An external red team member conducts a penetration test, attempting to gain physical access to a large organization's server room in a branch office. During reconnaissance, the red team member sees…

A screwdriver set is useful for removing exposed mounting hardware or manipulating certain latch mechanisms but cannot engage or set the internal pin stack of a tumbler lock.

A bump key can open pin tumbler locks but requires a key blank cut to the correct keyway profile for the specific target lock - a blank that may not be obtainable without prior knowledge of the lock brand and model.

An RFID duplicator captures and replays proximity card or fob signals for electronic access control systems and has no effect on a mechanical pin tumbler lock.

A rake pick uses a serrated or wavy profile to rapidly agitate multiple pin stacks in a pin tumbler lock, setting them to the shear line through a quick in-and-out raking motion that mimics the action of a key. This technique requires no prior knowledge of the specific key blank profile and can open a standard tumbler lock in seconds with no damage to the lock or surrounding door hardware. Rake picking is preferred over single-pin picking for speed and preferred over bump keys when a matched blank is unavailable, making it the most practical choice for quick, low-damage entry.