Physical Penetration Testing — Breaking Into Buildings Legally

Physical Penetration Testing

The most expensive cyber defenses are useless if someone can walk into your server room. Physical pentesting tests real-world security.

Common Physical Attack Techniques

1. Tailgating

Follow an authorized employee through a secure door. Hold a box of documents, look like you belong. Success rate: 70-90% at most companies.

2. Badge Cloning

# Using Proxmark3 (₹15,000)
# Get within 5cm of someone's badge
proxmark3> lf hid read
# Clone to a blank card
proxmark3> lf hid clone

Now you have a working copy of their access badge.

3. Lock Picking

Standard pin-tumbler locks can be picked in 30 seconds to 5 minutes with basic tools (₹500 set from Amazon).

4. Social Engineering Entry

• "I'm from IT, here to fix the server"
• "Food delivery for the office"
• "I'm the new employee, starting today"

What Physical Pentesters Do Inside

• 📸 Document security weaknesses
• 💻 Plant USB rubber duckies
• 📡 Install rogue WiFi access point
• 🔌 Connect to ethernet ports
• 📋 Access sensitive documents left on desks

Physical Security Recommendations

• 🔒 Implement mantrap entrances
• 🔒 Use encrypted RFID badges
• 🔒 Security cameras on all entry points
• 🔒 Clean desk policy
• 🔒 Visitor management system

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