-house talent, both of which are difficult to achieve at scale.”
CISA invites stakeholders, partners, and the public to consider its artificial intelligence roadmap and gain insight into its strategic vision for AI technology and cybersecurity.
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