CISA, JCDC, Government and Industry Partners Publish AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook

WASHINGTON – The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published today the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook. Developed alongside federal, international, and private-sector partners through JCDC, this playbook provides the AI community—including AI providers, developers, and adopters—with essential guidance on how to voluntarily share actionable incident information and it describes how proactive information sharing can enhance operational collaboration and improve resilience of AI systems. As AI adoption accelerates, new vulnerabilities and risks will continue to emerge, reshaping the threat landscape for AI-enabled systems. The playbook will be a living document, fostering collaboration across government, industry, and international partners and adapting to meet the challenges of an evolving AI security environment. The AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook will: Guide JCDC Partners on how to voluntarily share information related to incidents and vulnerabilities associated with AI systems. Clearly explain the actions CISA may take after receiving shared information. Facilitate collaboration to raise awareness of AI cybersecurity risks across critical infrastructure, enhancing the security and resilience of AI technologies. “The development of this playbook is a major milestone in our efforts to secure AI systems through active collaboration,” said CISA Director Jen Easterly. “Led by JCDC.AI, this playbook was shaped by the insights and expertise of approximately 150 AI specialists from government, industry, and international partners who participated in two dynamic tabletop exercises. This playbook will be regularly updated to address the evolving challenges of an AI-driven future.” The two JCDC.AI tabletop exercises, hosted by Microsoft and Scale AI, provided real-world scenarios that helped refine the playbook and ensure it addresses the complex challenges unique to AI security. This playbook aligns with the CISA Roadmap for AI and the 2024 JCDC Priorities, which focus on building robust public-private collaboration to address emerging AI cybersecurity risks. "This collaboration between government and industry is essential for building a robust response to the complex and evolving landscape of AI security threats. The AI Security Incident Collaboration Playbook, combined with our continued joint efforts, will serve as a critical framework for developing agile and proactive defense strategies, ensuring the integrity and resilience of AI technologies.” – Omar Santos, Distinguished Engineer, Cisco"Security for AI isn’t a solo mission; it’s a collective effort. Hidden Layer is proud to partner with JCDC in setting the standard for how AI developers, providers, and adopters can work together in real-time to combat an increasingly dynamic threat landscape. By bridging gaps and fostering direct collaboration across sectors, this playbook empowers each of us to contribute to a more secure AI ecosystem—one that’s built not just to respond to threats but to stay ahead of them.” – Malcolm Harkins, Chief Security & Trust Officer at Hidden Layer“Fully harnessing the enormous potential of AI requires dedicated investment in the processes, collaboration, and tools to secure the AI infrastructure that will underpin our digital way of life. To that end, Palo Alto Networks appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook. Products like these underscore the critical role that forums like CISA’s JCDC can play in our collective defense.” – Daniel Kroese, VP Public Policy and Government Affairs, Palo Alto Networks"At Protect AI, we are committed to building a safer AI-powered world and shaping the future of AI security across industries. This playbook is an essential tool for helping organizations navigate the complexities of deploying AI safely and understanding how to respond quickly to AI related incidents. We are honored to contribute to its development. We will continue supporting CISA’s efforts to ensure its evolution, empowering organizations to implement secure-by-design AI without stifling AI-driven innovation." – Diana Kelley, CISO, Protect AI“As AI technology evolves, so must our security practices. Stability AI's partnership with JCDC represents our commitment to developing comprehensive safeguards that protect users while enabling technological progress." – Ryan Holeman, CISO, Stability AIFor more information, visit CISA’s Artificial Intelligence and JCDC webpages. ###About CISA As the nation’s cyber defense agency and national coordinator for critical infrastructure security, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risk to the digital and physical infrastructure Americans rely on every hour of every day.Visit CISA.gov for more information and follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram.