179: The Courthouse - Revisited

This episode revisits the story of Gabby and Justin, two seasoned penetration testers, who recount their ill‑fated attempt to physically and digitally break into a courthouse. What was supposed to be a routine red‑team exercise spiraled out of control, leading to serious legal and professional consequences. Host Jack Rhysider follows up with them to hear what happened after the initial incident, the lessons they learned about scope and authorization, and how the experience changed their approach to testing. It’s a cautionary tale about the very real risks that can arise when simulated attacks go wrong.