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 Duration 7 hours

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Navigating AI-Specific Risks in Government Contexts

  • Distinguishing AI risk profiles from traditional IT and data risks.
  • Categorizing AI risks into technical, operational, reputational, and ethical domains.
  • Understanding public accountability and the perception of risk in the government sector.

Frameworks for AI Risk Management

  • The NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).
  • ISO/IEC 42001:2023 — The AI Management System Standard.
  • Reviewing other sector-specific and international guidance, such as that from the OECD and UNESCO.

Security Threats to AI Systems

  • Analyzing adversarial inputs, data poisoning, and model inversion attacks.
  • Managing the exposure of sensitive training data.
  • Assessing risks associated with supply chains and third-party models.

Governance, Auditing, and Control Mechanisms

  • Implementing human-in-the-loop processes and accountability structures.
  • Ensuring auditable AI through documentation, versioning, and interpretability.
  • Establishing internal controls, oversight roles, and compliance checkpoints.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategies

  • Developing risk registers tailored to specific AI use cases.
  • Collaborating effectively with procurement, legal, and service design teams.
  • Performing comprehensive pre-deployment and post-deployment evaluations.

Incident Response and Public-Sector Resilience

  • Executing response protocols for AI-related incidents and breaches.
  • Effective communication strategies for stakeholders and the general public.
  • Integrating AI risk practices into broader cybersecurity playbooks.

Course Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Background experience in IT operations, risk management, cybersecurity, or compliance within government entities.
  • Understanding of organizational security practices and digital service delivery models.
  • No prior technical expertise in AI systems is necessary.

Target Audience

  • Government IT teams responsible for digital services and systems integration.
  • Cybersecurity and risk professionals working within public institutions.
  • Personnel in public sector audit, compliance, and governance roles.

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