Exam 312-50v10 topic 1 question 1 discussion

The individual has performed B. Tailgating. This involves an unauthorized person gaining access by following an authorized individual through a secured entry point.

tailgating B

Tailgating, implies no consent like a car tailgating another, while "piggybacking" usually implies support of an authorized person. therefore it is tailgating.

Answer is Tailgating B! Piggybacking Piggybacking usually implies entry into a building or security area with the consent of the authorized person. For example, an attacker might request an authorized person to unlock a security door, saying that they have forgotten their ID badge. In the interest of common courtesy, the authorized person will allow the attacker to pass through the door. Tailgating Tailgating implies accessing a building or secured area without the consent of the authorized person. It is the act of following an authorized person through a secure entrance, as a polite user would open and hold the door for those following them. An attacker, wearing a fake badge, might attempt to enter the secured area by closely following an authorized person through a door that requires key access. They then try to enter the restricted area while pretending to be an authorized person

C no fake ID or badge involved

From IPSpecialist & Matt Walkers All in One Piggybacking and Tailgating is similar technique. Piggybacking is the technique in which unauthorized person waits for an authorized person to gain entry in a restricted area, whereas Tailgating is the technique in which unauthorized person gain access to the restricted area by following the authorized person. By using Fake IDs and close following while crossing the checkpoint, tailgating become easy. Since the question does not state a badge or fake id , correct answer should be piggybacking

B. Tailgating

Matt Walkers All in One book states piggybacking = no badge and tail gaiting = with badge

According to All In One study guide the correct answer would be "Piggybacking". Another way to remember it is by saying pigs are "naked". That means when there is no badge (naked) its piggybacking. If you show a fake badge then you are tailgating

"Tailgating" implies no consent while "piggybacking" usually implies consent of the authorized person. This is the main difference.

This is a common way for someone to gather information about a company and their security procedures. Identify what measures are in place security guards, alarms, bio-metrics, and even observe other employees of how they login to machines and maybe even perform shoulder surfing or find a security badge to gain further access into secure areas of the building.