AI Security Standard To Promote British Digital Economy

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Companies developing AI, from consumer apps to systems underpinning public services, will be able to better protect themselves from growing cyber security threats under steps set out recently by the UK government.

The steps recently announced under a new Code of Practice will give businesses and public services the confidence they need to harness AI’s transformative potential safely, supporting the government’s Plan for Change as the technology drives forward improvements to public services, turbocharges productivity, and drives growth across the economy.

With cyber attacks or breaches affecting half of businesses in the last 12 months, safeguarding AI systems is crucial as adoption accelerates across the economy. The world leading Code of Practice pioneered by the UK, equips organisations with the tools they need to thrive in the age of AI.

From securing AI systems against hacking and sabotage, to ensuring they are developed and deployed in a secure way, the Code will help developers build secure, innovative AI products that drive growth and fuel the Plan for Change.

It sets out how organisations using AI can protect themselves from a range of cyber threats such as AI attacks and system failures.This can include steps such as implementing cyber security training programmes which are focused on AI vulnerabilities, developing recovery plans following potential cyber incidents, and carrying out robust

The UK claim ithat is wants to set global benchmarks for secure innovation, ensuring AI is developed and deployed in an environment that protects critical systems and data.

The intention is to create the opportunities for businesses to thrive, secure in the knowledge that they can be better protected than ever before but support them in delivering cutting-edge AI products that drive growth, improve public services, and put Britain at the forefront of the global AI economy.

The UK government warns that despite the massive disruptions cyber incidents can cause, boards and senior leaders often struggle to engage in cyber issues due to a lack of understanding, training, or time, making it more pressing than ever to ensure all sectors of the UK economy have the tools they need to address cyber threats.

To address this problem the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has developed the Cyber Governance Code of Practice in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre and industry experts. The Code provides clear actions for directors to manage cyber risks effectively, enabling businesses to harness new technologies while building resilience.

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