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What Is Physical Penetration Testing?

Physical penetration testing is a method used to evaluate and improve an organization’s physical security controls by simulating real-world attacks on its facilities. These tests involve attempts to gain unauthorized access to buildings, data centers, or other secure areas in order to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. The purpose is to ensure that your physical security measures are robust enough to withstand real threats.

 

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Our Physical Penetration Testing Methods

To ensure your organization is protected against both digital and physical threats, we employ a range of advanced physical penetration testing techniques. Below is an in-depth overview of the key methods we use:

 

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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) is a core technique we use to collect and analyze publicly available information about the target organization. It helps us identify weaknesses and strategically plan our engagement. We use OSINT for:

 

• Information Gathering: We collect data from social media, public records, and corporate communication channels to understand the company’s structure, employees, and technical infrastructure, including building layouts.

• Weakness Identification: We analyze the technical and physical environment to identify potential entry points and security flaws.

• Attack Planning: The collected data is used to develop realistic attack scenarios involving both technical and physical intrusion methods.

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By integrating OSINT into our methodology, we conduct highly effective and targeted Black Team operations that expose even the most hidden vulnerabilities.

 

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Social Engineering

Social engineering involves manipulating people into revealing confidential information or performing actions that give us unauthorized access. This may include:

 

• Impersonation: Posing as a legitimate employee, vendor, or technician to gain physical access.

• Tailgating: Following an authorized person into a restricted area without presenting credentials.

• Phishing & Vishing: Sending fraudulent emails or making deceptive phone calls to trick employees into disclosing sensitive information.

• Pretexting: Creating a fabricated scenario to gain access — for example, posing as IT support responding to an urgent issue.

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Through social engineering, we identify and exploit human vulnerabilities within your security protocols.

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Technical Bypass

Technical bypass involves using specialized tools and techniques to circumvent physical security controls. Examples include:

 

• Lock Picking: Using lock tools to open doors without keys.

• RFID Cloning: Duplicating access cards or badges to gain unauthorized entry.

• Alarm System Bypass: Identifying and exploiting weaknesses in sensors, alarm systems, or surveillance cameras.

• Bluetooth Hacking: Exploiting vulnerabilities in Bluetooth-enabled security systems to gain entry.

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