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Physical Penetration Testing

Validate the Effectiveness of your Physical Access Controls

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Digital firewalls mean nothing if an intruder can walk through your front door, plug a rogue device into your network, and walk out with a server drive. 

Most security budgets focus heavily on cyber defences while leaving physical doors wide open. Risk Crew’s ethical hackers use real-world physical breach tactics, such as tailgating, lock picking, badge cloning, and social engineering, to test your building security, staff vigilance, and access controls before malicious actors do. 

What We Test During a Physical Security Assessment

Testing fence line integrity, gate locks, anti-passback systems, and window security. 

Attempting badge cloning, door bypasses, lock picking, and tailgating past reception. 

Impersonating delivery drivers, contractors, and IT auditors to bypass staff questioning. 

Testing internal physical access, exposed network ports, clean desk policies, and server rack locks. 

Core Deliverable Practical Output Key Audience
Physical Risk Analysis Detailed timeline of all breach attempts, photographic proof of entry points Facility & Security Managers
Exploitation Impact Audit Inventory of compromised data and hardware, proof-of-concept rogue device drop CISOs & Executive Boards
Remediation Action Plan Prioritised physical control fixes, cost-effective barrier upgrade recommendationsProperty & Security Operations

Why Risk Crew?

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If our testing fails to deliver actionable value or meet the agreed scope, you don't pay. Simple as that.

Zero Operational Disruption: Every test follows strict, pre-agreed Rules of Engagement (RoE) to keep your staff safe and operations running.

Certified UK Consultants: Executed by seasoned security specialists carried out under official authorisation protocols.

30-Day Follow-Up Support: Includes 30 days of direct access to your lead tester to review physical fixes and security upgrades.

Testing Covers Your Existing Building Access Controls

Personnel & Employees

Attempt to evade employees and security personnel through social engineering attacks, tailgating and fake identification cards

Physical Barriers

Attempt to gain access through restricted access points and secured perimeter

Alarm Systems & Sensors

Attempt to bypass alarmed security systems without triggering alarms

Electronic Access Controls

Attempt to bypass or deceive turnstiles, badge readers and biometric systems

Video Surveillance Systems

Access or trigger security cameras (CCTV) to assess security personnel’s’ responses

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FAQs

A physical penetration test evaluates whether an attacker can physically bypass your building security, access controls, and staff vigilance to reach server rooms, critical hardware, or confidential physical documents. 

  1. Analyse the Report: Your physical penetration test report will highlight the vulnerabilities detected, potential impacts, and suggest remediation measures.
  2. Prioritise Remediation Efforts: Some findings may pose a higher risk than others. The attendant risk (based on severity, potential impact, and exploitability) will determine which vulnerability to address first.
  3. Develop a Remediation Plan: This plan should include the steps required to address each vulnerability, the resources required, timelines, and the individuals or teams responsible.
  4. Implement Fixes: This could involve a range of actions, from increasing security personnel presence, enhancing CCTV coverage, installing better access control systems, improving lighting, or using Risk Crew’s training and awareness program to help employees improve their understanding of security procedures.
  5. Policy and Procedure Adjustments: The penetration test may well reveal gaps in your current security policies or procedures. It is crucial to update your policies and standards to reflect what was discovered in the test.
  6. Re-test: After remediation measures have been implemented, it would be a good idea to conduct another penetration test to ensure the fixes are effective, and that no new vulnerabilities have been introduced.
  7. Continuous Monitoring and Improvement: Physical security, like all aspects of security, requires continuous monitoring and improvement to be effective. Regular testing and assessment can help keep your physical security posture robust and up to date.

Most physical tests take between 3 to 7 days depending on facility size, location count, and testing scope. This includes reconnaissance, live breach attempts, and report delivery.