Tag: HID
HID announces Converged Credentials solution
March 24, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — At ISC West 2026, HID announced the launch of HID Converged Credentials at booth #9053.
This solution allows organizations to secure their facilities and manage employee identities and credentials through a single, unified platform. The solution consolidates physical and logical access under a single phishing-resistant credential, reducing vendor complexity and strengthening security posture without disrupting existing infrastructure.
"Our customers have trusted HID...
SIA confirms openness of Transparent Mode for OSDP standard
March 18, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has confirmed that, going forward, the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) Transparent Mode configuration will be open to all within the security industry.
SIA OSDP is an access control communications standard developed by SIA to improve interoperability among access control and security products. Transparent Mode is a capability within the OSDP standard that allows secure communication channels to be used...
SIA releases new Corporate Credential Design Guide
March 2, 2026SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has released the Corporate Credential Design Guide, a new resource produced by SIA’s Credential Design Working Group and sharing recommended practices for the design and implementation of credentials and badges by corporate security teams.
The guide covers key topics in physical credentials, identity verification, badge production, data security, counterfeiting protection, technology options and more.
Corporate...
HID’s 2026 security report shows changing approach to identity management
February 19, 2026SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — HID has released its 2026 State of Security and Identity Report, revealing how organizations worldwide are fundamentally reshaping their approach to identity management.
Based on insights from more than 1,500 security and IT professionals, end users and industry partners, the research shows that security leaders are focused on how to manage identities in ways that build trust, strengthen protection and preserve user choice across increasingly converged...
NCS4 announces 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition
January 13, 2026SSN Staff
HATTIESBURG, Miss.—The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) will host the 2026 National Sports Safety and Security Conference & Exhibition June 23–25 at the J.W. Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif.
The premier event will bring together industry leaders, security professionals and key stakeholders dedicated to enhancing the safety and security of sports and entertainment venues....
PSA Network announces 2026 P3 Partners
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the 28 partners of the PSA Partner Program (P3) for 2026.
The P3 program is a performance-driven initiative tailored for technology partners, evaluating and categorizing them based on criteria reflecting their impact and achievements within the network.
Partners meeting the annual sales threshold are assessed using a weighted scale. Their cumulative...
SIA announces winners of 2025 Women in Biometrics Awards
November 4, 2025SSN Staff
SILVER SPRING, Md.—The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named five women biometrics leaders as recipients of the 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards.
The 2025 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards winners are: Lena Abdelahad, senior vice president and head of biometric identity technologies, HID; Kristen Halligan, biometric system program specialist, Identity Operations Division, Office of Biometric and Identity Management (OBIM), U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Vanessa...
Azure Access Technology appoints Joseph Grillo to board of directors
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Azure Access Technology, a U.S.-based manufacturer of enterprise-grade access control hardware platforms, has announced the appointment of Joseph Grillo to its board of directors.
A recognized leader in the electronic security and identification industry, Grillo brings over 30 years of experience driving growth and innovation in the security technology sector.
In his new role, Grillo will focus on business development and strategic growth initiatives, guiding...
HID signs agreement to acquire IDmelon
October 16, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas—HID, a provider of trusted identity solutions, announced it has signed an agreement to acquire IDmelon, a Vancouver-based secure sign-in solution provider that streamlines the adoption of passwordless authentication through its proprietary software platform.
IDmelon’s offering allows users to turn existing identifiers, such as a physical credential, smartphone, or biometric, into enterprise-grade FIDO security keys. In addition to its software solution, IDmelon...
HID acquires Intelligent Observation
August 7, 2025SSN Staff
AUSTIN, Texas — HID announced that it has acquired Intelligent Observation, a platform provider for hand hygiene compliance, designed to enable healthcare facilities to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAIs) through proper hand hygiene practices.
“Patients enter the hospital looking to get better, not to catch an infection,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “Welcoming Intelligent Observation into our RTLS portfolio enables healthcare providers to prevent...