Latest HID State of Security and Identity Report reveals shift toward software-driven solutions, platformization and AI.
As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID.
The study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end-users, and security and IT personnel worldwide, and reveals a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security, with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence emerging as key drivers of innovation.
Key findings from the report include:
- A marked increase in mobile credentials and biometrics adoption, signaling a shift away from traditional access methods
- Growing demand for unified security management solutions that streamline operations
- Strong preference for open platforms that facilitate seamless integration
- Strategic focus on converging platform solutions rather than standalone products
- Significant channel transformation driven by digital innovation
- Accelerated adoption of AI agents to enhance security operations
- Continued emphasis on sustainability in security decision-making, budget allowing
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