Impressioning
Author : Oliver Diederichsen
Publisher :
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 36,67 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Locks and keys
ISBN : 9783000213083
Keys to the Kingdom
Author : Deviant Ollam
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 21,46 MB
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1597499838
Book Description
Lockpicking has become a popular topic with many in the security community. While many have chosen to learn the fine art of opening locks without keys, few people explore the fascinating methods of attack that are possible WITH keys. Keys to the Kingdom addresses the topics of impressioning, master key escalation, skeleton keys, and bumping attacks that go well beyond any treatment of these topics in the author's previous book, Practical Lock Picking. This material is all new and focuses on locks currently in use as well as ones that have recently emerged on the market. Hackers and pen testers or persons tasked with defending their infrastructure and property from invasion will find these techniques uniquely valuable. As with Deviant Ollam's previous book, Practical Lock Picking, Keys to the Kingdom includes full-color versions of all diagrams and photographs. Check out the companion website which includes instructional videos that provide readers with a full-on training seminar from the author. Excellent companion to Deviant Ollam's Practical Lock Picking Understand the typical failings of common security hardware in order to avoid these weaknesses Learn advanced methods of physical attack in order to be more successful with penetration testing Detailed full-color photos in the book make learning easy, and companion website is filled with invalualble training videos from Dev!
Locksport
Author : Jos Weyers
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 2024-03-19
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 1718502257
Book Description
A comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to the fascinating sport of picking locks, Locksport is authored by five of the field’s foremost champions. Together, they’ll show you how to ethically, efficiently, and effectively bypass anything—from simple locks and safe dials to deadlocks and vaults. Welcome to the world of locksport, the sport of defeating locks. Whether you’re new to the challenge of lockpicking or aiming for championship gold, this book serves as your definitive guide, packed with practical advice from a team of experts. DIVE INTO THE ESSENTIALS WITH LOCKSPORT FOUNDATIONS How various locks work and how to maintain and disassemble practice locks What makes some locks more secure than others The laws, competitions, and communities that make up the world of locksport MASTER YOUR CRAFT WITH HANDS-ON TECHNIQUES How to pick pin tumblers and lever locks, make impressions or craft a working key from a blank, and manipulate open combination safe locks How to work with picks, rakes, tension wrenches, files, magnification tools, safe-lock graphs, and depth-measuring instruments The intricacies of security pins, wards, dimple locks, keyways, and antique locks GAIN THE COMPETITIVE EDGE WITH COMPETITION INSIGHTS The ins and outs of competition setup and tools and how to host your own competitions Expert strategies for managing your nerves and gathering lock intel What it’s like to participate in timed head-to-head competitions, PicTacToe™, escape challenges, and other lockpicking contests From mastering your first padlock to conquering a competition, Locksport will show you how to take your skills to the next level—and have endless fun doing it.
Practical Lock Picking
Author : Deviant Ollam
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 18,31 MB
Release : 2010-07-27
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1597496111
Book Description
For the first time, Deviant Ollam, one of the security industry's best-known lockpicking teachers, has assembled an instructional manual geared specifically toward penetration testers. Unlike other texts on the subject (which tend to be either massive volumes detailing every conceivable style of lock or brief "spy manuals" that only skim the surface) this book is for INFOSEC professionals that need essential, core knowledge of lockpicking and seek the ability to open most locks with relative ease. Deviant's material is presented with rich, detailed diagrams and is offered in easy-to-follow lessons which allow even beginners to acquire the knowledge very quickly. Everything from straightforward lockpicking to quick-entry techniques like shimming, bumping, and bypassing is explained and shown.Whether you're being hired to penetrate security or simply trying to harden your own defenses, this book is essential.
LOCKS, SAFES, AND SECURITY
Author : Marc Weber Tobias
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 1448 pages
File Size : 37,35 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Industries
ISBN : 0398083304
Book Description
This new second edition, many years in the making, provides the reader with the information that is needed to understand both traditional mechanisms as well as the most modern and sophisticated security technology incorporated into locks and how to bypass them. The author presents extremely detailed theoretical and practical information in order to facilitate a thorough understanding of the complex subject matter. While the first edition covered many topics in summary fashion, this revised work examines each facet of the subject in extensive and, when required, intricate detail. Law enforcement, forensic examiners, the intelligence community, security management personnel, locksmiths, architects, security specialists, special operations personnel, lawyers, and others need to have this critical information presented in this book in order to deal effectively with their missions and be able to assess vulnerability through a solid theoretical understanding of the subjects covered. Information in this book has been gathered from many sources, including locksmiths, manufacturers, instructors from recognized specialized entry schools, vendors, lock suppliers, designers, engineers, inventors, forensic examiners, and others. The subject of this book is very complicated, diverse, and global. There is a great deal of history and technology incorporated within the modern lock, container, and security system. The focus of this text is to put all of this information into an understandable and useable format. For an online tour visit www.security.org.
