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Duration 7 hours
Course Outline
Navigating AI-Specific Risks in Government Contexts
- Distinctions between AI risks and traditional IT or data risks.
- Classifying AI risks: technical, operational, reputational, and ethical.
- Public accountability and the perception of risk in the government sector.
AI Risk Management Frameworks
- The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).
- ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — The AI Management System Standard.
- Additional sector-specific and international guidelines (e.g., OECD, UNESCO).
Security Threats Facing AI Systems
- Adversarial inputs, data poisoning, and model inversion attacks.
- Risks associated with the exposure of sensitive training data.
- Supply chain and third-party model vulnerabilities.
Governance, Auditing, and Control Mechanisms
- Human-in-the-loop approaches and accountability structures.
- Ensuring auditable AI through documentation, versioning, and interpretability.
- Implementing internal controls, oversight roles, and compliance checkpoints.
Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies
- Creating risk registers for specific AI use cases.
- Collaborating effectively with procurement, legal, and service design teams.
- Performing pre-deployment and post-deployment evaluations.
Incident Response and Public Sector Resilience
- Managing AI-related incidents and security breaches.
- Effective communication with stakeholders and the general public.
- Integrating AI risk practices into existing cybersecurity playbooks.
Conclusion and Recommended Next Steps
Requirements
- Practical experience in IT operations, risk management, cybersecurity, or compliance within government settings.
- A solid understanding of organizational security practices and digital service delivery.
- No prior technical expertise in AI systems is necessary.
Target Audience
- Government IT teams responsible for digital services and system integration.
- Cybersecurity and risk professionals working in public institutions.
- Personnel involved in public sector auditing, compliance, and governance.
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