Case Study: Virtual Fort Knox uncovers hidden vulnerabilities and strengthens defenses with Trustwave SpiderLabs

Virtual Fort Knox - Customer Case Study

Virtual Fort Knox, a regional bank facing growing risks from mobile apps and digital services, needed deeper, external expertise to test its defenses beyond routine penetration tests. The customer engaged Trustwave — specifically Trustwave SpiderLabs — to bring fresh eyes and a more comprehensive assessment to supplement the bank’s small in‑house security team.

Trustwave SpiderLabs performed a full red team assessment, including dark‑web reconnaissance (purchasing sensitive bank data), high‑level network exploitation, and covert physical attacks (tailgating into headquarters and a branch, collecting exposed documents and installing spyware on unattended laptops). Trustwave’s engagement uncovered previously unknown leaked data, demonstrated successful physical and digital breaches, and produced concrete findings the bank can use to strengthen both network and office security.

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