On June 4, 2025, Badge Inc., a leading name in privacy-enhancing identity solutions, won the prestigious Fortress Cybersecurity Awards for the second consecutive year. This recognition by the Business Intelligence Group highlights Badge's innovative approach to revolutionizing digital security. Specifically, they were honored in the Privacy Enhancing Technology category due to their significant advancement in eliminating sensitive biometric data and personal information from authentication processes such as account recovery.
The Fortress Cybersecurity Awards program serves to acknowledge industry leaders who go beyond basic compliance in order to create and uphold secure systems and procedures. According to the organization, Badge demonstrates the capability to "stay one step ahead" in the fast-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats. Winners are selected based on criteria that include innovation, measurable impact, and commitment to best security practices.
Russ Fordyce, CEO and Founder of the Business Intelligence Group, praised Badge Inc, stating, "Badge Inc is redefining cybersecurity with its privacy-first approach. It's a paradigm shift that tackles one of the biggest vulnerabilities in digital security today by eliminating stored identity credentials. Their innovative solutions are setting a new standard for authentication and data protection, and we are proud to recognize their leadership in this space."
The accolade follows an impressive year for Badge, which included winning five prestigious Global InfoSec Awards at the RSA Conference held in April 2025. They were recognized as the sole category winner for Privacy Enhancing Technology and Phishing Resistant Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) among other awards. This latest recognition only underscores Badge's leadership in cybersecurity innovation and privacy practices. Industry analyst Jack Poller hailed Badge as a "game changer," emphasizing that their solutions represent not merely incremental improvements but rather a complete transformation in how digital identity and security are approached.
"It is an honor to be recognized by the Business Intelligence Group with a Fortress Award for the second year in a row," expressed Dr. Tina Srivastava, Co-founder of Badge Inc. "This accolade reaffirms our belief that digital identity is a right, not a commodity. By eliminating stored identity credentials, we forge an unprecedented synergy between privacy and security, fundamentally redefining what it means to trust in the digital space."
By removing stored identity credentials from authentication stages, which are commonly cited as a leading cause of data breaches, Badge Inc sets a higher benchmark for security and trust in the digital age. Known as a Privacy Company, Badge is not only redefining methods of authentication but is also strongly committed to protecting data, ensuring a secure digital future for users worldwide.
For those interested in learning more about the Fortress Cybersecurity Awards, additional information can be found at
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About Badge
Badge Inc. specializes in enabling privacy-preserving authentication across diverse applications, using any device without relying on stored user secrets or personally identifiable information (PII). Their patented technology empowers users to derive private keys on-the-fly through biometrics and various factors of their choice, all without the need for hardware tokens or secrets. Established by a group of PhDs in cryptography from MIT and backed by premier venture capitalists, Badge Inc. collaborates with Fortune 500 companies across sectors such as healthcare, banking, and retail. For further details, visit
www.badgeinc.com.
About Business Intelligence Group
Founded with the objective of recognizing exceptional talent and performance within the business community, the Business Intelligence Group offers unique honors tailored for professional achievement. Different from traditional industry awards, their programs are evaluated by seasoned executives who employ a proprietary scoring system to gauge multiple aspects of business performance.
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