Test the physical and technical protections around your people and information
Physical security, stolen laptop and electronic countermeasure assessments for risks that start outside the network.
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What are physical security and electronic countermeasure assessments?
Not every attack comes over the internet. A physical security assessment tests whether someone could enter your premises, reach sensitive areas or connect to your network. A stolen laptop assessment tests what an attacker could recover from a lost or stolen device, such as data, credentials and access to your systems.
Electronic countermeasure assessments look for covert listening and surveillance devices and for weaknesses in the protection of sensitive meetings and spaces. All work is agreed with you in advance and carried out within clear authorisation. Results are reported in the Rootshell Platform.
The benefits of physical security and electronic countermeasure assessments for your business
Test the protections that sit around your network, not just on it.
Identify potential weaknesses
Find gaps in access control, device encryption, secure areas and the handling of sensitive spaces.
Proactive defence
See how far an intruder or a thief could get, and close the gaps before it happens for real.
Prepare for loss and intrusion
Understand what is exposed if a laptop is stolen or a building is breached, and plan your response.
Better visibility and control
Record physical and technical findings in the same platform as the rest of your results.
Stay compliant
Provide evidence for standards that expect physical and device security to be tested.
Stay ahead of threats with our physical security and electronic countermeasure assessments
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The Rootshell Platform is a neutral, centralised hub for managing vulnerabilities and protecting against threats, providing you with a single source of cyber security truth.
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Comprehensive physical security and electronic countermeasure assessments tailored to your needs
Elevate your security with a customisable, all-in-one solution tailored to your unique objectives, risk appetite, and budget.
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- Penetration Tests
- Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Red Team Assessments
- We help you choose the services that best fit your needs
- Solutions tailored to meet your team’s objectives, risk appetite, and budget
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Reasons to work with us
For physical security and electronic countermeasure assessments, Rootshell combines accredited testers with the Rootshell Platform, so every finding is easy to track and fix.
All your results in one place
Findings, retests and fixes sit in the Rootshell Platform alongside your other testing and scanner results, so progress is easy to track.
Accredited, experienced testers
Delivered by experienced testers. Rootshell is CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
Recognised standards
Every activity is authorised in writing and agreed in advance within clear rules of engagement.
Clear reports, clear next steps
Clear, prioritised findings with practical fix advice, and retesting to confirm that fixes have worked.
How we deliver it
Visits and any on-site activity are scheduled and agreed with you in advance, with named contacts.
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Physical security testing compared with digital-only testing
| Physical security testing | Digital-only testing | |
|---|---|---|
| What it tests | Buildings, access controls and what is left unattended | Systems and networks |
| Examples | Entry to offices, stolen laptop scenarios | Web, cloud and network tests |
| Why it matters | Physical access can bypass digital controls | Shows weaknesses in systems |
| Used together | Closes the gap between building and network | Covers the technology side |
Common questions about physical security and electronic countermeasures
What is physical security testing?
It checks whether someone could get into your premises or reach sensitive equipment, and what they could do once inside.
What is a stolen laptop assessment?
It tests what an attacker could access from a lost or stolen company laptop, for example whether the disk and saved access are properly protected.
What are electronic countermeasures?
Checks for unauthorised listening or recording devices in meeting rooms and sensitive spaces.
Is it carried out with permission?
Yes. All physical testing is agreed with you in advance, with clear rules on what is in scope.
Last reviewed: 5 November 2026. Written and reviewed by the Rootshell R&D team. Rootshell was founded six years ago and is founder-led, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience from previous successful businesses. We deliver thousands of testing days every year. CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
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