Tailgating
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尾随进入
Tailgating · N/A · 尾随进入 · TAYL-gayt-ing · piggybacking physical · door following · Digital Security · physical · social-engineering · accessDigital Securitypiggybacking physical door following/TAYL-gayt-ing/
Also known as: piggybacking physical, door following
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Tailgating is following an authorized person through a secured door without badging in — a physical security breach.
Real-World Example
Someone carrying boxes asking you to “hold the door” into a badge-only office is classic tailgating.
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