---
type: "term"
title: "Tailgating"
description: "A physical social engineering technique where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a secured entrance."
resource: "tlctc:term:tailgating"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# Tailgating

A physical social engineering technique where an unauthorized person follows an authorized person through a secured entrance. In TLCTC: maps to `#9 Social Engineering` when it relies on human psychology (politeness, trust) to gain access. If the entry is forced without social manipulation (e.g., slipping through a door), it maps to `#8 Physical Attack`. Subsequent technical exploitation maps to its own cluster.

**Reference:** V1.9.1 Buzz-Word Refinement (#9)

See also: Social Engineering (#9), Physical Attack (#8)