Cybersecurity
Lockpicking
Learn physical security through hands-on lock manipulation!
Ages 12+
1 hour
Up to 15 students
Hands-on skills!
Understand security by learning how locks actually work!
Engineering, Problem-Solving, and Fine Motor Skills
What Students Will Do
- Examine Lock Anatomy - See inside a lock with cutaway demonstrations
- Learn the Technique - Proper tool grip, tension, and feedback sensing
- Start with Clear Locks - See exactly what happens as pins set
- Progress to Real Locks - Apply skills to standard padlocks
- Challenge Yourself - Try harder locks as skills improve
- Discuss Security - Learn what makes locks more secure
What Students Will Learn
Pin Tumbler Mechanics
How the most common lock type works - springs, pins, and the shear line.
Single Pin Picking
The methodical technique of setting one pin at a time.
Security Awareness
What makes some locks more secure than others - and why it matters.
Fine Motor Skills
Developing the precise touch and feedback sensitivity this skill requires.
