NCSC research questions add an AI section, highlighting how humans and agents work together
NCSC added a new AI cybersecurity chapter to its research questions, covering defensive uses, security of AI systems themselves and data methods. It emphasises that how humans and AI share responsibilities and maintain effective oversight is a common challenge across these areas.
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On 20 October, NCSC added an AI cybersecurity chapter to its research problem book, listing seven research areas under three themes: using AI to strengthen defence, security and assurance of AI systems, and data-driven improvements to overall resilience.
The agency says generative AI that can plan, use tools and act will change vulnerability management, incident response and risk management. The new chapter emphasises human–AI collaboration and invites academic, industry and government input on its research questions.
When evaluating AI security solutions, ask not only what automation can do, but which decisions require people and who can verify results and intervene.
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Introducing a new AI chapter in the NCSC research problem book
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