Common tailgating methods include:
1. Physical Tailgating: An unauthorized person follows an authorized individual through a secure door by closely trailing behind or taking advantage of someone holding the door open.
2. Piggybacking: The attacker convinces or manipulates an authorized individual to allow them through a secure entrance, often by pretending to be an employee or contractor.
3. Digital Tailgating: Exploiting shared access points like workstations or network devices to gain entry into secure systems. This can include using phishing or vishing techniques to trick employees into providing login credentials.
4. Impersonation: Attackers pose as delivery personnel, maintenance workers, or other legitimate visitors to gain trust and access to secure areas.