According to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from HID, security leaders are making strategic shifts towards unified platforms and emerging technologies.

The study gathered responses from 1,800 partners, end users, security and IT personnel worldwide and revealed a significant transformation in how businesses are approaching security with mobile credentials and artificial intelligence.

“A pivotal moment”

Ramesh Songukrishnasamy, Sr VP of Engineering, HID commented: “The security industry is at a pivotal moment where the integration of modern technology with existing infrastructure is no longer optional it’s imperative.

“The fact that 73% of security leaders now prioritise software-driven unified solutions shows we’ve moved beyond traditional siloed approaches.”

Songukrishnasamy added: “Organisations are demanding platforms that can scale with their needs while providing actionable intelligence.”

Key findings

The company notes that with rapid rise of mobile credentials, with 61% of security leaders identifying their proliferation as a top trend, signals a significant shift away from traditional access methods.

Nearly two-thirds are either deploying or planning to deploy mobile solutions.

The demand for biometric technologies such as fingerprint, iris and facial recognition is on the rise with around 35% of respondents currently using biometric technology, whilst 13% plan to.

The key findings of the study included:

• 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