Synopses & Reviews
For the first time, Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, has assembled an instructional manual geared specifically toward penetration testers. Unlike other texts on the subject (which tend to be either massive volumes detailing every conceivable style of lock or brief "spy manuals" that only skim the surface) this book is for INFOSEC professionals that need essential, core knowledge of lockpicking and seek the ability to open most locks with relative ease. Deviant's material is presented with rich, detailed diagrams and is offered in easy-to-follow lessons which allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques like shimming, bumping, and bypassing is explained and shown.Whether you're being hired to penetrate security or simply trying to harden your own defenses, this book is essential.
- Detailed photos make learning as easy as picking a lock
- DVD is filled with indispensible lock picking videos and color photos
- Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs
Review
Winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010-- "Practical Lock Picking (PLP) is an awesome book. I don't provide physical testing services, but as a security professional familiar with Deviant's reputation I was curious to read PLP. Not only is PLP an incredible resource, it should also serve as a model text for others who want to write a good book. First, although the book is less than 250 pages, it is very reasonably priced. Second, Deviant wastes NO space. There is no filler material, background found in other readily available texts, reprinted Web site content, etc. Third, the writing is exceptionally clear and methodical, with extreme attention to detail and a master's approach to educating the reader. Finally, the diagrams, pictures, and figures are superb."--Richard Bejtlich, TaoSecurity
"No matter what your background is, if you want a new and fascinating insight into this world, I don't think any book will give you a better introduction to this field than this one."--Barry Wels, Founder and President, The open Organisation Of Lockpickers
"You have exhausted your budgets on the myriad of high tech cyber threats and finally have time to take a breath. Just as you settle in your chair to review the dashboard which shows the fruits of your tireless effort, an alert hits your phone. The voice on the phone cries out 'The servers are GONE!' This book will show you what happens when attackers decide to 'get physical."--Chris Nickerson, Lares Consulting
"The clear explanation and plentiful diagrams leave the reader with a clear idea of how lock mechanisms work, and the practice exercises that follow build on this knowledge to allow the reader to quickly progress before moving on to the simpler techniques, shimming and bumping...Overall the book does much to dispel the myth that lock-picking is an arcane, difficult art and puts the reader in a position to carry out more effective physical security reviews...In summary this is an excellent practical introduction to the subject and the publishers are to be congratulated for producing another good niche penetration testing book."--Nick Dunn, BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT
Synopsis
For the first time, Deviant Ollam, well known lock picking teacher from DEFCON and Shmoocon is putting all of his knowledge into one book Infosec professionals that need knowledge of lock picking will find this the perfect tutorial and later reference with solid and fast-acquired understanding of a variety of locks including electronic devices. You will find everything you need including quick-entry tricks like shimming, bumping, and bypassing, along with details on how ensure future access and how to cover your tracks.
Author has taught 1000s of individuals many at leading conferences like DEFCON and Shmoocon
Only up-to-date book available for the information security professional
This knowledge completes the penetration tester's toolkit for internal and external audits of a company's security
Synopsis
Practical Lock Picking: A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide provides an introduction to the basic principles of lock picking. It combines both easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, and tutorials that will help security-conscious people learn how to open most of the locks they may encounter during auditing or assessment work.
The text covers the fundamentals of pin tumbler and wafer locks; the basics of picking; beginner and advanced training; and quick entry techniques. The discussions focus on pin tumbler locks, with several diagrams provided to illustrate the construction and function of these locks. Guides and exercises demonstrate the use of basic lock-picking tools in order to manipulate and open these locks. The text also describes the most common "alternative" designs of pin tumbler locks and summarizes the tools and techniques that can be effective against them.
The book can be a valuable resource for both beginners and those seeking advanced, professional training in lock picking. Individuals working in the field of penetration testing can use the book to enhance their repertoire of skills.
- Detailed photos make learning as easy as picking a lock
- DVD is filled with indispensible lock picking videos and color photos
- Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs
Synopsis
Learn how to pick simple and complex locks alike with the best teacher around-Deviant Ollam!
Synopsis
Winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010 award! Learn how to pick simple and complex locks alike with the best teacher around -- Deviant Ollam!
About the Author
Deviant Ollam's first and strongest love has always been teaching. A graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology's Science, Technology, and Society program, he is always fascinated by the interplay that connects human values and social trends to developments in the technical world. While earning his BS degree at NJIT, Deviant also completed the History degree program federated between that institution and Rutgers University. While paying the bills as a security auditor and penetration testing consultant with The CORE Group, Deviant is also a member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. division of TOOOL, The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers. Every year at DEFCON and ShmooCon, Deviant runs the Lockpick Village, and he has conducted physical security training sessions at Black Hat, DeepSec, ToorCon, HackCon, ShakaCon, HackInTheBox, CanSecWest, ekoparty, and the United States Military Academy at West Point. His favorite Amendments to the U.S. Constitution are, in no particular order, the 1st, 2nd, 9th, and 10th.
Member of the Board of Directors of the U.S. division of TOOOL, The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers and Security Auditor and Penetration Testing Consultant with The CORE Group
Table of Contents
Foreword by Barry Wels Ethical Considerations by Babak Javadi Introduction Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Pin Tumbler and Wafer Locks Chapter 2. The Basics of Picking: Exploiting Weaknesses Chapter 3. Beginner Training: How to Get Very Good, Very Fast Chapter 4. Advanced Traiing: Learning Some Additional Skills Chapter 5. Quick-Entry Tricks: Shimming, Bumping, and Bypassing Chapter 6. They All Come Tumbling Down: Pin Tumblers in other Configurations Appendix. Guide to Tools and Toolkits