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1P_nick
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March 31, 2026
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Random but Memorable 16.5: What it takes to protect and break into data centers

  • March 31, 2026
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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.

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. ⭕️💻

Got questions, or comments about this episode? Let us know in the thread below!

5 replies

AJCxZ0
April 1, 2026

Another excellent choice of guest. Deviant Ollam is a highly edutaining source for all things related to physical penetration testing.

1P_nick
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1P_nickAuthor
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April 1, 2026

Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy the interview, Jayden had a blast catching up with Deviant. (If you have any guest recommendations, let us know – we're always open to suggestions!)

AJCxZ0
April 4, 2026

Glad to be of help... to my future podcast listening.

The episode with the Community staff should be titled "Dark Mode".

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While the intent of my comment was humour, 1Password is rather reserved about mentioning its non-executive staff, else I'm getting my 1Password news from the wrong source (though she was mentioned).