Michael, a practicing computer security consultant, was asked to do a physical security test by the Chief of a well-known database firm. Their database was considered to have a major competitive edge. They believed their systems were secure, but wanted to be sure of it.

Michael went to the firm on the pretext of meeting its Chief. Before entering the lobby, Michael had driven around the building and checked for loopholes in the physical security, where he could easily slip into the building.