The Lock Picking Village is an engaging, hands-on area designed to raise awareness of physical security vulnerabilities and their role in the broader cybersecurity landscape. It offers participants a safe, controlled environment to explore the art of ethical lock picking while learning how attackers exploit weaknesses in everyday security mechanisms.

TYPES OF LOCKS AVAILABLE

•     Beginner-friendly training locks with transparent casings
•     More complex locks with varied pinning and tolerances.

DIFFERENT VARIETIES OF LOCKS

•     Basic pad/door locks
•     Pin tumbler locks
•     Cryptographic locks
•     Cylindrical locks
•     Cross locks
•     Smiley locks

LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY

The village is designed to be inclusive for all skill levels:

•     Beginners - Start with transparent locks and guided tutorials.
•     Intermediate participants - Experiment with standard padlocks and basic raking techniques
•     Advanced practitioners - Challenge themselves with higher-security locks that demand precision and patience.

WHO CAN ATTEND

Anyone in cybersecurity, physical security, red/blue team or ethical hacking can attend whether you are a student, security professional, or simply curious about how locks work. No prior experience is required.

WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

• DAY 1 - Foundations of Lock Picking
  • Session 1: Introduction to the Lock Picking Village
    • Purpose and objectives of the village
    • The role of physical security in cybersecurity
    • Ethical considerations & responsible lock picking
    • Safety guidelines for participation
  • Session 2: Fundamentals of Lock Mechanics
    • Anatomy of locks: pins, springs, binding pins, tolerance
    • How locks function and where vulnerabilities arise
  • Session 3: Tools & Techniques
    • Overview of lock picking tools (tension wrench, picks, rakes)
    • Explanation of single pin picking and raking techniques
  • Session 4: Understanding Vulnerabilities
    • Why no lock is ever truly perfect
    • Common flaws in lock designs and their security implications
  • Hands-On Practice – Beginner Workshop
    • Guided practice with transparent training locks
    • Exercises with basic pad lock and pin tumbler lock
  • Q & A
• DAY 2 - Advanced Techniques & Applied Learning
  • Session 5: Intermediate & Advanced Locks and picking methodology
    • Introduction to higher-security locks
    • Discussion of tolerances, binding order, and advanced techniques
  • Session 6: Lockpicking Forensics (Case Study)
    • Forensic methods for detecting tampering
    • Real-world examples and investigative insights
    • Defense strategies against lock bypass
  • Hands-On Practice – Advanced Workshop
    • Practice with intermediate and advanced locks
    • Simulated scenarios and timed challenges
    • Identifying weaknesses and proposing mitigation
  • Q & A

The Lock Picking Village's vision is to raise individuals physical security awareness by teaching them to identify weaknesses, understand a threat standpoint, and strengthen their protections in the real world.