Practical Lock Picking
A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide
- 2nd Edition - September 24, 2012
- Author: Deviant Ollam
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 9 7 4 9 - 9 8 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 5 9 7 4 9 - 9 9 0 - 3
Practical Lock Picking, Second Edition, is an instructional manual that covers everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques such as shimming, bumpin… Read more
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Request a sales quotePractical Lock Picking, Second Edition, is an instructional manual that covers everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques such as shimming, bumping, and bypassing. Written by Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, and winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010 award, this book contains detailed photos that make learning as easy as picking a lock. Material is offered in easy-to-follow lessons that allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Whether the student will be hired at some point to penetrate security or simply trying to harden his or her own defenses, this book is essential.
This edition has been updated to reflect the changing landscape of tools and tactics which have emerged in recent years. It consists of 6 chapters that discuss topics such as the fundamentals of pin tumbler and wafer locks; the basics of picking, with emphasis on how to exploit weaknesses; tips for beginners on how to get very good and very fast in picking locks; advanced training; quick-entry tricks about shimming, bumping, and bypassing; and pin tumblers in other configurations.
This book is geared specifically toward penetration testers, security consultants, IT security professionals, and hackers.
This edition has been updated to reflect the changing landscape of tools and tactics which have emerged in recent years. It consists of 6 chapters that discuss topics such as the fundamentals of pin tumbler and wafer locks; the basics of picking, with emphasis on how to exploit weaknesses; tips for beginners on how to get very good and very fast in picking locks; advanced training; quick-entry tricks about shimming, bumping, and bypassing; and pin tumblers in other configurations.
This book is geared specifically toward penetration testers, security consultants, IT security professionals, and hackers.
- Detailed full-color photos make learning as easy as picking a lock
- Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs
Penetration testers, security consultants, and IT security professionals, hackers
Dedication
Foreword
Author’s Note
About the Author
About the Technical Editor
Ethical Considerations
Scenario One
Scenario Two
Scenario Three
So what do you think?
Do not pick locks you do not own
Do not pick locks on which you rely
Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Pin Tumbler and Wafer Locks
Pin Tumbler Locks
Wafer Locks
Summary
Chapter 2. The Basics of Picking—Exploiting Weaknesses
Exploiting Weaknesses in Locks
Picking with a Lifting Technique
Picking with a Raking Technique
Summary
Chapter 3. Beginner Training—How to Get Very Good, Very Fast
A Word on Equipment
The Basics of Field Stripping
Starter Exercises
Learning Exercises
Challenging Yourself Further
Using Rakes and Jigglers
Wafer Lock Exercises
Extra Hints
Summary
Chapter 4. Advanced Training—Learning Some Additional Skills
Pick-Resistant Pins
Specialized Picking Techniques
Specialized Picking Tools
Practice Exercises
Real-World Locks Which Offer Greater Challenges
Summary
Chapter 5. Quick-Entry Tricks—Shimming, Bumping, and Bypassing
Padlock Shims
Snapping and Bumping
Comb Picks
American Lock Bypass Tool
Door Bypassing
Summary
Chapter 6. They All Come Tumbling Down—Pin Tumblers in Other Configurations
Tubular Locks
Cruciform Locks
Dimple Locks
The Secret Weakness in 90% of Padlocks
Summary
Appendix: Guide to Tools and Toolkits
Guide To Differentiating Pick Tools
A Note About Tension Tools
Pick Kit Suggestions
Conclusion
Index
- No. of pages: 296
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: September 24, 2012
- Imprint: Syngress
- Paperback ISBN: 9781597499897
- eBook ISBN: 9781597499903
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Deviant Ollam
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.
Affiliations and expertise
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 GroupRead Practical Lock Picking on ScienceDirect