Paul’s company is in the process of undergoing a complete security audit including logical and
physical security testing. After all logical tests were performed; it is now time for the physical round
to begin. None of the employees are made aware of this round of testing. The security-auditing
firm sends in a technician dressed as an electrician. He waits outside in the lobby for some
employees to get to work and follows behind them when they access the restricted areas. After
entering the main office, he is able to get into the server room telling the IT manager that there is a
problem with the outlets in that room. What type of attack has the technician performed?
A.
Fuzzing
B.
Tailgating
C.
Man trap attack
D.
Backtrapping