AP® Cybersecurity glossary

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Course: AP® Cybersecurity Shows up in: Unit 2: Securing Spaces

A physical attack where the adversary uses social engineering to get an authorized person to let them into a restricted area.

Appears in the course and exam description (CED): 2.2.A.22.4.C.3

Why it matters in Unit 2

The victim knowingly opens the door, which is why training says never badge others in.

Example

An adversary carrying a heavy box waits for someone to hold the door.

Learn it properly, with a checkpoint 2.2 Physical Vulnerabilities and Attacks

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