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Hirsch and Unibeam make the SIM the anchor for enterprise authentication. Hirsch and Unibeam have introduced SecureSIM, an enterprise authentication method that turns the secure element already inside a phone's SIM into the root of a user's identity, doing away with separate apps, one-time codes, and physical tokens. Built on Unibeam's technology and added to Hirsch's identity portfolio, the offering uses the SIM, eSIM, and iSIM as a hardware anchor for phishing-resistant access from the device a worker already carries. The approach binds a cryptographic credential to a tamper-resistant component of the handset rather than to anything that travels over a network. Because the credential lives in the SIM's secure element, authentication is tied to hardware that cannot be copied as easily as a password or relayed like an SMS code, and the binding can be provisioned to the device remotely. For the user, the result is meant to feel like nothing more than using their own phone, while the organization gets an identity rooted in protected silicon. Phishing resistance is the central claim, and it follows from where the credential sits. A secret bound to the SIM and the device is not something a fake login page can capture, a fraudster can talk a user into reading aloud, or an attacker can lift through a SIM-swap takeover, the failure modes that make codes and shared passwords weak. SecureSIM is positioned to close those gaps while keeping the rollout light, since it rides on hardware the workforce already owns. "SecureSIM powered by Unibeam gives our customers another powerful tool to counter today's threats through hardware-backed security, without adding friction or operational burden," said Louis Modell, Global General Manager and Vice President of Identity Readers, Americas at Hirsch. Ran Ben-David, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Unibeam, said the collaboration lets organizations adopt strong, hardware-rooted verification in a way that is simple, scalable, and ready for today's threat landscape. The companies note that compromised or stolen identities now feature in more than 80 percent of breaches. SecureSIM joins a market already crowded with phishing-resistant options anchored to hardware. HID has launched FIDO-certified hardware and an enterprise passkey management platform, and the broader push to make the mobile network itself an identity layer is visible in services such as the OTP-free verification Telin and IPification built across more than 40 networks. SecureSIM also speaks directly to the SIM-swap problem that operators have been tackling with measures like AT&T and Nokia's network-data sharing, by moving the credential into the SIM's protected hardware. SecureSIM is being positioned for enterprise identity security, with Hirsch and Unibeam demonstrating it at the Identiverse conference. By the Mobile ID World Editorial Team

Unibeam, a pioneer in SIM-based authentication, has launched SecureSIM™, a Hirsch authentication solution that uses device and SIM-bound identity to protect against phishing and identity threats. The solution joins Hirsch's existing multi-factor authentication offerings, SecureKey™ and SecurePass™. SecureSIM™ delivers enterprise-grade authentication using secure hardware within SIM cards, operating independently of regional limitations or carrier dependencies. The solution eliminates physical token requirements, reducing operational costs whilst providing cryptographic binding between the secure element and user device. With over 80% of breaches involving compromised identities, hardware-based authentication has become critical defence against increasingly sophisticated AI-powered attacks. SecureSIM™ offers remote provisioning, simple deployment and integration with employees' phones, minimising adoption friction whilst maintaining strong security. Hirsch demonstrated SecureSIM™ at Identiverse 2026 in Las Vegas this week.

