USB Drop Testing & Physical Security Simulation: USB Security & Baiting Simulation

HumanShield’s USB drop testing and physical security simulation platform helps organisations measure and reduce real-world human risk. By combining USB security controls with guided baiting simulation, we reveal risky behaviours, strengthen policy, and build a culture of verification before trust.

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Physical Security Testing Overview

Our programme delivers a practical overview of people-centric physical security, blending awareness, security drills and training to surface gaps that technology alone can’t catch. Employees practise safe handling, reporting and escalation in realistic conditions that drive lasting awareness.

What is USB Drop Testing

A concise guide to USB drop testing explains attacker tactics (baited media, curiosity lures), safe test methods, and operational best practices. We simulate exposure without malicious payloads, capture interaction data, and provide coaching that turns one-time lessons into durable habits.

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USB Drop Attack Scenarios

We design scenario sets that reflect how attackers actually operate. Each campaign is mapped to your locations, shifts and risk profile so results are relevant and actionable across the organisation.

Infected USB Simulation

This scenario models “found media” lures using non-harmful files and telemetry to record interactions. The guide includes step-by-step methods for collection, reporting and device handling, along with best practices to keep endpoints safe.

Parking Lot Drops

We test behaviour in public areas where curiosity peaks. Clear signage, controlled placement and collection windows ensure safety while producing reliable insights. Playbooks provide a guide to methods and operational best practices for facilities teams.

Office Environment Testing

Inside offices we evaluate cleaning routes, shared spaces and visitor zones. We document find-and-report paths, hand-off procedures and secured containers — again providing a practical guide, validated methods and best practices you can standardise.

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Baiting & Tailgating Tests

Beyond media drops, attackers exploit physical access. Our baiting and tailgating exercises assess guardrails, signage, employee intervention and escort policies — reinforcing security, training and everyday awareness.

Tailgating Detection

Exercises train staff to recognise and interrupt unauthorised follow-ins at doors and turnstiles. We provide a frontline guide with respectful intervention methods and best practices to reduce friction and increase safety.

Piggybacking Prevention

We practise positive challenge-response phrases, badge checks and escort workflows. Job-aids distil a quick guide to prevention methods and practical best practices tailored to your building layout and culture.

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Physical Penetration Testing

For higher-assurance assessments we offer controlled physical penetration testing that validates doors, locks, visitor flows and response procedures. Engagements are scoped with clear ROE, safety protocols and executive approvals, and coordinated with facilities and security teams.

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Results & Remediation

Every exercise culminates in debriefs, metrics and targeted improvements. We translate findings into policy updates, awareness campaigns and technical control changes to measurably reduce risk.

Security Awareness Impact

We quantify security awareness uplift with baseline versus post-exercise metrics: interaction rates, report-times, and proper handling percentages. Practical methods and best practices are reinforced through micro-learning and on-site signage.

Policy Development Support

Our consultants help codify results into policy and SOPs: device-handling, visitor management, clean-desk and removable-media rules. We provide a policy guide, rollout methods, and adoption best practices to embed improvements sustainably.

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