Humans, unlike all other creatures, possess the modality of the future. This vision of the future is the cornerstone of building relationships based on trust. But there are two main elements on which these relationships rest – security and freedom. Surely, security only makes sense when it is at the service of human freedom. However, freedom cannot endanger people’s security. Today, security is a challenge in itself due to the increased speed in digitalization combined with a sophisticated and demanding society. Technology-driven AUGENTIC faces these challenges by providing appropriate solutions while balancing the needs for security and freedom.