Covert Entry Testing

Authorized, no-notice attempts to get into your facilities, run by operators with a decade or more of field experience.

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// Overview

What this service is.

Covert entry testing measures whether an unauthorized person can gain access to your facilities, sensitive areas and assets. Authorized operators attempt entry using the same kinds of techniques a determined intruder would, under strict rules of engagement and written authorization.

The goal is not to embarrass anyone. It is to show how physical controls, procedures and people perform together, and to give you specific, practical ways to improve them.

// Scope

Scope and coverage.

  • Perimeter, entrances and access control effectiveness
  • Locks, barriers and physical hardening
  • Alarm, camera and monitoring response
  • Staff awareness and challenge procedures
  • Paths from public areas into sensitive areas
  • Interaction between physical and digital security
// Deliverables

What you get.

  • A narrative of what worked, what did not and why
  • Prioritized recommendations for controls and procedures
  • Reporting for executives and security teams
  • A leadership debrief
  • Guidance on authorization and incident handling for future tests
// Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Is covert entry testing legal?

Yes, when it is properly authorized. We require written authorization from someone with the authority to grant it, and we agree rules of engagement, contacts and escalation steps in advance.

Who needs to know about the test?

We help you decide the right small group, and we make sure the right people can verify our authorization quickly if there is a response.

Can we start with a walkthrough instead?

Yes. A physical security walkthrough is a good first step.

// Get started

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