NIST Outlines Cybersecurity Framework for AI System
Redmond Magzine, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) this week released a concept paper proposing new cybersecurity guidelines designed to secure artificial intelligence systems.
The concept paper, released this week, outlines a framework called Control Overlays for Securing AI Systems (COSAIS), which adapts existing federal cybersecurity standards (SP 800-53) to address unique vulnerabilities in AI. NIST said the overlays will provide practical, implementation-focused security measures for organizations deploying AI technologies, from large language models to predictive decision-making systems.
"AI systems introduce risks that are distinct from traditional software, particularly around model integrity, training data security, and potential misuse," according to the concept paper. "By leveraging familiar SP 800-53 controls, COSAIS offers a technical foundation that organizations can adapt to AI-specific threats."