SK0-005 · Question #364
Which of the following types of physical security controls would most likely be a target of a social engineering attack?
The correct answer is A. A security guard. Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology to gain access or information, making human elements like security guards the most susceptible physical security controls.
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Which of the following types of physical security controls would most likely be a target of a social engineering attack?
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- AA security guard
- BAn access control vestibule
- CPerimeter fencing
- DBiometric locks
- EBollards
How the community answered
(20 responses)- A80% (16)
- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
- D10% (2)
Why each option
Social engineering attacks exploit human psychology to gain access or information, making human elements like security guards the most susceptible physical security controls.
A security guard is a human element susceptible to social engineering attacks, where an attacker might use deception, impersonation, or manipulation to trick the guard into granting unauthorized access or divulging information.
An access control vestibule is a physical architectural control that limits entry to one person at a time and is not directly susceptible to social engineering, although it can be bypassed by tailgating.
Perimeter fencing is a physical barrier that cannot be influenced by social engineering; it can only be physically breached.
Biometric locks rely on unique physical characteristics and are not susceptible to social engineering, although they might have vulnerabilities to spoofing.
Bollards are physical posts designed to prevent vehicle access and cannot be influenced by social engineering.
Concept tested: Social engineering targets in physical security
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/social-engineering/what-is-social-engineering
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