We explore key trends from HID Global’s 2025 State of Security and Identity report, with additional insights from Memoori Senior IoT Research Associate Owen Kell, on the future of access control, biometrics, AI and interoperability in security.
The Skinny:
- Mobile credentials and biometrics: The adoption of mobile credential solutions and biometric authentication is accelerating, driven by convenience and enhanced security.
- Unified security management: Organizations are increasingly shifting toward integrated security platforms for improved efficiency, scalability and incident response.
- AI and open platforms: AI-enabled security solutions and the demand for open, interoperable platforms are crucial for future-proofing security investments and adapting to evolving threats.
HID Global’s latest industry report, 2025 State of Security and Identity, outlines several key trends shaping the future of access control, identity management and security operations. How organizations respond to these shifts may well determine their ability to stay ahead of evolving threats, enhance operational efficiency and seize new business opportunities.
Mobile Credentials and Biometrics
One of the most significant trends identified in HID’s report is the rapid adoption of mobile credentials and biometrics. According to the report, 61% of security leaders identified mobile identity proliferation as a top trend, with nearly two-thirds already deploying or planning to deploy mobile credential solutions. Biometric authentication, particularly fingerprint and facial recognition, is also gaining traction, with 35% of surveyed organizations already using these technologies and another 13% planning implementation.
“An example of a mobile access deployment is the Brazilian corporate space management platform Deskbee, which has integrated HID Mobile Access into its application,” Matt Winn, vice president of communications at HID, tells SecurityInfoWatch. “This allows users to enter facilities using their smartphones or tablets, improving convenience while supporting sustainability initiatives.”
Similarly, biometrics are transforming border security and high-traffic areas. “At Batam Center, one of the busiest international seaports in Southeast Asia, Indonesia Immigration and Seaport Authorities integrated a facial recognition camera and a document reader into the port’s automated border control (ABC) gate. This system has significantly improved efficiency, allowing travelers to clear checkpoints in seconds,” Winn added.
Owen Kell, senior IoT & security research associate at Memoori Research, supports these findings, noting that mobile credentials are expected to grow at a 16.9% CAGR through 2028, driven by touchless access, remote provisioning and mobile-first security ecosystems.
“We found that although biometric authentication is also growing, growth here is at a more measured pace due to privacy concerns, cost and regulatory barriers,” he said. “However, multimodal biometrics (fingerprint + facial recognition) are becoming a preferred approach in more sensitive sectors such as finance, healthcare and enterprise security.”
Kell added industry-specific adoption trends Memoori is observing include:
- Corporate offices and hybrid workplaces: Mobile and cloud-based systems are streamlining access control.
- Healthcare: Touchless authentication and stricter security for restricted zones.
- Education: Campus-wide security with real-time occupancy tracking and lockdown solutions.
- Retail & hospitality: Mobile keys and analytics-driven security enhancements.
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