| | |  | Spyware | Home » » » » Practical Lock Picking: A Physical Penetration Tester's Training Guide | | | | | | | 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. - Detailed photos make learning as easy as picking a lock
- DVD is filled with indispensible lock picking videos and color photos
- Extensive appendix details tools and toolkits currently available for all your lock picking needs
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Deviant Ollam | | Paperback:
| 236 pages | | Publisher:
| Syngress | | Publication Date:
| July 23, 2010 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1597496111 | | Product Width:
| 188.0 centimeters | | Product Height:
| 231.0 centimeters | | Product Weight:
| 1.23 pounds | | Package Length:
| 9.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 7.4 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.8 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.4 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 26 reviews |
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43 of 45 found the following review helpful:
No key will ever look the sameAug 22, 2010
By Richard Bejtlich
"TaoSecurity"
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. When necessary they convey the most subtle elements of lock or key design, and they are the appropriate size and clarity. Overall, this book is helpful for those wishing to pick locks AND those who want to know how to write a good book.
I got the sense while reading PLP that the author was unveiling a hidden world, albeit a world hiding in plain sight. I found myself walking around the house to find keys and locks to compare with the book's descriptions. Features to which I had previously been completely oblivious jumped out in stark contrast. In that respect PLP exceeded one of my criteria for a five star book: "change the way I think about the world."
Let me conclude by saying I loved this book, and felt motivated by its contents, without even opening the DVD. I am confident anyone with an inquisitive mind will love reading PLP. Bravo to Deviant for sharing his knowledge in such a convincing and powerful way.
19 of 20 found the following review helpful:
Great reference for the pentesterAug 09, 2010
By saxdr
This is a fantastic book to have on the bookshelf for those who do penetration testing. It's also a great foray into the principles of lock design, arming consumers with the knowledge of what they are getting when they pick up a lock off the shelf. Having been fortunate enough to receive some personal instruction from the author at a security conference, I can say that he transcribed his classroom instruction quite well to his book. I paid retail for the book, and feel it's worth every penny.
27 of 30 found the following review helpful:
THE Lockpicking ReferenceAug 09, 2010
By P. Burns
"Urban Prepper"
It's not often that a Master Lock picker will sit down with you and cover everything from A to Z. This book provides EVERYTHING a beginner needs and becomes an excellent reference for a seasoned picker like myself. Sure, I don't need to read it from front to back - that's not the point of the book. What I do NEED it for is when I run up against a lock I haven't done before or can't remember the best way to defeat it. This book is the ultimate every answer.
If you are just getting into picking or if you've been doing it for a long time, you need to pick this book up!
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Excellent book to add lock picking to your physical penetration testsMar 01, 2011
By J. J. Powell
"J.J."
Grab this book and a starter lock pick set. You'll be able to defeat 90% of locks you come across. This was a real eye opener when it comes to my physical security stance in life and at work. You'll never trust a lock again.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
PICK THAT LOCK!!Mar 02, 2012
By John R. Vacca
"Tech Write Independent Reviewer"
Do you want to learn how to pick a lock? If you do, then this book is for you! Author Deviant Ollam, has done an outstanding job of writing a book that educates penetration testers and incorporates an additional level of expertise into their repertoire of skills.
Author Ollam, begins by exposing you to the inner components of the most typical styles of locks in use today. In addition, the author examines the types of flaws that are commonly found in the locks people rely on day in and day out. He then discusses the basic types of equipment that are particularly helpful when starting out with a study of lockpicking, and presents information on the process by which this equipment can be serviced and reconfigured. The author then, provides an overview of some of the basic styles of pick-resistant designs that manufacturers will seek to introduce in certain products. He continues by focusing o quick-entry tricks like shimming, bumping and bypassing; with detailed emphasis on padlock shims, snapping and bumping, comb picks, American Lock bypass tool and door bypassing. Finally, he presents an overview of some of the most common alternative designs of pin tumbler lock and summarizes the tools and tactics which can be effective against them.
The goal of this most excellent book, is to provide you with an overview of some of the basic tools and techniques for lockpicking. Perhaps more importantly, the author will walk you through a series of exercises and lessons that you can use when becoming familiar with these tools in your own hands as you develop your skill.
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