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Which of the following describes a situation in which an employee knowingly allows someone access to a restricted area without verifying authentication?

A.
Piggybacking
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A.
Piggybacking
B.
Tailgating
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B.
Tailgating
C.
Shoulder surfing
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C.
Shoulder surfing
D.
Phishing
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D.
Phishing
Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

The situation in which an employee knowingly allows someone access to a restricted area without verifying authentication is calledTailgating. Here's why:

Piggybacking(Option A) refers to an unauthorized person following an authorized person into a secure area without their knowledge.

Shoulder surfing(Option C) involves someone observing sensitive information (such as passwords) by looking over another person's shoulder.

Phishing(Option D) is a form of social engineering where attackers deceive individuals into revealing confidential information.

Therefore, the correct answer isB. Tailgating

asked 02/10/2024
Raza Todorovac
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