Trend Micro’s AI Cyber Warning: Why the Traditional Kill Chain Fails Western Supply Chains
According to Tom Kellermann, VP of Security and Threat Research at TrendAI (Trend Micro), the traditional linear 'cyber kill chain' defense is no longer effective against AI-driven attacks.
AsiaAI Publisher · August 25, 2026 · 2 min read · Source: iThome
Enterprise & Cloud
According to Tom Kellermann, VP of Security and Threat Research at TrendAI (Trend Micro), the traditional linear ‘cyber kill chain’ defense is no longer effective against AI-driven attacks. Attackers are now using AI to dynamically adapt their methods, switch command-and-control (C2) infrastructure rapidly, and embed themselves for long-term infiltration rather than quick data theft. This shifts the cybersecurity battle into a fight for ‘incident response control,’ where defenders must adopt automated, continuous intrusion suppression capabilities.
This analysis from a prominent cybersecurity expert highlights a critical shift in the threat landscape driven by AI, impacting enterprise security across all sectors. Taiwan, with its critical role in global technology supply chains and frequent exposure to sophisticated cyber threats, is particularly sensitive to these evolving attack methods. The insights are crucial for any Western business reliant on East Asian manufacturing or IT infrastructure.