FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
An employee is tailgated into a secure office building by someone without a badge. Which type of security threat does this represent?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Tailgating
Tailgating (or piggybacking) is a physical social engineering attack where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person into a restricted area.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Phishing
Why it's wrong here
Phishing involves electronic communication, not physical access.
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Tailgating
Why this is correct
Correct: tailgating is when someone follows an authorized person without credentials.
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Baiting
Why it's wrong here
Baiting uses a lure (like a infected USB drive) to trick someone.
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Pretexting
Why it's wrong here
Pretexting involves creating a false scenario to gain trust, not following someone.
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