High-Security Mechanical Locks
Author : Graham Pulford
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 613 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2007-10-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0080555861
Book Description
High-Security Mechanical Locks comprehensively surveys and explains the highly technical area of high security locks in a way that is accessible to a wide audience. Well over 100 different locks are presented, organized into 6 basic types. Each chapter introduces the necessary concepts in a historical perspective and further categorizes the locks. This is followed by detailed 'how it works' descriptions with many pictures, diagrams and references. The descriptions are based on actual dissections of the real locks.The scope is limited to key operated mechanical locks, thus keyless combination locks and digital locks are not covered. The book does not deal with routine locksmithing topics such as installation and servicing of locks. The sensitive area of picking and bypassing of locks is dealt with only at a high level without giving detailed information that would be unacceptable in the wrong hands.* Comprehensive coverage of over 100 different types of 19th and 20th century key-operated locks, unified in a simple classification scheme* Detailed operating principles - clear 'how it works' descriptions* Manipulation resistance rating for each lock on a scale of 1 to 5
Keys to the Kingdom
Author : Deviant Ollam
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 30,79 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0123979307
Book Description
Lockpicking has become a popular topic with many in the security community. While many have chosen to learn the fine art of opening locks without keys, few people explore the fascinating methods of attack that are possible WITH keys. Keys to the Kingdom addresses the topics of impressioning, master key escalation, skeleton keys, and bumping attacks that go well beyond any treatment of these topics in the author's previous book, Practical Lock Picking. This material is all new and focuses on locks currently in use as well as ones that have recently emerged on the market. Hackers and pen testers or persons tasked with defending their infrastructure and property from invasion will find these techniques uniquely valuable. As with Deviant Ollam's previous book, Practical Lock Picking, Keys to the Kingdom includes full-color versions of all diagrams and photographs. Check out the companion website which includes instructional videos that provide readers with a full-on training seminar from the author. - Excellent companion to Deviant Ollam's Practical Lock Picking - Understand the typical failings of common security hardware in order to avoid these weaknesses - Learn advanced methods of physical attack in order to be more successful with penetration testing - Detailed full-color photos in the book make learning easy, and companion website is filled with invalualble training videos from Dev!
Pentesting Azure Applications
Author : Matt Burrough
Publisher : No Starch Press
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 30,81 MB
Release : 2018-07-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1593278632
Book Description
A comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed with Microsoft Azure, the popular cloud computing service provider used by companies like Warner Brothers and Apple. Pentesting Azure Applications is a comprehensive guide to penetration testing cloud services deployed in Microsoft Azure, the popular cloud computing service provider used by numerous companies. You'll start by learning how to approach a cloud-focused penetration test and how to obtain the proper permissions to execute it; then, you'll learn to perform reconnaissance on an Azure subscription, gain access to Azure Storage accounts, and dig into Azure's Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS). You'll also learn how to: - Uncover weaknesses in virtual machine settings that enable you to acquire passwords, binaries, code, and settings files - Use PowerShell commands to find IP addresses, administrative users, and resource details - Find security issues related to multi-factor authentication and management certificates - Penetrate networks by enumerating firewall rules - Investigate specialized services like Azure Key Vault, Azure Web Apps, and Azure Automation - View logs and security events to find out when you've been caught Packed with sample pentesting scripts, practical advice for completing security assessments, and tips that explain how companies can configure Azure to foil common attacks, Pentesting Azure Applications is a clear overview of how to effectively perform cloud-focused security tests and provide accurate findings and recommendations.
The Complete Book of Locks and Locksmithing
Author : Bill Phillips
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 24,54 MB
Release : 2005-09-02
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 0071588965
Book Description
Whether you want to learn lockpicking or locksmithing, or choose locks that are virtually impossible to defeat, this classic will meet your needs. The top reference in the field since 1976, this book is perfect for everyone from beginners who want to master techniques step by illustrated step, to pros who need an up-to-date, comprehensive shop manual. The Sixth Edition features: •Complete, illustrated coverage from a master locksmith. •Techniques and tips for lockpicking and fixing. •Safe opening and servicing techniques. •Coverage of electronic and high-security mechanical locks. •Auto lock opening and servicing how-tos. •An all-new Registered Locksmith test. •How to conduct a home security survey •How to start and run a locksmithing business, or get hired as a locksmith.
Introduction to Business and Industrial Security and Loss Control
Author : Raymond P. Siljander
Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 49,45 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 039808596X
Book Description
This book presents a treatise on the topic of business and industrial security and loss control as it applies to the protection of assets and personnel. The material in this thoroughly revised and updated second edition will enable law enforcement officers, security/loss control personnel and business managers to view security/loss control needs from a broad perspective and thus devise security measures that will reflect a well-thought-out systems approach. The book contains a wide range of information, and is presented in terms that will be meaningful to readers that do not have formal training or experience in the field of security and loss control. The information is of a practical nature which, if applied in a variation that is consistent with specific needs, will tailor a program that will result in a well-understood balanced systems approach. Through further understanding, the effectiveness of police and security personnel is enhanced as they perform crime prevention duties and assist local businesses in upgrading security measures. Replete with numerous illustrations and tables, the author provides a security/loss control survey for businesses, plus an overview of security for both businesses and industries. Specialized chapters on executive protection, fire dynamics and hazardous materials, security cameras, loss control surveys, loss control manager participation, and managerial leadership are included. This book will help the officer fine-tune investigative techniques when a crime, such as a burglary, has been committed at a business.
