IT-Defense 2026Master Class Physical Security: Advanced Lockpicking & Bypass Techniques for Red Team Operators

Master Class Physical Security: Advanced Lockpicking & Bypass Techniques for Red Team Operators

Instructor: Barry Wels

Duration: 1 day - February 3, 2026

Step beyond the digital perimeter and sharpen your red-teaming capabilities with a deep dive into the physical side of security. Join us for a high-intensity, one-day hands-on course designed specifically for cybersecurity professionals looking to develop or enhance their red-teaming physical intrusion skills.

Why This Matters More Than Ever
In today’s world, where protecting sensitive data, critical infrastructure, and personnel is more important than ever, physical security plays a crucial role. Understanding how real-world attackers think and act is essential to building resilient defenses. This training equips you with the skills to test, challenge and ultimately strengthen your physical security systems.

Course Summary
This training focuses on the real-world application of advanced lock manipulation and bypass methods used in red teaming and physical penetration testing. The class is hands-on and you’ll be working directly with all sorts of locks, tools and techniques. 

What You’ll Learn

  • Core principles behind lock mechanisms and their weaknesses
  • Advanced picking tools and techniques for a wide range of locks
  • High-security lock bypass methods and non-destructive entry approaches
  • Copy almost any key on the spot in a matter of minutes 
  • Hands-on exercises with commonly encountered commercial and residential locks
  • Secret sauce: Exclusive content not typically covered in other training courses
  • Legal frameworks and ethical responsibilities tied to physical intrusion work

Why This Training Matters

  • Get direct, hands-on experience under expert supervision
  • Strengthen your overall assessment skills by understanding physical vulnerabilities
  • Learn offensive techniques to better inform defensive strategies
  • Earn a certificate that validates your advanced physical security capabilities
  • Collaborate and network with other professionals focused on offensive security

 

Included Hardware Kit
Participants will receive a professional toolkit valued at €350, containing the same gear used throughout the training. You’ll leave equipped and ready to apply your new skills in real-world scenarios immediately. Optional tool sets are also available for purchase to supplement your personal collection (not included in the course fee).

Who Should Attend

This course is tailored for:

  • Red, blue, and purple teamers
  • Penetration testers
  • Physical security consultants
  • Cybersecurity professionals who need to understand the physical dimension of risk

Requirements & Access
No prior experience is necessary—everything needed to participate is provided. However, attendance is strictly limited to verified professionals working in penetration testing, red teaming or related security roles.

Price: € 1.100

Date
February 03, 2026

Location
Maritim Hotel Würzburg
Pleichertorstraße 5
97070 Würzburg
+49 931 3053-0
info.wur@maritim.de