9 Dec 2022

Alcatraz AI, a pioneer in autonomous access control solutions, announces a series of new enhancements to its flagship product the Rock™.

Now including features like Admin Portal Single Sign On (SSO) and Profile Expiration, Alcatraz AI delivers critical controls for organisations to easily manage employee access while complying with industry privacy and security regulations.

Facial authentication solution

The Rock by Alcatraz AI is a simple, secure, and trusted facial authentication solution that fits seamlessly into existing access control systems. It creates a more secure and frictionless authentication experience at access points and eliminates the persistent challenges of access control — including headaches with physical credentials, resource constraints, and bad user experiences.

The Rock by Alcatraz AI is a simple, secure, and trusted facial authentication solution

The access control market is ripe for disruption, as organisations look to adapt their technology for the workplace of the future while prioritising security and privacy,” said Tina D’Agostin, CEO of Alcatraz AI.

Tina D’Agostin adds, “With these new features, Alcatraz AI expands its commitment to giving security professionals the best controls to manage users and comply with evolving regulatory requirements, while making areas more safe and secure.”

Potential cyber attacks

New features announced include:

  • Admin Portal SSO Configuration: The Alcatraz AI admin platform now integrates with SSO companies including Microsoft Azure Active Directory, Okta, and Ping Identity to increase security and compliance at points of potential cyber attacks. These integrations are available now to all customers.
  • Profile Expiration: To better ensure only authorised individuals have access to secure areas, the new ‘auto delete’ option removes users who have not accessed the system during a timeframe defined by the security Profile Expiration will be available in Q1 2023.

High-security spaces

When I first saw the Rock in action, I immediately realised the potential for it to be used for dual-factor authentication to protect high-security spaces,” said Martin Green, Manager of Security, Telecommunications & Emergency Preparedness at Baycrest.

Martin Green adds, “I met with the leaders in our IT and Pharmacy departments and they agreed that the Rock would be a simple and frictionless way to protect these sensitive areas. Since the installation, feedback from the employees has been nothing but positive. We are very happy with the results and look forward to installing more in the future.”