Topic of the Day: Tailgating vs. Piggybacking

Tailgating

· Tailgating occurs when an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual through a secure entry point (e.g., a door or gate) without the authorized person's knowledge.

· Example: A person swipes their access card to open a door, and someone slips in right behind them before the door closes, without the person noticing.

Piggybacking

· Piggybacking is similar to tailgating, however, in this case the authorized person is aware and permits the unauthorized individual to gain entry knowingly.

· Example: An employee holds the door open for someone behind them, who appears to be another employee but does not have an access card.

Test your knowledge: Which one of these physical security controls can be implemented to prevent tailgating/piggybacking - bollard, mantrap, fence?

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