Can Someone Just Walk Into Your Office?

Real-World Physical Penetration Tests That Expose Your Weakest Points

You’ve probably invested in surveillance cameras, hired guards, and installed a badge entry system. But here’s the hard truth—most businesses still leave the door wide open to intruders. Literally.

At Braav, we regularly test corporate facilities to see just how easy it is for someone to get inside without permission. We don’t mean hacking into your systems. We mean walking through the front door, blending in, and bypassing all your safeguards in plain sight.

What Is Physical Penetration Testing?

Physical penetration testing is a hands-on security audit where professionals simulate real-world intrusion attempts. It’s not theoretical. We act like an attacker would. Our team uses techniques like badge cloning, tailgating, and social engineering to test how vulnerable your facility really is.

We then provide a full report: what worked, what didn’t, and exactly how to fix it.

The Most Common Ways Intruders Get In

Here are a few methods that work far too often:

• Tailgating: A team member innocently holds the door open for someone behind them. One of the easiest ways in.
• Badge Cloning: With a little proximity and the right tools, a fake access badge can be created.
• Delivery Disguises: Wearing a vest and holding a clipboard is often enough to get waved through.
• Bathroom Access: Slipping in behind someone or entering through unlocked secondary doors near restrooms.
• Confidence: A person who walks like they belong is rarely questioned.

Why Your Office May Be More Vulnerable Than You Think

Security audits and camera systems are great, but they often don’t test how real people behave under pressure. Employees aren’t trained to challenge suspicious behavior. Guards may be distracted. Policies may exist but aren’t followed consistently.

We’ve breached buildings where the front desk security greeted us with a smile and never asked for ID.

What a Braav Physical Penetration Test Looks Like

• We start with adversary path modeling to plan possible entry points.
• Our red team uses badge spoofing, tailgating, and on-site observation to attempt real entry.
• Once inside, we map how far we can go—server rooms, executive floors, storage closets.
• Finally, we deliver a resilience score and action plan to harden your defenses.

Real Results

One client assumed their security was tight. Our team gained access to their executive suite in under 11 minutes using nothing but a fake badge and a confident walk.

Another client asked us to test a high-security storage room. We accessed it through an unlocked side door and left unnoticed. They now require two-factor authentication for sensitive zones.

What You Can Do Today

• Train employees to question unknown faces, even if it feels uncomfortable
• Test all entry points, including side doors and delivery areas
• Review your badge system for cloning vulnerabilities
• Consider an annual physical penetration test to stay ahead of evolving threats

Schedule a Physical Penetration Test With Braav

Want to know how secure your office really is? We’ll show you—with real tactics and real results. Let’s uncover your blind spots before someone else does.

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