Practical lock picking
by Deviant Ollam · first published 2010
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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 les
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I recommend "Practical Lock Picking" by Deviant Ollam for those whose interest was piqued by this. Besides all the technical goodies, it contains some interesting moral views on locks and lock picking that apply to the digital world as…
on “How do keys work? Explained in one Gif” ↗Our local hackerspace in Chicago hosts TOOOL meetings, which got me hooked a couple of months ago. I heartily recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lock-Picking-Penetration-ebo... I read the first half in a day, and was picking locks successfully the next day. Just remember the golden rules: (1) only pick locks you own, (2) don't pick locks you depend on (they're…
on “Learn to Pick Locks for Fun and an Increased Understanding of Security” ↗A couple years ago I bought this book, read it in a few days, and was on my way. Highly recommended. Super fun. http://www.amazon.com/Practical-Lock-Picking-Physical-Penetr...
on “Lock Picking – A Basic Guide” ↗I can't find "Practical Lock Picking" by Deviant Ollam [1] on their catalogue [2]. To be fair, it's not explicitly banned AFAIK, and it's a bit of a niche book (but it's famous among the respective hobbyists). Also, to their credit, I…
on “Brooklyn Public Library offers access to banned ebooks to teens across the U.S” ↗