April 10th Meeting Details
TactiFail
Hello Hackers!
This month we are joined again by @brianhalbach who
will be presenting his talk “Tools of the Trade: How basic items
can get you access almost anywhere.”:
> You do not have to be James Bond to
break into most buildings; in fact, a handful of simple items
are often all you need. Success isn’t just about having the
latest gadgets—it’s about knowing how to use simple, everyday
items in creative ways. This talk explores the tools of physical
penetration testing, from advanced lock picks and RFID cloners
to common objects like clipboards, duct tape, and hotel key
cards, demonstrating how these can be effective in bypassing
physical security controls. Attendees will gain an understanding
of the commonly used tools, including both specialized gear and
unconventional items that can provide surprising advantages.
We’ll discuss the importance of hands-on familiarity with your
tools, selecting the right approach for a given scenario, and
how to use these tools to expose real-world vulnerabilities.
> Bio: Brian Halbach has eight years of cybersecurity
experience, six of which have been penetration testing. He has
been featured on Nightline ABC where a camera crew followed him
and his coworker around while they broke into multiple companies
in the Twin Cities Metro area. Brian was also featured on
Darknet Diaries where he has regaled audiences with stories of
physical penetration testing gone wrong. Brian has spoken about
cybersecurity at conferences such as Defcon’s Physical Security
Village, Wild West Hackin’ Fest, and GrrCon, Secure360. While he
is passionate about hacking into things, he is equally as
passionate about helping organizations learn how to secure
themselves.
Meeting will be on Discord. If you need an invite, look no
further: https://discord.gg/HYzJcfVGjH
Talk starts at 6:12 PM U.S. Central, but feel free to hop in early
and chat.
— TactiFail
https://dc612.org/index.php/2025/04/08/april10th-2025/