CISA, in collaboration with Australian and international cyber agencies, has released new guidance on “Principles for the Secure Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Operational Technology.” The document outlines how critical infrastructure owners should safely deploy AI/ML in industrial environments.
Business Impact
As industrial sectors rush to adopt AI for efficiency, this guidance creates a new de facto standard for liability and due diligence. Failing to adhere to these principles could lead to regulatory negligence claims if an AI-driven failure causes physical damage or safety incidents.
Why It Happened
The convergence of AI and OT introduces novel risks, such as unpredictable machine behavior and expanded attack surfaces, which traditional industrial safety protocols (like SIS) were not designed to handle.
Recommended Executive Action
Direct your Chief Operations Officer (COO) and CISO to jointly review this guidance. Establish a governance framework that requires a safety impact assessment before any AI model is deployed into a production OT environment.
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