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Join the NIST NCCoE for the second session of a virtual working series to provide input on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Cyber Artificial Intelligence (AI) Profile (“Cyber AI Profile").

The NIST Cyber AI Profile is intended to help organizations strategically adopt AI while addressing and prioritizing cybersecurity risks stemming from its advancements. In January 2026, the NIST NCCoE Cyber AI Profile team hosted a workshop to obtain feedback on the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and to identify cybersecurity priorities as AI adoption continues to grow. The takeaways from this workshop – recently shared in a blog post – have been instrumental in both creating the next draft of the Profile.

Building on the momentum from the January 2026 workshop, this virtual event series will continue the conversation and help shape the next version of the Cyber AI Profile. 

Session #2 Topic Background: Extending Technical Content 

In response to community feedback, the Cyber AI Profile is being strengthened in multiple technical areas, including Agentic AI and Zero Trust. NIST will share approaches for increasing the visibility of each of these technical areas in the Cyber AI Profile. Join the discussion and provide your feedback on these proposed approaches, helping the team refine the Profile to better address these critical areas.

Who should attend?

These events are open to the public. We encourage leaders from industry, academia, and government to share expertise on AI cybersecurity. Please come ready to share your knowledge and insights during these interactive working sessions!

How to Prepare

We are putting the “work” in working session! To be ready to contribute, please review the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and come ready to share your thoughts. We look forward to your input!

Register Now! 

In addition to registering for this session, we encourage you to visit the event pages for the Updates to Profile Elements and Contents and Usability of the Profile sessions to learn more and register! If you are unable to attend your desired session, you are welcome to provide us feedback any time by emailing us: [email protected].

A key component of managing and reducing cybersecurity risks and integrating good cybersecurity practices throughout your business is making sure you have a cybersecurity-ready team. But what does that, or can that, look like? The composition of this team will vary based upon your budget, current staff capabilities, risk level, cybersecurity or privacy requirements, etc., and can vary from a single in-house cybersecurity role (e.g., hiring new staff or upskilling existing), to an entire internal cybersecurity team, to external vendor or community support—or a mix of all the above.

For small businesses who are often confronted with limited resources, knowing how to get started and finding the necessary resources can be particularly challenging. During this webinar, speakers will showcase various options that small businesses may consider as they start building their cybersecurity team, including but not limited to:

• What to consider before building your cybersecurity team
• Options if you do not have the resources to hire a dedicated staff member to focus on cybersecurity, such as apprenticeships, engaging a third-party vendor, etc.
• Community resources small businesses can reach out to for assistance
• Considerations for hiring your first cybersecurity staff member or outsourcing to a third party
• Resources and tips for training all staff to build a culture of cybersecurity throughout the organization

Join the NIST NCCoE for the third session of a virtual working series to provide input on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) Cyber Artificial Intelligence (AI) Profile (“Cyber AI Profile").

The NIST Cyber AI Profile is intended to help organizations strategically adopt AI while addressing and prioritizing cybersecurity risks stemming from its advancements. In January 2026, the NIST NCCoE Cyber AI Profile team hosted a workshop to obtain feedback on the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and to identify cybersecurity priorities as AI adoption continues to grow. The takeaways from this workshop – recently shared in a blog post – have been instrumental in both creating the next draft of the Profile.

Building on the momentum from the January 2026 workshop, this virtual event series will continue the conversation and help shape the next version of the Cyber AI Profile. 

Session #3 Topic Background: Usability of the Profile 

For a tool to be effective, it must be usable by its intended users for its intended purpose. The AI ecosystem encompasses a range of key roles – including users, developers, and deployers – each with their own goals and priorities when considering the Cyber AI Profile and the relationship between AI and cybersecurity. During this session, NIST will share ideas for revising the Cyber AI Profile to acknowledge various roles as well as the Profiles delivery formats to ensure the Cyber AI Profile meets the needs of different stakeholders. 

Who should attend?

These events are open to the public.  We encourage cybersecurity leaders from industry, academia, and government to share expertise on cybersecurity for AI and AI for cybersecurity.  Please come ready to share your knowledge and insights during these interactive working sessions!

How to Prepare

We are putting the “work” in working session! To be ready to contribute, please review the Preliminary Draft of the Cyber AI Profile and come ready to share your thoughts. We look forward to your input!

Register Now! 

In addition to registering for this session, we encourage you to visit the event pages for the Updates to Profile Elements and Contents and Extending Technical Content sessions to learn more and register! If you are unable to attend your desired session, you are welcome to provide us feedback any time by emailing us: [email protected].

When we think about cybersecurity and rapidly evolving technologies, we often focus on technical skills. However, strong cybersecurity also depends on professionals who can collaborate, communicate, and make responsible decisions in complex environments. This webinar highlights the human side of cybersecurity careers and explains why workplace, professional, and leadership skills—such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving—are essential for building a strong and effective cyber workforce.

The Federal Communications Commission announce a cybersecurity workshop for Telecommunications Carriers.   This workshop will bring together public and private sector representatives to raise awareness of emerging cybersecurity risk, share and promote adoption of best practices, and highlight opportunities or public-private partnerships on cybersecurity issues facing telecommunications carriers.

Please register for this event:  https://www.fcc.gov/public-safety/event-registration 
(registration is optional)