What is tailgating?
Tailgating, also known as “piggybacking,” is a technique used to gain unauthorized physical access to a building or secure area by posing as an employee or authorized visitor. The term comes from the fact that the intruder slips in behind an authorized person to enter a building or secure area, as if that person were holding the door open for them.
Tailgating is a potential threat to physical security, as it allows a malicious individual to gain access to an area that would otherwise be secured. To protect against tailgating, companies can implement security measures such as using surveillance cameras, training employees to recognize tailgating techniques, and implementing identification systems such as access badges or access codes. Employees can also be trained to be mindful of people behind them when entering a secure area and to request identification or proof of authorization from anyone attempting to follow them.
How can you protect yourself from tailgating?
Here are a few tips to protect yourself against tailgating:
- Lock the doors and entrances.
- Be on the lookout for people following you when you enter a secure area, and do not allow them to enter without proper identification or authorization.
- Use identification systems such as access badges or access codes to control access to secure areas.
- Training employees to recognize tailgating techniques and to ensure entryway security can help prevent unauthorized access.
- Use surveillance cameras to help monitor entrances and detect tailgating attempts.
It is important to remain vigilant and take steps to ensure the physical safety of your surroundings.
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