The evolving nature of cyberattacks requires us to constantly adapt our cybersecurity strategies. Traditional methods are insufficient as attackers become more sophisticated. Embracing advanced technologies like AI and machine learning is essential.
Trend Micro has launched Trend Cybertron, an AI engine designed to help enterprises proactively manage cyber risk. It predicts and prevents threats across all environments, using precise local risk assessments and global threat intelligence.
Integrated into the Trend Vision One platform, it helps IT teams anticipate and mitigate risks before they become breaches. This AI engine, built on a foundation of machine learning and decades of expertise, helps detect and prevent various threats, from deepfakes to malware and phishing.
This is particularly relevant in the context of the BFSI sector, where emerging technologies such as AI, blockchain, and cloud are transforming financial services across Africa. While these advancements bring tremendous opportunities, they also introduce complex risks like ransomware, data breaches, and regulatory challenges.
To address these critical issues, The BFSI Security Summit 2025 (#BFSISecurity25) offers a full-day event that focuses on tackling cybersecurity challenges and solutions specific to the African BFSI landscape. Bringing together CISOs, tech providers, and industry experts, the summit provides a vital platform for discussing, exhibiting, and networking on innovative ways to safeguard digital environments.
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Given the sophistication of these cyberattacks, it’s hardly surprising that 66% of organizations globally still view AI and machine learning as the factors that will most significantly impact their cybersecurity during 2025.
Yash Pillay, Sales Engineer at Trend Micro, says, ”The reality is that AI use is still in its infancy stages. And not just in terms of how the technology can be wielded by cybercriminals, but also how it can be used by employees to unknowingly introduce new vulnerabilities within the business.”
Constantly evolving user education
User education is crucial. Since users are often the weakest links, we must improve their training on the latest threats. This includes necessary phishing exercises and addressing new, unseen threats to keep everyone well-informed and vigilant.
Pillay suggests integrating these into a comprehensive framework to anticipate and mitigate risks before breaches, foster innovation and utilize cutting-edge tools to protect digital environments and ensure resilience.
