25 Years After 9/11: Building Security Technology Failed to Keep Pace
Twenty-five years after 9/11 reshaped aviation security, a new national survey finds most Americans believe the buildings where they work never got a comparable upgrade. The data lines up with what security directors have said for years. Only 21% of Americans believe physical security has significantly improved since 9/11. 76% say everyday office buildings never got investment on par with aviation and a majority of Americans say addressing upgrades is urgent.
Alcatraz Rock X Facial Authentication System Completes Safe Skies Operational Testing and EvaluationCUPERTINO, Calif., Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcatraz, a leader in facial biometric authentication for physical access, today announced that its Rock X facial authentication system has completed operational testing and evaluation by the National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe Skies) at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
Alcatraz Completes SOC 2 Audit, Reinforcing Privacy-First Approach to Access Control CUPERTINO, Calif., Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcatraz, the leader in facial biometric authentication for physical access, today announced the successful completion of its SOC 2 examination as of November 7, 2025. The independent audit was conducted by A-LIGN, the leading provider in cybersecurity compliance trusted by more than 4,000 global organizations.
Alcatraz CEO Tina D’Agostin Appointed to Bay Area Council Board of Directors and Named Co-Chair of Public Safety CommitteeCUPERTINO, Calif., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alcatraz, the leader in facial biometric authentication for physical access, today announced that CEO Tina D’Agostin has been appointed to the Bay Area Council Board of Directors and will serve as Co-Chair of the Council’s Public Safety Committee. Her appointment strengthens public–private partnerships focused on physical security, privacy and infrastructure modernization across California.
Alcatraz Receives LenelS2 Factory Certification Under the LenelS2 OpenAccess Alliance ProgramAlready trusted across critical infrastructure, Alcatraz will showcase its latest innovations in biometric security at GSX 2025, Sept. 29–Oct. 1.
Alcatraz Appoints Industry Veteran Kasia Hanson to Vice President of Strategic PartnershipsHanson strengthens Alcatraz’s leadership team, bringing decades of experience and industry relationships to help expand strategic partnerships across the security landscape
Alcatraz to Showcase Latest Biometric Security Innovations at Identity Week America 2025Alcatraz’s facial authentication technology is setting a new standard for physical access, supporting effortless, secure entry at scale for the world’s most sensitive environments
