We Got Arrested on a Physical Pen Test | War Stories Ep. 1 ft. Matt Barnett

Matt Barnett shares stories from his career in offensive security, including a physical penetration test at a university that involved campus police.

SEVN-X CEO Matt Barnett tells the story of a university physical penetration test that ended with campus police on site, plus his path into offensive security and the tools he relies on. Read the full episode recap: sevnx.com/warstories/episode-1-then-we-got-arrested-ft.-matt… Chapters 0:00 Introducing War Stories 3:06 Career background 8:30 Essential security tools 12:18 A memorable university physical test 23:32 Closing thoughts In this episode: - Matt Barnett's path into penetration testing and offensive security - The essential security tools he relies on - A physical penetration test at a university that ended with campus police - Getting past doors, blending in, and social engineering on site - Why written authorization and rules of engagement matter for physical testing Work with SEVN-X: Physical security assessments: sevnx.com/physical-security Penetration testing: sevnx.com/penetration-testing Red team engagements: sevnx.com/red-team Talk with an expert: sevnx.com/meet-with-an-expert About War Stories: Zac Davis hosts War Stories, the SEVN-X podcast featuring real stories from penetration testers and red teamers, covering their background, favorite tools, and the engagements that defined their careers. All episodes: sevnx.com/warstories #PenetrationTesting #PhysicalSecurity #Cybersecurity