SK0-005 Question #364: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

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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Question

Which of the following types of physical security controls would most likely be a target of a social engineering attack?

Options

AA security guard
BAn access control vestibule
CPerimeter fencing
DBiometric locks
EBollards

Explanation

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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B. 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.
C. Perimeter fencing is a physical barrier that cannot be influenced by social engineering; it can only be physically breached.
D. Biometric locks rely on unique physical characteristics and are not susceptible to social engineering, although they might have vulnerabilities to spoofing.
E. Bollards are physical posts designed to prevent vehicle access and cannot be influenced by social engineering.

Concept tested. Social engineering targets in physical security

Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/identity-protection/social-engineering/what-is-social-engineering

Topics

#Physical Security#Social Engineering#Security Controls#Human Vulnerabilities

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