Physical Security Assessment
Physical security assessments evaluate the effectiveness of physical controls protecting an organization's assets, people, and information. This guide covers the methodology, tools, and techniques for conducting safe and legal physical assessments.
What You'll Learn
- Physical reconnaissance techniques
- Social engineering for physical access
- Lock picking and bypass methods
- RFID/NFC cloning and access control bypass
Guide Sections
Reconnaissance
Techniques for gathering intelligence about a target facility, including satellite imagery analysis and onsite observation.
Social Engineering
Techniques for tailgating, pretexting, and manipulating human factors to gain unauthorized physical access.
Lock Picking & Bypassing
Understanding mechanical lock mechanisms, picking techniques, and non-destructive bypass methods.
RFID & Access Control
Analyzing and cloning RFID/NFC credentials, Wiegand protocol, and bypassing electronic access control.
Physical Device Attacks
Deploying physical network implants (Dropbox, Keyloggers) to maintain persistence.
Documentation & Reporting
Best practices for documenting findings, photographing evidence, and writing reports.
Flipper Zero & RF Hacking
Complete guide to Sub-GHz attacks, RFID cloning, BadUSB payloads, and hardware hacking.
Essential Tools
Proxmark3
The industry standard tool for RFID/NFC analysis and cloning.
Flipper Zero
Multi-tool for radio protocols, access control systems, and hardware.
HackRF One
Software Defined Radio peripheral capable of transmission or reception of radio signals from 1 MHz to 6 GHz.
Lock Picking Tools
Standard hook and rake picks, tension wrenches, and bypass tools.
Shove Knife
Bypass tool for latch-type locks on outward opening doors.
Under-door Tool
Tool to manipulate lever handles from the outside of a door.
⚠️ Legal Disclaimer
Physical security assessments must be performed with explicit written authorization. Unauthorized access to buildings, lock picking, and RFID cloning can result in criminal charges. Always carry your authorization letter during engagements.