Random but Memorable 16.5: What it takes to protect and break into data centers

Offices, data centers, and factories—physical security still matters, especially when they house critical equipment and data. In the latest episode of Random but Memorable, Deviant Ollam, a physical penetration expert, joins us to share how he’s spent years legally breaking into facilities—and revealing where companies are most at risk.

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Episode summary
Our latest episode is a reminder that cybersecurity doesn’t stop at the screen. 🏢🔐 Deviant Ollam, physical security expert and pentester, lifts the lid on the physical “IRL” side of security. From door locks to badge systems, Deviant shares what attackers are looking for, and why the physical layer can be the weakest link. 🚪🔑

But that’s not all! In Watchtower Weekly, we unpack how supply chain attacks are evolving into a self-reinforcing cybercrime economy — where one breach fuels the next, creating an endless loop of access, data, and profit for attackers. ⭕️💻

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