Which of the following is considered a physical threat?

The correct answer is C. Tailgating. Tailgating is a physical threat because it involves a person physically following an authorized individual through a secured entry point without proper credentials - it's a real-world, in-person attack on physical access controls. A (SQL injection), B (Phishing), and D…

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ASQL injection
BPhishing
CTailgating
DCross-site scripting

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(42 responses)

A
5% (2)
B
2% (1)
C
90% (38)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

Tailgating is a physical threat because it involves a person physically following an authorized individual through a secured entry point without proper credentials - it's a real-world, in-person attack on physical access controls.

A (SQL injection), B (Phishing), and D (Cross-site scripting) are all logical/cyber threats - they exploit software vulnerabilities or human behavior through digital means (malicious input, deceptive emails, and injected browser scripts respectively). None require physical presence.

Memory tip: Think of tailgating like a car following too closely - it's literally a physical act. Any threat that could appear on a security camera belongs in the physical category; threats that live inside a computer or inbox are logical/cyber threats.

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#Physical Security#Tailgating#Access Control#Threat Classification

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