Trend Micro Showcases Nvidia-Powered Cybersecurity Tools

Trend Micro is unveiling new cybersecurity tools at the Computex conference this week, designed to operate on Nvidia’s chips, as reported by Reuters. These tools are crucial for safeguarding massive data repositories within enterprises, including sensitive information input into AI systems, such as generative AI chatbots, according to Kevin Simzer, Trend Micro’s COO.
The importance of this development is highlighted by Nvidia’s AI computing capabilities, which are being utilized to advance patient risk assessments. Collaborations with the National Health Research Institute and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan are making strides in predicting chronic disease risks through the analysis of genetic and environmental factors, a task that was previously hindered by computational limitations.
This innovation is part of a larger trend where AI integrations are increasingly common in technology platforms used by healthcare organizations. These integrations, ranging from real-time patient profiles created by Salesforce to AI-powered symptom analysis and patient triage by Infermedica, are enhancing the efficacy of mobile applications and patient portals. They aim to direct patients to the most suitable care options based on their health profiles and symptoms.
However, the integration of genAI also presents risks, as hackers could exploit these systems to access sensitive data. Simzer emphasizes the importance of vigilance in detecting and mitigating such threats to ensure data security.
This report was compiled by Andrea Fox, senior editor of Healthcare IT News, a HIMSS Media publication.