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Top security gaps in tribal casinos: What physical pen testing reveals

Chris Janke
May 19, 2026

While many organizations focus on internal and external penetration testing, physical penetration testing is often the missing link — and where some of the most critical security gaps are uncovered.

In this webinar, Wipfli cybersecurity professionals share lessons from physical penetration testing engagements with tribal casinos.

You’ll hear real-world examples of how attackers bypass physical controls, where security programs commonly break down, and the most common security mistakes we see across tribal environments.

We’ll also explore how physical penetration testing helps validate whether your security controls are truly working — not just documented.

This session covers:

  • How physical penetration testing complements internal and external testing.
  • Lessons learned from physical penetration engagements with tribal organizations.
  • Common security gaps affecting tribal casinos and operations.
  • How tabletop exercises bring key stakeholders together before, during and after testing.
  • Practical steps tribes can take to strengthen physical, technical and procedural controls.

This session is designed for tribal leadership, IT and security teams, gaming and operations leaders. Watch the replay to learn how physical penetration testing can help you move from assumptions to validation — and from awareness to action.

Author(s)

Chris Janke
Senior Manager, Wipfli Advisory LLC
Tom Wojcinski
Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

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