Physical penetration testing: methodology, tools and legal principles
Physical penetration testing evaluates physical security measures: access control, tailgating, lock picking, badge cloning, OSINT for physical targets, and on-site social engineering. This article explains the methodology (PTES Physical), tools (Proxmark3, Flipper Zero, lock picks), legal safeguards (authorization letters), and protective measures against physical attacks.
Summary: A framework for describing attacker behavior: Tactics (What is the goal?), Techniques (How is it achieved?), and Procedures (Specific steps). TTPs are more consistent than IoCs - attackers change IP addresses, but rarely change their approach.
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M.Sc. IT-Sicherheit mit über 5 Jahren Erfahrung in offensiver Sicherheitsanalyse. Leitet die Durchführung von Penetrationstests mit Spezialisierung auf Web-Applikationen, Netzwerk-Infrastruktur, Reverse Engineering und Hardware-Sicherheit. Verantwortlich für mehrere Responsible Disclosures.
