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Preventing tailgating at security checkpoints

When passing through security checkpoints, people should check they are not being followed by others who do not have the correct security credentials.


Why is it important?

Security checkpoints can be difficult to bypass for attackers. One way they get through them is by following others.

By ensuring a person isn't followed through a checkpoint, physical security can be maintained.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Tier 1

Risk Mitigated

Data Theft

Data Theft

Data theft is the intentional stealing of data.

Physical Damage

Physical Damage

Physical damage is the damage, destruction or theft of devices and other hardware.

Further reading

https://www.cpni.gov.uk/system/files/documents/98/dc/Embedding-Security-Behaviours-Using-5Es.pdf https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/86026-tailgating-a-common-courtesy-and-a-common-risk https://us-cert.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/brochure_securityguidance.pdf

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