Trend Micro introduces digital twin technology for cybersecurity

Trend Micro has announced a new digital twin capability to help enterprises test their security posture.

A digital twin is a real-time virtual replica of something that acts in the same way the real version would in any given situation.

Trend Micro's digital twin capability uses agentic and generative artificial intelligence based on Nvidia’s NIM microservices to simulate threats and tactics to test the digital twin.

The cybersecurity vendor's offering allows customers to simulate real-world cyber threats, "validate their defences, and adapt policies in real time across complex and diverse digital environments,” the company said.

New tools, policies or architectural changes can also be tested against the digital twin before they are deployed.

Trend Australia and New Zealand field chief technology office Mick McCluney said enterprises are facing highly adaptive, AI-powered threats.

“Rapid shifts in threat actor tactics and IT infrastructure mean reactive, point-in-time risk assessments are no longer fit for purpose," he said.

"Our Digital Twin technology empowers customers to simulate threats and safely validate security controls without touching production systems – to finally close the gap between digital transformation and defensive readiness."