If you’re looking for predictions for 2025 that will help you get ahead of the competition, you’ve come to the right place. In Part 1 of this series, we explored how platform migrations and browser-centric operations are reshaping the security landscape. Now, let’s examine two additional trends that will define security strategies in 2025: the evolution of identity verification and the growing need for automated security solutions.
While passwords won’t disappear entirely in the immediate future, we’re witnessing a significant transformation in how organizations approach identity verification. The integration of biometrics and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) into Single Sign-On (SSO) systems represents more than just an additional security layer—it’s a fundamental shift in how we think about identity management.
This evolution brings several critical developments:
Organizations implementing these changes must balance enhanced security with user experience, ensuring that stronger authentication doesn’t create friction in daily operations.
The proliferation of both installed and SaaS applications presents a mounting challenge for IT departments. As application portfolios grow more complex, manual security management becomes increasingly unsustainable. This is where Digital Employee Experience (DEX) platforms become crucial, offering automated solutions to security challenges that would otherwise overwhelm IT teams.
Key aspects of this automation include:
Automation is frequently associated with efficiency, but this is about more than that. It’s about maintaining comprehensive security coverage while allowing IT staff to focus on strategic initiatives and less time on routine maintenance.
When we consider these trends alongside the platform and browser security challenges discussed in Part 1, we start to see a clear picture of how security will evolve:
Success in this evolving security environment requires organizations to:
Listen—if you take nothing else from this, keep in mind that the security landscape of 2025 will demand more sophisticated, automated approaches to protection. It’s worth your time to understand the latest trends and prepare accordingly. That will give you a distinct advantage when it comes to maintaining strong security while supporting productive digital workspaces, which is exactly what is needed in 2025.
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