The CISA Future Forward Series: Discussion on CISA's AI Roadmap and AI Security Initiative
Type: Special Notice
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HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFOFFICE OF PROCUREMENT OPERATIONSCISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITYWashington, DC, 20528, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/32274b395cfa4c4f8edf557f3354878a/view
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    Special Notice: HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF - CISA CONTRACTING ACTIVITY

    The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is hosting an industry engagement event to discuss CISA's Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap and Security Initiative. The event will focus on understanding the benefits and risks of AI and ensuring the preparedness of critical infrastructure owners and operators. CISA has developed an AI Roadmap aligned with the national AI strategy to enhance cybersecurity capabilities, protect AI systems from cyber-based threats, and deter malicious use of AI capabilities. The event will be virtual and held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 1:30 to 2:30 pm ET. Please note that this event does not involve specific procurement actions or details. For more information, contact CISAIndustryEngagement@cisa.dhs.gov.

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    CISA Industry Engagement
    cisaindustryengagement@cisa.dhs.gov
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    CISA Future Forward Event - March 2024.pdf
    CISA hosted a Future Forward event discussing their AI roadmap and AI security initiative, emphasizing that the information shared does not obligate the government to purchase any items or services. They also provided an overview of artificial intelligence and its subsets, such as machine learning and large language models. The CISA AI roadmap focuses on promoting the beneficial use of AI, protecting AI systems from cyber threats, and deterring malicious use of AI capabilities.
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