What is tailgating and piggybacking?
D2 · Threats · CompTIA Security+ SY0-701Tailgating is a physical security attack where an unauthorized person follows closely behind an authorized person through a secured entry point (badge reader, locked door) without using their own credentials.
Piggybacking is similar but the authorized person knowingly allows the unauthorized person through (being polite, holding the door).
Countermeasures: mantraps/airlocks (two-door entry — only one opens at a time), security guards, anti-passback systems (badge out = required before badge in again), security awareness training.
Piggybacking is similar but the authorized person knowingly allows the unauthorized person through (being polite, holding the door).
Countermeasures: mantraps/airlocks (two-door entry — only one opens at a time), security guards, anti-passback systems (badge out = required before badge in again), security awareness training.
Tailgating/piggybacking bypasses all electronic access controls through human courtesy. A mantrap (also called an airlock or access control vestibule) is the most effective technical countermeasure. Security awareness training teaches employees to challenge unknown individuals. One badge = one person through.