Alcatraz Named “Authentication Solution of the Year” by the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards

Alcatraz has been selected as the 2025 winner of the “Authentication Solution of the Year” category in the annual CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards. The award recognizes Alcatraz’s groundbreaking facial authentication technology for redefining how organizations secure access to the world’s most sensitive environments.

Alcatraz transforms how people move through secure spaces. Our AI-powered facial authentication technology makes access effortless and intelligent without compromising on security or privacy. At the core of Alcatraz is Rock X, a next-generation access control solution that combines advanced AI with durable hardware to secure both exterior and interior entry points across corporate campuses, stadiums, and data centers. Purpose-built for today’s evolving threat landscape, Rock X delivers frictionless, privacy-first authentication while eliminating the vulnerabilities of traditional key cards and badges.

“This recognition reflects our team’s commitment to advancing access control that is secure, seamless, and privacy-first,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz. “Rock X was built for environments that demand the highest level of trust. We’re honored to see our work recognized among the innovations shaping the future of cybersecurity.”

Alcatraz bridges the gap between physical and cybersecurity. As digital threats intensify, Rock X helps CISOs and CSOs align physical access control with identity governance, ensuring that every person who accesses a secure environment is verified and trusted. It’s a critical step in building unified defense frameworks that connect physical entry points with digital infrastructure.

The mission of the CyberSecurity Breakthrough Awards is to celebrate excellence and spotlight breakthrough innovation driving the global cybersecurity industry forward. Covering a wide range of categories, the annual program highlights the solutions redefining how we safeguard the digital world. The 2025 awards program received thousands of nominations from around the globe, representing everything from disruptive startups to established global enterprises.

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