Physical security is a fundamental layer of organizational defense and is often the first barrier protecting critical assets, systems, and personnel. Despite strong cybersecurity controls, weaknesses in physical security can allow attackers to gain direct access to facilities, networks, and sensitive information. Physical Penetration Testing evaluates how well an organization can prevent, detect, and respond to unauthorized physical access attempts. Shavit Group – Security Defense & Cyber provides Physical Penetration Testing services designed to simulate real-world intrusion scenarios and identify physical security gaps before they are exploited.
Physical Penetration Testing is a controlled and authorized assessment that tests the effectiveness of physical security controls, procedures, and human response. The objective is to demonstrate how attackers can bypass barriers, exploit procedural weaknesses, or manipulate personnel to gain access to restricted areas.
Testing Methodology and Approach
Physical penetration testing is conducted using structured methodologies and strict rules of engagement to ensure safety, legality, and operational continuity. Each engagement begins with detailed planning, scoping, and coordination with designated stakeholders.
The testing process may include perimeter analysis, access control evaluation, surveillance and monitoring assessment, and controlled intrusion attempts. Techniques may involve tailgating, impersonation, exploitation of unsecured entry points, and manipulation of physical security procedures. Social engineering elements may be combined with physical testing to reflect realistic attack scenarios.
Black Box, Gray Box, and White Box approaches are supported, allowing organizations to assess both blind detection capabilities and known-response procedures.
Scope and Coverage
Physical Penetration Testing can be adapted to a wide range of environments, including:
- Office buildings and corporate campuses
- Data centers and server rooms
- Industrial and critical infrastructure facilities
- Government and defense sites
- Restricted and high-security areas
Testing evaluates physical barriers, access control systems, surveillance coverage, guard procedures, visitor management, and incident response effectiveness.
Reporting and Remediation Support
Each engagement concludes with a detailed and actionable report. The report includes a step-by-step description of access attempts, evidence of successful entry, and an analysis of potential business, safety, and security impact. Findings are prioritized based on risk and likelihood.
Clear remediation recommendations are provided to improve physical security controls, enhance procedures, and strengthen coordination between security teams. Re-testing services are available to validate improvements and ensure long-term effectiveness.
Why Choose Shavit Group
Physical security testing requires operational discipline, discretion, and real-world experience. Shavit Group applies an intelligence-driven approach shaped by extensive backgrounds in military, intelligence agencies, special forces, and law enforcement operations.
The testing team understands how real intruders operate and how physical, technical, and human factors intersect. This enables realistic simulations that uncover weaknesses often overlooked by standard audits.
Organizations across government, enterprise, and critical infrastructure sectors rely on Shavit Group to strengthen their physical security posture and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to critical assets.
