HID 2026安全和身份状况报告

Table of Biometrics Expands Beyond MFAinto Core Access Control13 Introduction The security perimeter has collapsed. Not becauseof cloud, not because of remote work—but becauseorganizations finally realize that the person badging into Identity management is emerging as a top strategic priorityfor end users as organizations no longer view access controlas simple credential management. They are adopting The 2026 State of Security and Identity Management Report,which included more than 1,500 end users and industrypartners (installers, integrators and original equipmentmanufacturers), reveals an industry reaching a criticalinflection point. The complexity of managing fragmented Gone are the days when security operates in a vacuum.Instead, security is poised to touch every part of theorganization, as security leaders find a seat at the table and Convergence has been an overarching theme in thelast year or so, with the proliferation of security programoptimization and integration of solutions for seamlessresponse. However, the transformation seen in this year’s Executive Summary:Key Trends for 2026 The 2026 landscape centers on a single pattern: organizations aredismantling the artificial boundary between physical and digitalidentity at unprecedented speed. The seven trends that follow are not 1.Identity Management Dominates Strategic Planning Activity2.Frictionless, Mobile Credentials Continue On Upward Trend3.Biometrics Expands Beyond Multi-Factor Authentication(MFA) into Core Access Control4.Real-Time Location Solutions Emerge for Safety and Efficiency A Deeper Dive: 7 Key Trends (and 1 Emerging Trend to Watch) Identity Management Dominates Frictionless, Mobile Credentials In this year’s survey, identity management for secureaccess emerges as a critical component of modern securitystrategies, with 73% identifying it as a top trend, the highestacross all categories. This represents a shift from credentialmanagement to comprehensive protection throughidentity governance spanning physical and digital security.Managing multiple systems is the primary challenge (52%),driving 60% of respondents to plan spending increases inthis area. Organizations seek unified platforms managing Biometric technology maintains momentum, with 45% ofrespondents viewing it as a strategic priority, 34% indicatingthey have already deployed biometrics, plus 23% planningimplementation. Fingerprint recognition leads modalities(71%), followed by facial recognition (50%), with accuracyand reliability dominating priorities (70% end users, 85%partners). Privacy concerns have risen substantially, from Mobile credentials have transitioned from an emergingto baseline technology, with 74% of respondents havingalready deployed (36%) or planning deployment (38%)of these credentials. Security improvements now drive Hybrid deployments continue, with 84% of end usersmaintaining mixed credentials, acknowledging diverseuser groups and use cases that require flexibility. Forthose who have not deployed, cost concerns intensify asthe primary barrier (44%), alongside expertise gaps (37%) Smart Supply Chains DriveSustainable RFID Adoption RFID technology shows steady growth rather thanrevolutionary change, with 54% of current usagedemonstrating near-mainstream status in applicableindustries. Primary applications focus on operationalefficiency: asset tracking and inventory management (both29%), delivering faster inventory tracking (62%), improvedvisibility (41%) and loss prevention (37%). Adoption barriers Physical-digital identity convergence represents a frontiertransformation, with 75% of organizations stating theyhave deployed (29%) or are evaluating (46%) convergedsolutions. This unified approach enables single credentialsto access buildings, networks and cloud applications,reducing risk while enhancing user experience. However,substantial barriers persist, including budget constraints Real-time location solutions emerge as a significant2026 trend, with 42% of end users identifying it as astrategic priority and 40% indicating they have deployedthe technology. Worker safety and compliance dominateadoption drivers (69%), followed by asset management(59%), demonstrating dual value in protecting peopleand resources. Implementation barriers include highcosts (33%), organizational relevance (33%), integration Investment Patterns Shift Toward Emerging Trend: Ethical Considerationsand Privacy Concerns at an All-Time High Organizations are expressing the desire to shift fromstandalone solutions to more integrated platforms thatdeliver comprehensive capabilities and unified identitymanagement. Investment priorities reveal this strategicevolution: a stronger focus on identity management leads(60% increasing spend), followed by real-time locationsystems (53%) and biometrics (60%). Mobile credentialshave transitioned to a baseline expectation at 74%adoption. With this proliferation of technology, integration Privacy and ethical considerations ar