In response to the escalating integration of artificial intelligence (AI) across various sectors, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook. This initiative aims to bolster the cybersecurity framework surrounding AI technologies by fostering voluntary information sharing and collaborative defense strategies among stakeholders.
The primary goal of the playbook is to facilitate a unified approach to managing AI-related cybersecurity risks. Key objectives include:
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Promoting Collaboration: Encouraging partnerships among federal agencies, private industry, international entities, and other stakeholders to raise awareness of AI cybersecurity risks and improve the resilience of AI systems.
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Guiding Information Sharing: Providing a framework for AI providers, developers, and adopters to voluntarily share information related to cybersecurity incidents and vulnerabilities associated with AI systems.
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Outlining Protective Measures: Detailing safeguards for shared information to ensure security and compliance with relevant laws.
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Clarifying CISA’s Role: Explaining how CISA processes shared information to strengthen collective defenses.
It’s important to note that the playbook focuses specifically on cybersecurity threats to AI systems within critical infrastructure. Topics such as AI fairness, ethics, and risks affecting human life, health, property, or the environment are outside its scope. Organizations are advised to address these matters independently through their protocols.
The playbook was developed through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC), which includes federal, international, and industry partners. This collaborative effort involved two tabletop exercises simulating real-world AI cybersecurity breaches, providing practical insights that shaped the guidance.
CISA encourages organizations to integrate the playbook’s recommendations into their cybersecurity practices. Participation is voluntary, and the playbook does not impose any mandates or legal requirements. By adopting its guidance, organizations can contribute to a unified defense against AI-related cybersecurity threats across critical infrastructure sectors.
The release of the AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook represents a significant step toward enhancing the security and resilience of AI systems. Through voluntary information sharing and collaborative efforts, stakeholders can better protect against emerging threats in the evolving AI landscape.
Download the CISA AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook
