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Aviation security best practices

February 18, 2026 12:00 PM
Matt Powell
Sr. Director of Sales - Infrastructure Markets, Alcatraz
Format:
30 + 15-minute Q&A
Who should attend:
Airport security leaders, aviation operations teams, infrastructure and IT teams, and compliance professionals.

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Agenda

As airports begin the adoption of biometric technologies for access, lessons and learned and best practices ensure that the technology is deployed successfully.  Join Matt Powell, Sr Director of Infrastructure Markets as he shares the challenges faced by Alcatraz and airports in deploying biometric technology and the solutions we've found you can use from the start as you look at adopting facial authentication in your airport!  Attendees will gain actionable strategies on installation, enrollment methodologies, integration into their operations, and more.

In this 30-minute webinar, Matt will share real-world insights from working directly with airports on how to:

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The 4 Questions:  Questions you can ask right now to avoid 90% of adoption problems in your airport.

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Installation Best Practices:  Learn the common installation problems you can avoid before your project starts.

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Card and Card Reader Technologies:  Leveraging Your Existing Access Control for true 'plug and play' integration.

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Enrollment Lessons Learned:  Ensure your badging office is ready day one with your new technology.

About the speakers

Matt Powell
Sr. Director of Sales - Infrastructure Markets, Alcatraz

Matthew Powell leads infrastructure markets at Alcatraz, driving strategy and growth across high-security, high-throughput environments. He also sits on the SIA AI board.

With more than two decades of experience supporting critical infrastructure, Matthew brings a proven track record of helping operators secure complex systems, manage risk, and build long-term resilience through intelligent security technologies.

Matthew’s expertise spans transportation, aviation, utilities, and large-scale public infrastructure. He has led security strategy and enterprise initiatives across more than 60 airports, as well as airlines, transit systems, and other mission-critical environments, with deep experience in AI-powered analytics, integrated security solutions, and strategic partnerships. At Alcatraz, Matthew plays a key role in advancing the company’s mission to deliver frictionless, resilient security for the world’s most critical infrastructure.

About Alcatraz

Alcatraz is redefining physical security through AI-powered facial authentication. By combining advanced computer vision with privacy-first design, Alcatraz enables frictionless access control that improves security, enhances user experience, and delivers actionable insights without compromising trust.

Aviation security best practices webinar

Stay for a 15-minute Q&A to dig deeper into your toughest questions about security, compliance, and trust.