The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new guidelines focusing on defending infrastructure and securing systems in the face of AI-related threats, emphasizing the importance of protecting critical infrastructure from AI-enabled attacks, securing AI-powered systems, and developing safe AI systems
The guidelines, part of DHS initiatives following President Joe Biden's executive order on AI, offer insights into mitigating AI risks, based on the NIST's AI Risk Management Framework. The guidelines aim to establish an AI risk management culture, understand AI risks, and prioritize safety and security actions. The DHS emphasizes that while AI presents opportunities for critical infrastructure, it also introduces vulnerabilities that could lead to operational failures, physical attacks, and cyber threats. The guidelines stress the need for organizations to balance innovation with risk management, with experts suggesting more detailed implementation recommendations are necessary to address the dynamic AI landscape. ```https://www.scmagazine.com/news/defending-infrastructure-securing-systems-key-to-cisas-new-ai-guidelines