Tailgating
Tailgating is when a social engineer tries to gain access to a physical location by tricking authorized persons into letting them in.
We know what you’re thinking, but we’re talking about a different kind of tailgate!
Common tailgating techniques include:
![Following someone in](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-follow-300x300.png)
Following someone in
![Pretending to have a delivery](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-delivery-300x300.png)
Pretending to have a delivery
![Carrying large items](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-carry-300x300.png)
Carrying large items
![Carrying large items](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-id-1024x1024-300x300.png)
Claiming to have forgotten their ID
![Claiming an employee invited them](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-invite-1024x1024-300x300.png)
Claiming an employee invited them
![Pretending to be a custodian](/security/media/information-technology/images/t-custodian-1024x1024-300x300.png)
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.