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SOCIAL-ENGINEERING-DEFENSE5 MIN READ

Doorway Decision Walk

Use a stepwise response to stop tailgating without escalating the interaction.

The social squeeze Leah is at the secure-floor door with coworkers behind her and an unbadged visitor in front of her. The attacker wants the social moment to outrank the badge rule. Door control Boundary -> Redirect -> Document Physical access stays safe when employees keep one boundary and give one helpful route. Tailgating pressure works by making verification feel rude, so the defense must make the process impersonal and easy to complete. Let them slip in Fast, polite, uncontrolled The person gets help without bypassing the door. Courtesy is the tone. Badge control is the rule. 01 Boundary 02…

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