Security, trust and digital resilience in care environments

Trust matters. Digital care technologies support vulnerable individuals and safety-critical workflows. Trust is therefore not optional. 

Security by design, not by add-on

Care technologies from ASSA ABLOY are built on decades of experience in secure identity, access control and digital infrastructure. This heritage shapes how security is approached across care environments.

Key principles include:

  • Secure communication between devices, systems and platforms
  • Controlled access to functions, data and administration tools
  • Clear separation of roles and permissions
  • Architectures designed to support long-term resilience

Security is treated as a foundational capability – not a feature that depends on configuration choices or optional modules.

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Protecting personal integrity and sensitive data

Care technologies often handle information related to individuals, locations and events. Protecting personal integrity is essential.

Our approach is based on:

  • Data minimization – only the information required for care and safety workflows is processed
  • Purpose-driven data use – data is used to support care delivery, not for unrelated profiling
  • Role-based access – staff and partners only see what is relevant to their responsibilities
  • Secure data handling – encrypted communication and controlled system access

This helps partners and care organizations meet regulatory requirements while maintaining trust with citizens, residents and patients.

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You can rely on our technology

  • Resilience in daily operations

    Security in care is not only about preventing breaches. It is also about ensuring continuity.

    Our care technologies are designed to support:

    • Stable operation across different network conditions
    • Secure remote management and updates
    • Integration with existing IT and alarm-handling environments
    • Scalable architectures that can grow without increasing risk

    This reduces operational vulnerability and supports reliable care delivery over time.

  • Integration without compromise

    Care organizations rarely operate greenfield environments. New technology must integrate into existing systems without weakening security.

    Our care technologies are designed to integrate cleanly into:

    • Existing access control and identity frameworks
    • Alarm receiving centers and response platforms
    • Care records and operational systems

    Open, secure APIs allow systems to exchange information while maintaining clear boundaries and accountability.