Physical Security Red Teaming
Confidential Physical Security Assessment for Leadership Teams
Physical vulnerabilities often provide the simplest path into an organization. Tailgating, unsecured deliveries, inconsistent visitor verification, and opportunistic social-engineering create entry points that technical controls cannot fix alone. Darkveil’s Physical Security Red Teaming reveals those gaps through legally scoped, intelligence-driven simulations — so you can close them before an adversary exploits them.
We run discreet reconnaissance and realistic access tests designed for minimal disruption and maximum insight. Our teams map entry points, observe routines, and execute controlled scenarios such as tailgating attempts, vendor impersonation, and reception-testing to show exactly how an intruder would move through your environment. Every step is documented with a forensic timeline and evidence, then translated into prioritized, business-friendly fixes.
Our Approach Includes:
Pre-engagement scoping and rules of engagement to ensure safety and legality
Non-intrusive reconnaissance of entry points, deliveries, and visitor flows
On-site red-team simulations (tailgating, impersonation, delivery spoofing…etc)
Social-engineering checks for reception, contractors, and phone-based pretexting
Incident reconstruction with timelines, findings, and photographic evidence where allowed
Prioritized remediation plan with quick wins and long-term controls
Non-punitive staff after-action briefings and short operational training sessions
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What You’ll Gain:
A clear map of real-world entry paths and human-layer weaknesses
Executive-ready evidence and a prioritized remediation roadmap
Practical reception and contractor procedures that raise detection without harming culture
Measurable improvement in response and a reduced likelihood of unauthorized access
If you’d like, we can include a short reception verification script and a one-hour staff awareness session as part of the initial engagement — practical steps that deliver immediate protection without heavy policy lift.
Case Example: Securing a Financial Office Against Tailgating and Vendor Spoofing
A regional financial firm reached out to Darkveil after noticing repeated instances of unauthorized visitors walking through restricted areas. The firm had strong digital controls but no one had ever tested its physical defenses.
Darkveil began with a discreet reconnaissance phase, observing entry routines, delivery schedules, and visitor behavior. Our red team identified several overlooked risks: cleaning contractors granted unsupervised access, an unmonitored loading entrance, and reception staff who often bypassed ID checks during busy hours.
Using a controlled, pre-approved simulation, our consultants conducted a series of realistic entry attempts. In one test, a team member entered the facility posing as a courier and gained access to a secured hallway within minutes. In another, we successfully tailgated behind legitimate staff using standard office attire and small talk.
We documented each event with timestamps and mapped how staff responded in real time. After the debrief, the firm implemented new reception verification scripts, adjusted contractor onboarding, and installed low-profile access controls.
To reinforce the changes, Darkveil conducted short behavioral workshops that taught employees how to identify and challenge social-engineering tactics confidently and professionally.
Within 30 days, unauthorized entry attempts during follow-up testing dropped to zero, and employee confidence in verifying credentials rose significantly.
Results:
Identified 4 previously unknown access vulnerabilities
Achieved 100% detection rate in follow-up simulation
Delivered practical training that improved staff vigilance without disrupting workflow