Description

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DIY Lock Picking introduces the reader to the basic principles of lock picking. The book combines both easy-to-follow, step-by-step lessons, and tutorials that will help security-conscious people learn how to open most of the locks they may encounter during auditing or assessment work. It covers the fundamentals of pin tumbler and wafer locks; the basics of picking; beginner and advanced training; and quick entry techniques. Whether the student will be hired at some point to penetrate security or simply trying to harden his or her own defenses, this book is essential.
Everything from straightforward lock picking to quick-entry techniques like shimming, bumping, and bypassing are explained and shown.
This book is an ideal reference for penetration testers, security consultants, and IT security professionals as well as hackers.