Electronic Security Trends for 2025: What you need to know

The world of electronic security is constantly evolving, and access control is no exception. As we move into 2025, businesses and institutions are seeking smarter, more flexible, and more secure solutions to manage access to their facilities. In this article, we explore the key trends shaping the future of access control and how RBH Access Technologies Inc. is positioning itself to lead this transformation.

1. Mobile Credentials: the contactless access revolution

Mobile credentials, such as blueLINE from RBH, are rapidly gaining traction as a secure and convenient alternative to traditional physical credentials. These credentials, which operate through NFC and Bluetooth, allow users to access restricted areas directly from their smartphones.

Why are they trending?

• Convenience: Users no longer need to carry physical cards, reducing the risk of loss or forgetting. Additionally, they can be quickly validated within access management systems.
• Enhanced Security: Mobile credentials are more difficult to clone or duplicate compared to traditional cards.
• User-Level Integration: By using smartphones, mobile credentials integrate seamlessly with other services in certain sectors, such as university library book lending systems or parking management in commercial buildings.

2. Multimodal Biometrics: beyond fingerprints

Biometrics has long been a key tool in access control, but in 2025 we will see a more advanced approach: multimodal biometrics. This technology combines multiple authentication methods, such as facial recognition, fingerprint, or iris scanning, with a second layer of verification via physical or mobile credentials or numeric keys, providing an unparalleled level of security.

Advantages of multimodal biometrics:

• Fraud Resistance: It is extremely difficult to deceive a system that requires multiple forms of identification.
• Access to Multiple Elements: Multimodal biometrics is not limited to opening main doors. With this technology, access can be managed for lockers, specific doors within a designated area, elevators, parking lots, and other accessories, all from a single integrated system.

RBH Access Technologies is at the forefront of this trend, offering solutions that integrate advanced biometrics with their access control systems, ensuring security, convenience, and flexibility for managing multiple access points from a single platform.

3. Interoperability and Open Systems

In 2025, the ability to integrate with other security solutions will be more critical than ever. Customers are looking for access control systems that integrate seamlessly with video surveillance, alarms, and building management systems rather than functioning in isolation.

How Is RBH achieving this?

• Open APIs and Protocols: RBH offers systems that can easily integrate with other security platforms through APIs and flexible configurations.
• Compliance with Industry Standards: RBH products are designed to be compatible with the latest security protocols, ensuring seamless interoperability.
• Continuous Integration: Every day, RBH Access integrates more brands and physical and electronic security technologies, providing an ecosystem where unified security and automation management are essential.

4. Firmware Updates: Durability and Future-Proofing

One of the biggest concerns for customers is technological obsolescence. In 2025, businesses will look for systems that do not need to be replaced every few years but can be updated to keep pace with the latest technologies.

RBH’s advantage:

• Firmware Updates: RBH systems are designed to be updated, not replaced. This allows customers to maintain their initial investments while benefiting from the latest security innovations.
• Compatibility with New Technologies: Thanks to firmware updates, RBH systems can adapt to new security protocols and functionalities without costly renovations.

RBH’s corporate vision has fostered the growth of long-term enterprise security projects, offering a highly competitive balance of price and quality.

5. Physical Security and Cybersecurity: an integrated approach

As access control systems become more advanced, cybersecurity risks also increase. In 2025, cybersecurity will be a top priority, and access control systems must be protected against digital threats.

How RBH Addresses this challenge:

• Advanced Encryption: RBH systems use robust encryption protocols to protect access data.
• Separated Databases: At RBH, critical databases are kept separate from the company’s main services. This architecture not only reduces the risk of unauthorized access but also limits the impact of potential cyberattacks. If a service is compromised, the databases remain isolated and protected, ensuring the integrity of customer information.

6. Customization and scalability

Every company has unique needs, and in 2025, customization will be key. Access control systems must be flexible enough to adapt to different environments, from small offices to large infrastructures.

RBH’s proposal:

• Scalable Solutions: RBH offers systems that can grow with customer needs, from a single building to multiple locations, all from a single solution.
• Customized Configurations: Customers can choose from a wide range of options to tailor the system to their specific requirements, whether for managing access to parking lots, elevators, meeting rooms, or restricted areas.

One of RBH’s successes is its ability to adapt to the needs of different industries. With 30 years of global experience, RBH understands the most significant challenges in sectors such as education, retail, healthcare, oil & gas, and more. That’s why RBH’s software and hardware systems are designed to converge and offer great adaptability and integration with the specific requirements of each user.

Final insights

The future of access control is defined by innovation, integration, and security. At RBH Access Technologies Inc. , we are committed to providing solutions that meet our customers’ current needs and prepare them for tomorrow’s challenges. From mobile credentials like blueLINE to multimodal biometric systems and firmware updates, RBH is at the forefront of the trends shaping electronic security in 2025.

If you want to learn more about how RBH can help you implement these trends in your organization, don’t hesitate to contact us. The future of security is now—let RBH Access Technologies lead the way.

By: Alex Jimenez - Marketing Manager - US & CALA at RBH Access Technologies Inc.