1、 R EP ORTThe Industry Report:2025 State of Security and IdentityTable of ContentsIntroduction 3A Deeper Dive:Seven Key Trends 5Mobile Credentials See an Uptick in Use 8Biometrics is a Growing Factor,Especially for MFA 10Move Toward Unified,Software-centric Security Management 12Demand for Open Platf

2、orms to Grow 14Increasing Focus on Platform vs.Standalone Solutions 16Channel Transformation in the Digital Era 18Adopting AI Agents for Efficiency 20BONUS Sustainability Efforts Continue to Drive Decision-making 22Looking Forward 24A Regional Perspective 25Conclusion 312025 marks a milestone in tim

3、e and a transformative moment for the security market,where the drive to outpace an evolving threat landscape fuels unprecedented investments in modern technology.Now,more than ever,security leaders face increasing challenges,including investing in cyber-secure technologies,making budget-conscious i

4、nvestments,integrating legacy systems with new technology and balancing privacy and security.In the peripheral,theres an interest in adopting more forward-thinking technology,such as incorporating artificial intelligence(AI)solutions into these investments.This years trends report builds on previous

5、 years,highlighting an important connecting factor:the ability to incorporate modern technology with existing platforms to form a cohesive security program that balances usability and sustainability with cybersecurity and privacy.Additionally,security pros are looking toward the increasing adoption

6、of mobile credentials,biometrics and unified security management,open platforms for streamlined integration,and a focus on platforms,sustainability efforts and AI-driven investments.For the 2025 State of Security and Identity Report,we surveyed over 1,800 end users and industry partners(installers,i