About Us
Elevate Your Skills. Challenge Your Limits.
Who We Are
At Practical Physical Exploitation (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 Mission
To offer immersive, real-world training that prepares red teams and information security enthusiasts with the essential skills to effectively evaluate and fortify physical environments.
Course Cadre
Ralph May
Ralph is a security analyst and penetration tester at Black Hills Information Security and a co-founder of Mayweather Group, LLC, the creator of the Practical Physical Exploitation Course and the Physical Exploitation Store and VTEM Labs, Inc.
Travis Weathers
Travis is the Senior Director of Offensive Security at Echelon Risk + Cyber and a co-founder of Mayweather Group, LLC, the creator of the Practical Physical Exploitation Course and the Physical Exploitation Store and VTEM Labs, Inc.
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.
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.