Physical security testing

We try to break in.You asked us to.

We test how well your buildings, doors and front desk keep out people who shouldn't be there. Then we tell you plainly what we found and what to do about it - now and going forward.

Talk about a test How it works

Route 1 · via fire exitRoute 2 · via front door

Fig. 1 · Two ways in, neither watched

01 / The problem

Security on paper vs. security on a Tuesday.

Most organisations have a security policy that works great on paper. Then Tuesday lunchtime happens.

Badges get lent. Fire doors get wedged open for the smokers. Reception is busy, and the person carrying a ladder looks like they belong. None of this is negligence. It's what happens when sensible rules meet real people with jobs to do.

A policy is only useful if it survives contact with an ordinary working day.

The only reliable way to find out is to test it, under agreed rules, before someone without permission does.

02 / What we test

The bits between the car park and the server room.

Facility accesses

Doors, gates, car parks, loading bays, the side entrance everyone forgot about. Can someone who shouldn't be there get through?

Front-of-house staff

Sign-in, badges, escorts. We check whether your Reception, Security and Facilities staff can be subverted in targeted scenarios.

Inside the building

Once someone is past the front door, how far can they go? Offices, comms rooms, storage, anywhere that matters to you.

People and habits

Tailgating, propped doors, unlocked screens. Not to catch anyone out. Most gaps exist because the secure way is the awkward way.

Service list to be confirmed Each test is scoped to your site. If something you care about isn't listed, ask.

03 / How it works

Agreed in advance. Nothing improvised.

1
Scope and sign-off
We agree what's in bounds, what isn't, and who knows about the operation. You get written authorisation before anything happens.
2
Controlled testing
We carry out the agreed tests, carefully and within the rules. A named contact on your side can stop things at any point.
3
Write-up
Everything we tried, what worked, what didn't, with evidence. Written so also people outside security can follow it.
4
Recommendations
What to fix and focus on first and why. Often the most useful changes are procedural, and cheap.

04 / What you get

A report people actually read.

A clear account of what we tried and what happened, with photos and timings.
Findings ranked by how much they truly matter, not by how dramatic they sound.
Practical fixes, with a sense of effort and cost for each.
A debrief with your team to walk through it and answer questions.

Worth saying

A test shows how your security held up on the days we tested it. It can't promise nothing will ever go wrong, and we won't pretend otherwise. What it gives you is evidence, instead of assumptions, about where to spend effort next.

05 / About

Who you'd be working with.

Silhouettes, not headshots. Our work is about noticing people without being noticed ourselves. So we keep our faces off the website. You’ll meet the real people before we test anything.

John Smith

Engagement Manager

The mind overseeing and coordinating the operation as it unfolds. Over 15 years of experience in Physical Penetration Testing.

Sarah Johnson

Lead Breaker

Gets there, breaks in, gets out waving your security guards goodbye. Background in criminal psychology and Security Management.

Emily Davis

Bypass Expert

She will pick the lock, dismantle badge reader or trigger that PIR sensor you knew you shouldnt have. Over 8 years in corporate consulting

Michael Brown

Nerd

Loves a rabbit-hole and he will find out your vulnerabilities. Our most passionate, curious and eager teammate. Smart cookie who just joined the team.

Team statement
"Few things are more powerful than a cohesive team driven by passion. No, your security is none of those things."

06 / Contact

Curious how your front door would do?

Tell us a little about your site and what's worrying you.
We'll reply with questions, not a sales pitch.

hello@hxgn.pro

Based in

Amsterdam, Netherlands