Tailgating
We know what you’re thinking, but we’re talking about a different kind of tailgate!
Tailgating is when a social engineer tries to gain access to a physical location by tricking authorized persons into letting them in.
Common tailgating techniques include:
Following someone in
Pretending to have a delivery
Carrying large items
Claiming to have
forgotten their ID
Claiming an employee
invited them
Pretending to be
a custodian
How to respond:
If you see any of these, use your best judgement. For instance, it’s OK to hold the door for a known neighbor in your dorm, or a known coworker in your office. However, if you do not know someone who is attempting to enter a secured area, avoid contact and use a different entrance, if possible.