As the use cases and toolsets for artificial intelligence (AI) in the government continue to evolve, the importance of IT security is paramount. Increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, an expanded network surface, and the exponential growth of AI systems all present new challenges and opportunities for federal IT security teams. Implementing AI within security systems is a potential game changer for the federal government. AI systems can predict, detect, and respond to threats with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Conversely, AI’s use by malicious actors can be an equally unprecedented threat vector, including social engineering and cyber espionage or attacks on organizations or critical infrastructure. The government’s adoption of trustworthy AI is critical, not only to stay at the forefront of innovation, but to secure against external forces.