About Us

Who We Are

Practical Physical Exploitation (PPE) is a specialized training brand owned and operated by Mayweather Group, LLC, a Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small business with roots in Army and Joint Special Operations. Following our military service, we transitioned our mission-focused mindset into the cybersecurity industry, delivering offensive security services and advanced training across government, commercial enterprises, and specialized industries.

At PPE, we believe that the best way to understand and counteract a threat is to get hands-on with it. We are a team of experienced red teamers and information security professionals who have come together to create an intensive training environment where participants can experience real-world challenges in a controlled setting. Our expertise spans penetration testing, red team operations, and advanced adversarial emulation for Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and private-sector clients.

Course Cadre

Ralph May

Ralph is a U.S. Army veteran and former DoD contractor who supported the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) with information security challenges and threat actor simulations. He is Co-Founder of Mayweather Group, LLC and has provided offensive security services at Optiv Security and Black Hills Information Security (BHIS) across various industries.

Over the past decade, Ralph's expertise spans network, physical, and wireless penetration testing, social engineering, and advanced adversarial emulation through red and purple team assessments. He has developed several tools, including Bitor (set to release in January 2025) and Warhorse, which enhance efficiency in penetration testing infrastructure and operations.

Ralph has spoken at numerous conferences, including DEF CON, Black Hat, Hack Miami, B-Sides Tampa, and Hack Space Con. He has been published in PROMPT# Zine ("Better Together" comic) and continues to contribute to the offensive security community through tool development and knowledge sharing.

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Travis Weathers

Travis is a U.S. Army and Joint Special Operations veteran and Co-Founder of Mayweather Group, LLC. Since transitioning from the SOF community, he has worked in offensive security at Optiv Security (Practice Director, Attack & Penetration) and Echelon Risk + Cyber (Senior Director, Offensive Security), conducting advanced adversarial emulation assessments and leading offensive security teams.

Travis is the author of Doppelgänger RFID and the creator of various embedded RFID hacking devices. He has presented at conferences such as DEF CON, Hack Miami, B-Sides Tampa, and Hack Space Con. Travis is also an electronic engineer and embedded firmware developer who specializes in creating innovative physical security tools.

Travis is dedicated to supporting the veteran community through mentorship and career placement initiatives. He has been published in Intelligent CIO and PROMPT# Zine ("Better Together" comic), and takes great pride in helping transitioning service members pursue careers in offensive security.

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Kevin Ayala

Kevin is a Senior Security Consultant on Optiv's Attack & Penetration team, a PPE instructor, and a veteran of the 101st Airborne Division, where he served as a Cavalry Scout.

He has performed and led a wide range of offensive operations, including physical, wireless, network, social engineering, and red team engagements.

Kevin has presented at SourceZeroCon and volunteers with the Red Team Village. He is also a dedicated mentor, helping transitioning service members pursue careers in offensive security.

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What We Offer

• Live Training Sessions: Dive deep into the world of physical exploitation with our seasoned instructors. Learn by doing, not just by listening.
• Real-World Scenarios: Our training modules are based on real-world scenarios encountered during hundreds of physical assessments, ensuring participants are prepared for what they might encounter in the field.
• For Everyone: Whether you're a seasoned red teamer looking to sharpen your skills, or someone new to the field of information security, our courses cater to all levels of expertise.

Why Choose Us

• Expertise: Our trainers are not just educators but professionals with years of field experience.
• Interactive Learning: We believe that one learns best by doing. Our training sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our training grounds are equipped with the latest tools and technologies to provide a realistic training environment.
• Community: Join a network of like-minded professionals and enthusiasts who are passionate about information security.

Join Us

Are you ready to elevate your skills and challenge your limits? Join us at Practical Physical Exploitation and be a part of the next generation of information security experts.