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What Is Tailgating in Cybersecurity? The ‘Politeness Trap’ Explained

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

You're walking into your office with a hot coffee in each hand when a friendly stranger catches the door for you. You smile, nod, and walk right in...

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Locking the Digital Doors: Implementing Access Controls to Prevent Cybersecurity Tailgating

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000

The digital landscape is a sprawling, interconnected network teeming with opportunities for businesses and individuals alike. However, it also presents an ample hunting ground for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. Among these vulnerabilities is a concept known as ‘tailgating’ or ‘piggybacking’ in the cybersecurity realm. Tailgating refers to unauthorized individuals gaining access to restricted […]

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The Cost of Tailgating: Understanding the Financial Impact of Physical Security Breaches

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Thu, 11 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000

Tailgating, also known as piggybacking, is a physical security breach that occurs when an unauthorized person follows an authorized individual into a restricted area without proper identification. Although tailgating is a physical security issue it is very much connected to cybersecurity as tailgating is one method used by cybercriminals to gain access to sensitive data […]

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Beware of Cybersecurity Threats: The Halloween Office Party Just Got a Little Scarier

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 15:50:59 +0000

Happy Halloween! It’s that spooky time of year when both children and adults dress up and go to parties. With the big holiday season underway there’s a lot of fun to be had over the coming weeks and months. However, the office party is no excuse to scale back on the cybersecurity awareness efforts.

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Prevent Tailgating – One of the Biggest Cyber Security Threats

Ragnar Sigurðsson — Tue, 07 May 2019 12:49:18 +0000

A few simple security behaviors could make all the difference when it comes to prevent tailgating.

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