The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new document, the AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook, designed to strengthen collaboration among developers, vendors, and users of artificial intelligence within the cybersecurity domain. The document is grounded in recommendations for the voluntary sharing of information about AI-related cyber threats through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) platform.
The playbook aims to enhance coordination between federal agencies, the private sector, international partners, and other stakeholders to bolster the resilience of AI systems and increase awareness of associated risks. Particular emphasis is placed on how JCDC participants can voluntarily share information about AI-related cyber incidents and vulnerabilities.
The AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook also outlines mechanisms and safeguards for information sharing. It provides guidance for CISA on how to leverage shared data to strengthen collective defenses, while explicitly underscoring that participation in these processes is entirely voluntary.
The document specifies that it does not address safety concerns related to risks affecting human life, health, property, or the environment. Such issues are recommended to be resolved in accordance with the internal procedures of individual organizations. Furthermore, ethical and fairness-related aspects of AI are beyond the scope of this playbook.
It is important to note that the playbook does not establish new policies, mandatory requirements, or legal standards. Its primary goal is to promote voluntary information exchange and foster the development of a unified strategy to counter AI-related threats.
The document is slated for regular updates to accommodate emerging challenges. This iterative process will involve active collaboration among government entities, business representatives, and international organizations.
CISA’s initiative aims to advance a more secure AI infrastructure, a critical step in addressing the growing threats in the digital landscape. It marks progress toward building a unified and effective system for safeguarding the key technologies of the future.