Hirsch Group appoints Darren learmonth as global Chief Technology Officer and Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer. Hirsch Group, a global leader in high-assurance security solutions, announces the appointment of Darren Learmonth as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In this newly strengthened global role, Learmouth will lead technology, innovation, and R&D strategy across all Hirsch Group entities worldwide. The group has also appointed Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer. Learmouth's appointment marks an important step in Hirsch Group's evolution. Until now, the Group's R&D and innovation activities have been driven by highly skilled regional teams operating across different geographies, delivering numerous successful and innovative projects. With Darren's arrival, Hirsch Group is taking the next leap forward - bringing greater coherence, alignment, and long-term strategic vision to its global technology and innovation roadmap. "As Hirsch Group continues to grow globally, it is essential that we strengthen how we think about technology and innovation across the entire Group," said Eric Thord, CEO of Hirsch Group. "Darren brings the seniority, experience, and forward-thinking mindset needed to connect our outstanding teams worldwide, structure our R&D efforts, and help us anticipate the future needs of our customers." As Global CTO, Darren Learmouth will work closely with Hirsch Group's leadership and engineering teams to elevate and structure R&D initiatives across the Group, ensuring innovation is driven by both current and future customer needs. Innovation and technology sit at the core of Hirsch Group's strategy, enabling the delivery of solutions that address increasingly complex security and operational challenges. Hirsch Group's global R&D organisation brings together more than 180 engineers across the Group, forming a strong foundation for innovation. Learmouth will leverage this collective expertise to foster collaboration, break down silos, and accelerate the development of next-generation security solutions. "Hirsch Group has an exceptional depth of technical talent across the Group," said Darren Learmouth, Chief Technology Officer at Hirsch Group. "What excites me most is the opportunity to connect these brilliant teams, encourage collaboration across regions, and build a shared vision that helps us innovate faster and smarter for our customers." He brings a wealth of experience from a wide range of industries and technologies. His background spans real-time operating systems, underwater autonomous vehicles, highly secure cryptography devices, residential electronic door locks, and enterprise access control solutions. He has previously held senior technology leadership roles at HID, Nortek Control, and acre security, among others. "I've been fortunate to be part of many amazing companies in very different industries," Darren said. "I am driven by the people in the team and an inherent curiosity to differentiate and do things differently - to continuously raise the bar." With this appointment, Hirsch Group reinforces its commitment to innovation, global collaboration, and technical excellence - laying the groundwork for the next generation of secure, scalable, and future-ready solutions. Jackie Grant. Hirsch Group has also announced the appointment of Jackie Grant as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This strategic appointment marks a new chapter in the Group's development and reflects its ambition to fully embed marketing as a key driver of growth, brand value, and international expansion. Jackie Grant first joined Hirsch Group eight months ago in an interim capacity. Following a period of close collaboration with the Group's teams worldwide, she now officially takes on the role of CMO. "Appointing a Chief Marketing Officer is a key milestone for Hirsch Group. Marketing now sits at the heart of our growth strategy. Jackie's vision and international experience will be instrumental in accelerating the global rollout of the Hirsch brand and strengthening our presence across markets." Eric Thord, CEO, Hirsch Group "Hirsch Group has more than 45 years of legacy, a strong global presence, and genuine ambition. The foundation is there. The opportunity now is to build on it with the clarity and consistency that a truly global brand demands."Jackie Grant Marketing at the Heart of Hirsch Group's Growth Strategy The creation of a Chief Marketing Officer role is a major step in Hirsch Group's ongoing transformation. It underlines the Group's commitment to structuring and strengthening its global marketing function, fully integrating it into the company's strategic development. As Security Industry Group continue the global rollout of its unified Hirsch brand, marketing now plays a central role in supporting business acceleration, expanding into new markets, and reinforcing its impact in established regions. Over the past eight months, Jackie has worked with Hirsch's international marketing teams to align multiple businesses under a single, coherent global brand identity. "We've been unifying multiple businesses into one coherent global identity - not erasing what came before, but evolving it into something stronger, more consistent, and better positioned for what's ahead," she explained. A Leader at the Intersection of Brand, Strategy and Commercial Impact With nearly thirty years of experience, Jackie Grant brings a unique blend of creative, strategic and commercial expertise. She has built and scaled brands across FMCG, retail, B2B and enterprise environments, always with a strong focus on delivering measurable business outcomes. "Creative by training, strategist by nature, storyteller at heart," Grant adds. "What's always fascinated me is people: their psychology, their behaviour, and what moves them. That's what great brand-building is built on." Her career, spanning both the creative and corporate strategy worlds, gives her an end-to-end perspective - from defining long-term direction to shaping customer experience and driving execution. "It helps me connect brand, customer, and commercial impact clearly, and move quickly from idea to execution," she said. Building a Global Brand with Ambition Hirsch Group sees Jackie's appointment as a key enabler of its long-term vision: building a strong, consistent and enduring global brand capable of supporting sustained growth worldwide. Security Industry Group warmly welcome Jackie Grant as CMO and looks forward to this new phase of development. For more Hirsch news, click here