Physical Security Assessments and Penetration Testing
Real-world simulation of your physical security controls that protect your people, property, information and physical assets.
Most companies understand the need for robust information security. Large sums are spent on technology aimed at securing networks, systems, and information. However, one of the areas frequently overlooked is physical security. While an organisation may implement strong authentication, secure code, and comprehensive intrusion prevention controls, even the most secure facility is often subject to vulnerabilities from gaps in physical security.
Robust physical security can help protect your people, property, information and physical assets
Keep your people, customers and the public safe
Prevent unauthorised people accessing your premises, information or assets
Maintain the trust and confidence of the people and organsations your serve or work with
Deliver services without disruption in the event of a heightened threat level or disaster
Meet your obligations under the Federal Work Health and Safety Act 2011 and local equivalents
Physical security threats include:
- Personal and property crime
- Intellectual property theft and corporate espionage
- Natural disasters, industrial disasters, and pandemics
- Civil disturbances
- Workplace violence from both insiders and external parties
- Terrorist acts and kidnappings
- Other risks, such as disturbed people and traffic accidents
What is a Physical Security Assessment and Penetration Test?
Physical security is subject to misconceptions that can be devastating – placing surveillance cameras around a secure site and then leaving the feed unmonitored or implementing security controls that can be easily avoided by a convincing social engineer.
In a site audit, a professional will inspect your premises’ security profile – observing and taking note of any vulnerabilities that could potentially be exploited to gain access to your valuable information.
During a physical security penetration test, the value of the controls in place is rigorously tested by a team of experienced consultants, trained to think like an intruder.
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How does a Physical Security Assessment and Penetration Test work?
Depending on your requirements, the scope of the test can vary widely. Based on your needs, a test may involve an individual attempting to talk their way into a secure facility during business hours or tailgate other employees, all the way to an invasive attack on your facility and systems, attempting to enter offices and computer rooms, circumvent alarms or disable cameras and essentially prove the real-world efficacy of your security controls.
In a physical security penetration test, motivated individuals act like intruders in that they employ creativity and tenacity as they attempt to breach your defences and gain access. However rather than stealing or destroying your assets, they then comprehensively report where the vulnerabilities exist so that you can fix the problems and fortify your security.
After this point additional checks or penetration tests are recommended – to see whether issues have been fixed, or if new vulnerabilities have arisen.
Why partner with CyberCX?
CyberCX combines unmatched Penetration Testing capabilities with a strong local presence in Australia to deliver outstanding results. Protect your assets and ensure operational resilience with comprehensive testing from the region’s largest and most experienced team of certified testing experts.
In order to undertake physical security work legally in Australia you need to be licensed.
CyberCX has a current Master Licence (000109225) issued under the Security Industry Act 1997.
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