Elevators 101 - Security Design and Bypass Techniques

Learn how elevator security systems can be compromised and properly integrated into building security designs in this DEF CON 33 conference talk. Explore the vulnerabilities in elevator floor lockout systems that are commonly relied upon as primary or supplementary security measures in buildings. Discover various attack vectors including exploitation of special operating modes, manipulation of elevator controllers to gain unauthorized floor access, and hoistway entry techniques. Understand the security implications of poorly configured elevator systems and gain insights into how attackers can bypass restrictions to access secured areas. Master the principles of incorporating elevators effectively into comprehensive security architectures while identifying common implementation flaws that create security gaps in building access control systems.