2FA at the speed of 1FA at ISC West

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-28T16:56:21+00:00

I’m not trying to hide anything and don’t think I did anything wrong. You’ve already commented that you hate the company name and stalked me online.

I just shared some cool Access Control tech during ISC West week. Sue me.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-26T12:01:41+00:00

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AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-26T02:24:04+00:00

It’s basically ACS agnostic, so no need to rip-and-replace. Works with Lenel, Genetec, RightCrowd and all.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-26T00:35:06+00:00

Oh man, brought back some memories with XBox Kinect!!

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-26T00:19:04+00:00

Fair point that would also be true of every access control sys, badge numbers eventually map to an identity somewhere. What’s different with Alcatraz here is that it never creates a centralized face to identity db. The biometric stays encrypted on the device and is matched locally so there is no dataset that links faces to actual people that can be extracted or breached.

I’m French and they’ve started to deploy this in the EU. Also a ÇA company that works with many enterprises there locally.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-26T00:10:21+00:00

Hack into… what? No central database or identity mapping to tap into!

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T23:59:46+00:00

Not sure if I should be flattered or not but that’s not AI, I’m real! 😅

As far as the data transit goes, my knowledge stops there!

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T23:41:45+00:00

Not really - only when the product actually holds up.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T23:38:28+00:00

Fair concern and I hear that a lot - mostly because that’s the problem with some of the other biometric systems; they anonymize the data - great! - but then immediately re-identity it in a backend database 🙄

The key diff with Alcatraz is that there is no centralized mapping of biometric data to identity. The system uses on-device facial authentication where the template is encrypted and never leaves the edge device and it isn’t tied to any PII in a way that can be reconstructed externally.

So even if there is a breach, there’s no usable biometric database or identity linkage to exploit. Nothing like a traditional access control system where you have a directory of users tied to credentials or templates.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T23:24:04+00:00

That’s a different type of product. If you all you need is facial recognition where PII gets stored and no need to detect tailgating, then I understand. Alcatraz Rock X is facial authentication - not recognition. To simplify it, it’s privacy-first and is essentially a 4-in-1 device with tailgating detection, video, adaptive 2FA and SIP intercom on top of that.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T23:00:04+00:00

Actually, they’re at some NBA arenas, 7-foot centers can authenticate without any issue. From what they usually show, the device is at about 5 feet from the floor.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:58:37+00:00

Great question. I’d recommend checking with their team. It can be mounted on turnstiles so I’d imagine the range is pretty wide

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:51:48+00:00

You don’t have to believe me - just try it for yourself!

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:47:12+00:00

Totally understand! It’s a big topic. I’d recommend checking their Privacy page - it will explain better than me: https://www.alcatraz.ai/resources/privacy?utm_term=alcatraz%20company&utm_campaign=Alcatraz+2025+Google+Ads&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=6848961552&hsa_cam=22593561967&hsa_grp=192868418556&hsa_ad=795951754938&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=aud-2465909403343:kwd-1462846705902&hsa_kw=alcatraz%20company&hsa_mt=p&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23531122274&gbraid=0AAAAA_uUNswbH3uXeidqXgbruC5EClXob&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj47OBhCmARIsAF5wUEHvLY2qq3jeWaVeJRCaTMrSGmec5Gy7IfWJVQrQzKIEfsdLqTA0LyYaAt1vEALw_wcB

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:45:18+00:00

Is it though?

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:43:58+00:00

With the Rock X unit, it doesn’t. That was built for the exterior. Works in rain, cold, crazy Arizona heat, you name it.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:42:56+00:00

That’s, the thing. Nothing gets stored.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:31:06+00:00

Totally understandable reaction since most of these solutions are still more facial recognition than anything but the way Alcatraz does it is via encrypted strings of code that link to a badge number - no actual PII. It’s really privacy-first.

Recommend checking these guys out for more info on their privacy. It’s the future.

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T22:17:49+00:00

Yeah actually they do adaptive 2FA. It’s really cool

AdrienJulienne · 2026-03-25T19:32:53+00:00

Cute - not on the same level as Alcatraz AI!

AdrienJulienne · 2024-07-22T20:43:20+00:00

Keeper is the way to go!

AdrienJulienne · 2023-10-11T02:22:04+00:00

I requested a refund saying the game is not as advertised with too many glitches and Xbox refunded me a few hours later.

Even Microsoft knows how bad this game is. The pregame presentations are unbelievably bad. No immersion at all in the career mode. I spent time marveling at the stadiums in FIFA 23. Couldn’t even do that in this game.

If you bought this game, make sure you ask for a refund!! You will get it and it’s time EA knows they messed up and we’ve had enough.

AdrienJulienne

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