 Check out NIST’s Cyber AI Profile Preliminary Draft and Save the Date for our Cyber AI Workshop #2 in January
The NIST NCCoE is excited to announce the release of the preliminary draft NIST IR 8596, Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (Cyber AI Profile). We also invite you to save the date for a workshop on January 14, 2026 to discuss this preliminary draft Cyber AI Profile, as well as hear updates regarding the SP 800-53 Control Overlays for Securing AI Systems (COSAiS).
Draft for Public Comment
AI has become a driving force behind today’s technological development, transforming industries and redefining how society operates. Advancements in AI technology introduce both cybersecurity opportunities and challenges to organizations.
NIST’s preliminary draft Cyber AI Profile is intended to help organizations strategically adopt AI while addressing and prioritizing cybersecurity risks stemming from its advancements.
The Cyber AI Profile addresses the following Focus Areas:
- Securing AI System Components (Secure)
- Conducting AI-Enabled Cyber Defense (Defend)
- Thwarting AI-enabled Cyber Attacks (Thwart)
The profile is open for comments until January 30, 2026. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the next and final version of this publication.
See our NIST News Release for more information.
January 2026 Event: Cyber AI Workshop #2
Save the date for a workshop on January 14, 2026 to discuss the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile. Details and registration information will be posted later this month.
Questions?
Email the team: cyberai...@nist.gov. To stay up to date on this Profile and follow its progress, we recommend joining the NCCoE Cyber AI Community of Interest (COI).
NIST Cybersecurity and Privacy Program
Questions and comments can be directed to: cyberai...@nist.gov
NCCoE Website questions: nc...@nist.gov
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