Physical Security

Physical Penetration Testing

Test whether physical controls can prevent unauthorized access to facilities, people and sensitive areas.

Service Overview

A focused technical assessment with clear outcomes

Physical penetration testing evaluates how well real world security controls protect facilities and the systems and information inside them. Engagements are carefully scoped and authorized so testing can examine physical access controls without creating unnecessary operational risk.

Every engagement begins with an agreed scope, written authorization and clear rules for testing. The exact activities depend on the systems, objectives and constraints established with the client before work begins.

Areas of Focus

What we assess

Testing is tailored to the engagement. Relevant areas can include the following.

Perimeter and building access controlsIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
Reception and visitor processesIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
Restricted and sensitive areasIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
Badge, door and access proceduresIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
Employee security awareness where authorizedIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
Physical access to systems and informationIncluded where relevant to the agreed scope, environment and engagement objectives.
PHYSICAL TESTING METHODOLOGY

How physical security is tested

Physical testing requires precise authorization and safety controls. The objective is to evaluate realistic access opportunities without creating unnecessary operational risk.

01
Rules and authorization

Agree on locations, objectives, authorized techniques, safety limits, contacts and prohibited actions.

02
Site reconnaissance

Review the physical environment, access points, visible controls and realistic opportunities for entry.

03
Access testing

Conduct approved attempts to bypass or exploit physical and procedural controls.

04
Human and process review

Where authorized, evaluate how procedures and staff interactions affect physical security.

05
Evidence and impact

Document successful and unsuccessful attempts and assess what access could have enabled.

06
Debrief and recommendations

Provide findings and practical improvements for physical controls, procedures and awareness.

Reporting and Deliverables

Clear findings your team can act on

Reporting is designed for both technical teams and business decision makers. Findings are supported by context and organized so remediation can be prioritized.

Executive summary and engagement outcome
Validated physical security findings
Access control and process observations
Evidence permitted by the engagement rules
Prioritized physical security recommendations
Remediation and Validation

From finding to corrective action

NetPhantom does not treat delivery of the report as the end of the conversation. Findings are explained, questions are addressed and remediation priorities are clarified. Where appropriate, retesting can be used to confirm that corrective actions have addressed the validated issue.

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