Physical Security Assessment
The Unsuspecting Vector: Walking Right In
Your digitally protected data means little if your doors, badges, or perimeters are not secured. A tailgating intruder or bypassed lock can lead to data center raids, IP theft, or full facility compromise—often the overlooked entry to your sensitive data.
Aevora’s Physical Security Assessment bridges the gap, simulating real-world physical intrustion to expose and seal these gaps. We deploy adversary tactics to test your site’s human and hardware barriers, combining covert ops with expert analysis for layered, resilient protection. Our operators can deploy physical bypass tools and lockpicking to access entry points or simply engage with insiders to build trust. Fortify your front door. Contact us today for a free consultation.
What are Physical Security Assessments?
Physical Security Assessments are an ethical simulation of unauthorized access in a facility. During engagements we will evaluate access controls, video surveillance coverage, and personnel responses. Our operators find the gaps to prevent insider or external breaches. We test from the parking lot to the server room, without disruption. Some of the exposed entry points we frequently see are:
- Tailgating and Piggybacking
- Perimeter and Door Access Flaws
- Surveillance and Detection Gaps
- Insider Threat Enablers
- Badge/Cloning Vulnerabilities
- Emergency Response Lapses
Our Methodology
At Aevora, we don’t do one-size-fits-all. Our physical security assessments follow industry-leading frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST, tailored to your unique environment. Here’s how we deliver results:
- Scoping & Reconnaissance: We collaborate with you to define target endpoints and rules of engagement—ensuring zero disruption to your operations. During this time we also discuss specific goals. This is an opportunity for you to tell us what a bad would look like so we can collaborate to prevent it. Aevora operators will also perform passive reconnaissance during scoping to get a general understanding of the building layout, nearby areas, company details such as trusted vendors, and staff.
- Kick-Off: Aevora operators will actively target the facilities once scoping and passive reconnaissance has been completed. How the assessment is conducted can vary a lot as some customers prefer daytime social engineering to get past the front line. People are often surprised to see how far you can get with a clipboard or some tools. Others prefer stealthy infiltration where we arrive after hours using unconventional methods for entry. Or you may want to do a walk-through with us so that you can get a highly controlled assessment with in-depth analysis on every entry point and learn along the way.
- Post-Entry Analysis : What happens after we break in? That is up to you. We will escalate as far as you are comfortable. This is where the goals come in. These tasks will always be thoroughly communicated prior to any action being taken.
- Comprehensive Reporting & Remediation Guidance : You’ll receive a detailed report with executive summaries, a physical security overview, and recommendations.
All of Aevora’s operators possess the highly coveted OSCP certification. With Aevora you are getting the best and you can have confidence that every test is thorough, confidential, and compliant with standards like PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR.
Why Choose Aevora for Your Physical Security Assessment?
In a sea of cybersecurity firms, Aevora stands out because we prioritize your success. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Adaptive and Capable: We have gotten past several doors, security systems, and people. From small companies to massive enterprises—we will find every angle and pry with precision and resilience. Aevora operators are required to remain knowledgeable on the latest security trends, tooling, techniques, and physical security concepts.
- Rapid Turnaround: Most engagements are completed in 1-2 weeks. Importantly, we are flexible and are ready to work around the timelines that you require. Engagement length is primarily determined by the goals of the assessment and Aevora’s testing schedule.
- Transparent Pricing: Starting at $5,000 per week for standard engagements. While scoping, we will analyze any key goals given for the assessment. Custom goals in some scenarios can impact engagement complexity. These details can fluctuate pricing as every assessment is different.
- Ongoing Partnership: Beyond the engagement, you will have access our threat intelligence feeds and quarterly health checks to stay ahead of emerging risks. This is completely free. We want to be your go-to experts year-round. We prioritize your success.
Who Benefits From Our Physical Security Assessments
This service is essential for:
IT and Infrastructure Teams: Physical access often bypasses even the most advanced digital defenses. Our assessments identify vulnerabilities in server rooms, data centers, workstations, and device storage areas. The insights help teams secure critical hardware and prevent unauthorized physical access to network assets.
Security Teams: Understand how physical security gaps can lead to broader breaches. We test badge systems, visitor protocols, surveillance coverage, and response procedures to simulate real-world intrusion scenarios. Our findings help security teams strengthen policies and align physical controls with cybersecurity efforts.
Organizations with Sensitive Data or High-Value Assets: Whether protecting customer data, intellectual property, or proprietary systems, physical security is a vital layer of defense. Our assessments ensure your facilities, processes, and personnel can withstand targeted physical intrusion attempts.
Highly Regulated Industries: Meet compliance standards that mandate physical security controls, such as PCI-DSS and HIPAA. Our assessments produce audit-ready documentation and identify gaps that could put compliance—and your reputation—at risk.
Companies with Multiple Offices, Warehouses, or Data Centers: As operations scale across locations, consistent physical security becomes harder to manage. We assess each site to ensure standardized controls, identify localized risks, and help implement physical security best practices company-wide.
Businesses of All Sizes: From startups with a single office to enterprises managing global facilities, physical breaches can have serious consequences. Our hands-on testing reveals real-world vulnerabilities that access cards, cameras, and policies alone may not catch—helping you protect your people, data, and operations.