Physical Penetration Testing Courses and Certifications

Learn to identify and exploit physical security vulnerabilities, conduct penetration tests, and improve organizational security. Gain hands-on skills in lock picking, social engineering, and bypassing access controls.

• Cybrary
• 7-8 hours
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

DEFCONConference

From Pwn to Plan - Turning Physical Exploits Into Upgrades

Master the complete physical penetration testing lifecycle, from reconnaissance to actionable reporting, with real-world war stories and professional methodologies.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

Elevators 101 - Security Design and Bypass Techniques

Discover elevator security vulnerabilities and bypass techniques including floor lockouts, controller manipulation, and hoistway entry methods for physical security assessments.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

How NOT to Perform Covert Entry Assessments

Discover real-world mistakes and effective techniques for covert entry assessments, debunking Hollywood myths while learning physical surveys, social engineering, and troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

DEFCONConference

Flipping Locks - Remote Badge Cloning with the Flipper Zero and More

Discover advanced RFID badge cloning techniques using Flipper Zero and custom hardware for remote penetration testing without direct target interaction.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NorthSec

Social Engineering for Physical Pentesting Assignments

Master social engineering tactics for physical penetration testing, including reconnaissance, pretexting, tailgating, and bypassing security to access restricted areas ethically.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Hack In The Box Security Conference

Covert Entry Stories and The Lessons That They Teach Us

Uncover real-world red team physical breach stories and learn how corporate security fails, plus defensive strategies to prevent network compromise through physical entry points.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ekoparty Security Conference

Protecting Against Forcible Entry

Explore real-world physical security threats beyond lock picking, covering how criminals, locksmiths, firefighters, and military breach doors, walls, windows, and fences.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ekoparty Security Conference

Bypass 102 - Physical Security Lock Remediation and Hardening Techniques

Discover how to harden door installations against common physical security attacks like under-the-door techniques and latch slipping with expert remediation strategies.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Physical Penetration Testing - You Keep a Knockin But You Can't Come In - Phil Grime

Learn physical penetration testing techniques, from bypassing security measures to exploiting human vulnerabilities. Discover effective strategies for protecting assets and winning without confrontation.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

All Your Base Still Belong To Us - Physical Penetration Testing Tales

Explore real-world physical penetration testing experiences, uncovering vulnerabilities in security systems and learning valuable lessons for improving organizational defenses.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Security BSides San Francisco

Red Team Tales - 7 Years of Physical Penetration Testing

Discover untold stories, innovative bypasses, and social engineering techniques from 7 years of physical penetration testing. Gain insights into defeating security measures through real-world examples.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

BruCON Security Conference

Red Team Tales: 7 Years of Physical Penetration Testing

Explore real-world physical penetration testing experiences across diverse facilities, from banks to cheese factories. Gain insights into security vulnerabilities and unconventional tactics used in red team operations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ekoparty Security Conference

Reconnaissance for Physical Penetration Testing

Discover advanced techniques for physical penetration testing, from analyzing building exteriors to predicting security measures, asset locations, and guard patterns based on extensive floor plan research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

44CON Information Security Conference

Red Team Tales - 7 Years of Physical Penetration Testing

Insider tales from 7 years of physical penetration testing, revealing techniques for breaching high-security facilities and debunking myths about physical security across various industries.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk