A person posing as an employee strikes up a conversation with a legitimate employee as they walk into a secured area, in an attempt to gain access. What kind of social engineering is this?
A) phishing
B) baiting
C) quid pro quo
D) tailgating

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This is an example of tailgating, also known as piggybacking or following, where an unauthorized individual attempts to gain entry into a secure area by following closely behind a legitimate employee, taking advantage of their authorized access.

A Person Posing as an Employee Strikes Up a Conversation