To succeed in the Vault, participants must demonstrate proficiency in circumventing physical security measures, utilizing their technical expertise, intuition, and teamwork. By employing a blend of traditional methods, such as lock picking and safe cracking, alongside cutting-edge technologies, contestants can navigate the intricate puzzle-like nature of each door, unlocking its secrets and accumulating valuable points along the way. Contestants both new to seasoned will find challenges suited to their experience at the Vault. The Vault contest is a spectator sport, every door is viewable for the entire contestant hall to observe.  
 
So, if you are ready to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of physical penetration testing and relish the challenge of outsmarting security systems, the Vault at SaintCon awaits. Step inside, embrace the excitement, and test your mettle as you strive to unlock victory and claim the title of the ultimate door-cracking master! 

Each team will be given ONE RFID tag assigned to your team. This RFID tag is used for scoring. Every challenge at the Vault has a yellow RFID box which, when teams complete a challenge, will scan their RFID tag on the box to ‘score’ that door. Every door is worth a set number of points and the doors will change every day of the conference, meaning you can come back each day and score more points. Teams no longer need to schedule time to compete, if a door is available, a team may make an attempt. There are a few things to keep note of: 
Destructive entry methods are not permitted. 
Each challenge door is externally facing and can be approached at any time. 

Once inside, there is a reader; scan your RFID tag against the reader, and your team receives the points.

Note: The reader locks out after the first scan and must be reset along with the door. The lockout prevents another team from trying to be sneaky and grab points after your team’s entry before the room is reset.  
Note: There is nothing inside the rooms, no other doors, no additional lockboxes, so no need to linger.  
Note: A door can only be scored once.  
Last year, our Safe Cracking walls saw heavy traffic. We will be expanding this portion of our event this year to allow for additional contestants to compete.  
 
In summary, these changes have been put in place to ensure everyone has a chance to interact with the Vault contest regardless of their skill level.  

New Challenges!  
 
Every Year, the vault gets bigger and better. This year is no different and here are a few things you can look to prepare yourself with: 
 
Hinge Pins on all doors. Don’t try to take the hinges off; it won’t work, and these doors are HEAVY!  
Lock Picking  
Both Low and High-Frequency RFID  
Kaba Simplex 1000  
Trilogy T2  
Bluetooth/WiFi Deadbolts  
Request-To-Exit (REX) Sensor  
Kaba X-09  
Over/Under the door protection  
Safecracking (we will have multiple difficulty levels (easy/medium/hard)) 
Dimple locks 
Warded lock 
Biometrics?