Method and Palantir launch Cardinal Program: free autonomous AI security assessments for critical infrastructure
adilmajid · x · 2026-09-11
Method and Palantir announced the Cardinal Program, a consortium of AI, infrastructure, and security partners aimed at strengthening US national cyber resilience.
- Targets select municipalities, water/power utilities, and critical infrastructure operators, free and opt-in
- Provides continuous autonomous security assessments with expert operators and human oversight
- Motivation: cyber adversaries are now armed with AI, while local defenders often stand alone
The post invites organizations protecting critical systems or public services to get in touch.
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