NSPM-11 Elevates AI Security from Best Practice to National Security Requirement

The White House’s National Security Presidential Memorandum-11 establishes a framework for AI adoption across national security agencies, with Section 4(c) specifically directing protection against malicious distillation attacks. The memo organizes efforts around four pillars (Adoption, Adaptation, Assurance, and Accountability), positioning AI security as a distinct cybersecurity discipline requiring independent verification and layered defense to protect AI systems from theft, manipulation, and compromise.