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Securing Tomorrow: An Interview with Trend Micro VP of Product Management Michael Habibi
Proactive security in a rapidly evolving threat landscape
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In today’s relentlessly dynamic digital world, organizations face a barrage of new challenges every day—from ever-expanding systems and a surge of devices to cybercriminals leveraging sophisticated, cutting-edge tactics. In this session, we sit down with Michael Habibi, Vice President of Product Management, to reveal how organizations can not only defend themselves, but lead and excel in the new cybersecurity era.
Interview
Q1: Understanding the current cybersecurity landscape
Interviewer: Thank you for joining us. To start, could you describe how the cybersecurity landscape has evolved over the past few years?
Habibi: Over the last few years, cybersecurity has undergone a seismic transformation. As organizations embrace digital tools, migrate to the cloud, and empower remote workforces, the territory to protect has grown exponentially. And that was all before generative AI took over the world. Plus, attackers are more cunning than ever—deploying highly advanced strategies to challenge traditional defenses. In this environment, security is not optional; it’s the backbone of any successful business strategy. At Trend Micro, we don’t just keep up—we set the pace and raise the bar for proactive, intelligent security.
Q2: Addressing operational complexity with a platform approach
Interviewer: Many IT leaders say real world environments are complex and make truly securing them difficult. How does a platform approach help solve this problem?
Habibi: Operational complexity is the enemy of effective security. Too many organizations rely on fragmented tools that create blind spots and overwhelm their teams. Our platform strategy—embodied by Trend Vision One™—delivers a unified, robust solution. Every alert, every piece of intelligence, every control is seamlessly integrated, providing crystal-clear visibility and rapid, decisive response. More importantly, it also increases your visibility and identifies potential blind spots. Our platform is engineered to work with your existing tools, ensuring you’re always one step ahead of threats. This isn’t just convenience—it’s a game-changer for modern security operations.
Q3: Shifting from reactive to proactive security
Interviewer: People often say it’s better to stop attacks before they happen instead of just reacting afterward. Why is this so important, and what can organizations do to become more proactive?
Habibi: The age of reactive security is over. Today’s cyberattacks are lightning-fast and ruthlessly complex; waiting to respond is simply not an option. Our philosophy is built on proactive security: anticipating and neutralizing threats before they can do damage. The intelligence behind this strategy is Trend Cybertron, the cyber brain of the Trend Vision One platform. Trend Cybertron harnesses our full suite of threat intelligence and native telemetry with cutting-edge agentic AI to expose and eliminate risks—often before they’re even visible to others. Fueled by this intelligence, our Trend Vision One platform doesn’t just prioritize threats; it predicts and crushes them. This is why our customers stay several moves ahead, armed with predictive insights and capabilities that attackers can’t outpace.
Q4: Navigating the dual-edged sword of AI in cybersecurity
Interviewer: Artificial intelligence is moving fast. How is it being used in cybersecurity, both for defense and by attackers, and how can organizations protect themselves?
Habibi: AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, and we’re leading the charge. On defense, AI supercharges our ability to analyze data, detect anomalies, and eliminate threats at unprecedented speed. Our Trend Cybertron platform leverages state-of-the-art AI, including powerful large language models and intelligent agentic AI agents to deliver tailored, real-time security guidance.
But we know adversaries are also weaponizing AI—creating ultra-convincing phishing through deepfakes, exploiting vulnerabilities with chilling efficiency, and bypassing old security measures. That’s why we relentlessly innovate and upgrade our defenses. Our intelligent, adaptive security not only matches but outpaces the threat actors, ensuring organizations stay protected—even as the threat landscape evolves daily.
Q5: What to look for in a security vendor—and why Trend leads
Interviewer: When IT leaders pick a security vendor, what features or strengths should they look for? And what makes Trend a leader among competitors?
Habibi: In a crowded cybersecurity market, mediocrity is not an option. IT leaders should seek a security partner with unmatched expertise, relentless innovation, and a proven track record. Look for a platform that not only unifies your security ecosystem but also integrates seamlessly with your existing stack—delivering measurable outcomes, regulatory compliance, and unwavering support as your business evolves.
That’s exactly what sets Trend apart. For over thirty years, we’ve defined the cybersecurity industry with the most advanced threat research and the world’s largest bug bounty program, the Trend Zero-Day Initiative™ (ZDI). Our Trend Vision One platform empowers organizations to take bold, decisive action by integrating cyber risk management and protection across networks, endpoints, cloud, email, and identities—all supercharged with cutting-edge AI. Trend Cybertron, our AI engine built on 20 years of expertise, delivers precise, actionable insights—cutting detection time by 99%, reducing ransomware risk by 92%, and saving organizations millions annually.
Choosing a security vendor isn’t just about tools—it’s about choosing a strategic ally. With Trend, you gain a visionary partner committed to elevating your defenses and accelerating your innovation—across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments. Because your security is too important for anything less.
Conclusion
Cybersecurity is no longer a background task—it’s the keystone of business growth and innovation. As threats surge in complexity, security leaders must demand partners who don’t just keep pace, but set the standard. Our bold and proactive approach—driven by the Trend Vision One agentic AI cybersecurity platform—helps organizations protect against threats while propelling innovation forward. Gain the power, insights, and confidence needed to stay ahead, conquer challenges, and secure the future—all without compromise.