Is Your Facility Truly Secure? A Case for Physical Security Penetration Testing
An unlocked door, a distracted guard or an unverified visitor can bypass even the most sophisticated security systems. This is why, resilient organisations are employing physical security penetration testing to understand the vulnerabilities, loopholes and blind spots.
What is Physical Security Penetration Testing?
Physical security penetration testing is a simulated breach of premises, carried out ethically by trained professionals. These exercises enable us to understand how a real-world intruder might attempt to enter your facility using deception, impersonation, or social engineering. The objective is to test layers of security and find the cracks you never knew existed.
Imagine this: An individual enters your building, pretending to have lost their access card. They’re easily granted access by the main gate, stroll through unsecured hallways, and gain access to sensitive utility rooms.
This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s a real-life scenario we encountered during our physical security penetration testing.
How MitKat Helped a Leading Tech Park Secure Its Premises?
MitKat Advisory recently conducted a multi-tower physical security penetration testing assignment at a prominent corporate campus housing multiple global companies in Pune.
Our findings were alarming:
- Unauthorised entry was gained through fabricated interviews or access card loss excuses.
- Guards failed to verify fake IDs or log visitor credentials properly.
- Critical utility areas like control and electrical rooms were left unattended or accessible.
- No guard deployment in few basement areas.
Through these real-world breach simulations, MitKat helped the client understand how procedural lapses, over-reliance on manual checks, and communication gaps can expose assets. The report included a prioritized roadmap – covering SOP upgrades, training modules, and system-level interventions.
Why Physical Security Penetration Testing Matters?
- Audits can’t detect what real-life stress tests can.
- People, not just systems, are often the weakest link.
- It builds resilience, not just compliance.
Ready to test your physical security? Get in touch with us today!