Attacking Classified Safes and Vaults from the Cold War to Now
Deviant Ollam
ShmooCon XX (Final) · Day 2 · Bring It On
In "Attacking Classified Safes and Vaults from the Cold War to Now," renowned physical security expert Deviant Ollam takes the ShmooCon audience on a captivating journey through the clandestine history and modern realities of breaching secure containers. Drawing from his extensive experience as a **Sava certified** and **GSA certified** safe technician, Ollam dissects the evolution of safe vulnerabilities, the ingenious methods developed to exploit them, and the often-surprising defensive strategies employed by governments and individuals alike. This talk is a rare blend of historical espionage, technical deep dive, and practical security advice, revealing that the cat-and-mouse game between those who protect secrets and those who seek to uncover them is far more complex and human than commonly perceived.
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This talk is an absolute masterclass in physical security, blending deep technical insight with fascinating, previously unpublicized historical context. Deviant Ollam, a true practitioner, pulls back the curtain on everything from safe manipulation and drilling techniques to the chilling realities of Cold War espionage, including the use of radiological isotopes by the Polish 'Invisible Team' to defeat classified safes. He concludes with a critical, uncomfortable look at the political suppression of a significant vulnerability in government-used electromechanical locks. This is not just a…