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Practical Lock Picking
2nd Edition
A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide
- eBook ISBN 9781597499903
- Print ISBN 9781597499897
Key Features
- Detailed full-color photos make learning as easy as picking a lock
- Companion website is filled with indispensible lock picking videos
- Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs
Readership
Penetration testers, security consultants, and IT security professionals, hackers
Table of Contents
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
Details
- No. of pages:
- 296
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © 2013
- Published:
- 24th September 2012
- Imprint:
- Syngress
- eBook ISBN:
- 9781597499903
- Print ISBN:
- 9781597499897
Reviews
Winner of the Best Book Bejtlich Read in 2010--
"Practical Lock Picking (PLP) is an awesome book. I don't provide physical testing services, but as a security professional familiar with Deviant's reputation I was curious to read PLP. Not only is PLP an incredible resource, it should also serve as a model text for others who want to write a good book. First, although the book is less than 250 pages, it is very reasonably priced. Second, Deviant wastes NO space. There is no filler material, background found in other readily available texts, reprinted Web site content, etc. Third, the writing is exceptionally clear and methodical, with extreme attention to detail and a master's approach to educating the reader. Finally, the diagrams, pictures, and figures are superb."--Richard Bejtlich, TaoSecurity
"No matter what your background is, if you want a new and fascinating insight into this world, I don't think any book will give you a better introduction to this field than this one."--Barry Wels, Founder and President, The open Organisation Of Lockpickers
"You have exhausted your budgets on the myriad of high tech cyber threats and finally have time to take a breath. Just as you settle in your chair to review the dashboard which shows the fruits of your tireless effort, an alert hits your phone. The voice on the phone cries out 'The servers are GONE!' This book will show you what happens when attackers decide to 'get physical."--Chris Nickerson, Lares Consulting
"The clear explanation and plentiful diagrams leave the reader with a clear idea of how lock mechanisms work, and the practice exercises that follow build on this knowledge to allow the reader to quickly progress before moving on to the simpler techniques, shimming and bumping...Overall the book does