Training Details
1-DAY TRAINING, 4 SEPTEMBER @ MEERVAART AMSTERDAM
TICKET PRICE: €900 EX BTW
Lock Forensics: A lesson in physical security for the blue and purple team
Are you responsible for securing physical spaces and want to ensure your defenses haven’t been silently breached? This hands-on one-day class is designed specifically for blue and purple team professionals who need to detect and analyze unauthorized lock manipulation techniques.
Course Overview
Locks are often an important line of defense, but even high-security locks can be compromised with subtle techniques that leave little evidence to the untrained eye. Attackers have easy access to non-destructive openingtools, and with countless tutorials available on YouTube, learning how to exploit different lock types has never been easier. This class will teach you how to inspect locks for signs of tampering and interpret the forensic traces left behind by various attack methods.
What You'll Learn:
- The fundamentals of lock forensics and investigative techniques
- Recognizing and identifying tool marks left by common attack methods, including:
- Lockpicking
- Bumping
- Impact picking (pick guns)
- Impressioning
- Other popular lock exploitation techniques
- Photographing microscopic traces and use of microscopes for detailed forensic analysis
- Methods of forensically secure lock disassembly
- How to properly document evidence of tampering
- Understanding attack timelines and reconstructing breach scenarios
- Best practices for hardening physical security based on forensic findings
- The best tools of the trade to analyse hardware yourself on site and document the findings
Why Attend?
- Enhance your ability to understand, detect and investigate physical security breaches
- Develop a deeper understanding of lock vulnerabilities and possible defenses
- Gain hands-on experience with real-world case studies and forensic analysis
- Learn from experienced instructors with expertise in physical security and forensic investigation
- Receive a certificate of completion to validate your new skill set
Who Should Attend?
This class is ideal for blue and purple team members, security specialists, incident responders, and anyone responsible for protecting physical assets from unauthorized access. If you defend the fort, this training will help ensure your locks haven’t already been bypassed without your knowledge.
Sign Up Today! Spaces are limited to ensure personalized instruction and hands-on practice material.
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is required. All necessary tools and materials will be provided during the class.
Important Notice
This training is strictly for security professionals and individuals with a legitimate interest in physical security. Participants must sign up using their full name and work email address. The trainer reserves the right to deny admission if necessary.
BARRY WELS
Wels Security Solution BV
Barry is a globally recognized expert in the field of physical security and lockpicking, bringing over decades of experience to the Red Team Lock Entry Course. As one of the founders of The Open Organisation Of Lockpickers (TOOOL), Barry has dedicated his career to advancing the understanding of lock mechanisms and security vulnerabilities, making him a highly sought-after instructor for professionals in the security industry.
Barry's passion for locks began in the late 1980's leading him to become one of the foremost authorities in lockpicking and non-destructive entry techniques. His deep technical knowledge is complemented by his practical experience, having conducted numerous security assessments and red teaming exercises for high-profile clients around the world. As of 2012, Barry pursued a career as a professional lock specialist and set up Wels Security Solutions BV. This means classes and material are only available for security specialists.
As an instructor, Barry is known for his engaging teaching style and ability to simplify complex concepts, making them accessible to all participants. His hands-on approach ensures that students not only learn the theoretical aspects of lock mechanisms but also gain invaluable practical skills through real-world scenarios and interactive exercises.
Barry has been featured in various media outlets and security conferences like lockcon, blackhat and defcon. He is committed to ethical practices and only educates security specialists with a need to know.