[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_text _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]What Is Tailgating?\n\n[/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”5″ ][cs_content_seo]What is “tailgating”, as used in the security context? Tailgating is a common security breach. Tailgating occurs when an authorized person is followed either intentionally or unintentionally by an unauthorized person into a restricted area. Sometimes it is also an innocent breach of security. Example, an employee opening a door and holding it open out of good faith for others. Good etiquette usually wins over good security practices. The problem with these lax situations and common courtesies is that they create an access to undocumented and unauthorized entry by individuals. Tailgating can also be done covertly. For example, an intruder waits outside the door and quickly enters once the employee leaves the area. One could imagine the harm that can be done to the building by uncontrolled access.
What is the problem with tailgating? There must be a reason an individual is tailgating. Perhaps the tailgater is an otherwise good person who is just in a hurry. This type of assumption is too high of a risk to be wrong. \n\n[/cs_content_seo][/cs_element_layout_column][cs_element_layout_column _id=”6″ ][cs_element_image _id=”7″ ][/cs_element_layout_column][/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”8″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”9″ ][cs_element_text _id=”10″ ][cs_content_seo]Tailgating needs to be eliminated or minimized. The weakness of the security system also contributes to the tailgating problem. This is true in areas such as lift lobbies and doors that handle high volume of passages. The practice of overt tailgating can be reduced or minimized through employee security awareness training. If employees are frequently reminded of the tailgating problem, they are less likely to risk allowing unauthorized persons into the building deliberately. However, covert tailgating could not be easily overcome through employee awareness alone. 
The solutions for minimization of tailgating are as below, 

Create multiple credentials on smart cards.
Security guards to be sensitive of badges matching the persons.
Turnstiles and pedestrian gates serve as a physical barrier and are good for high volume traffic.
Video & cameras analytics to detect multiple people.
Biometrics deter employees from sharing credentials.
Implementation of VMS and temporary visitors and guests badges. 

The solutions defer depending on many factors. The factors are specific entry point for security entry points for security purposes and updates of the layout being used presented for study and designing. Some strategies work with doors and some work with open lobbies and of course the budget also plays an important role. It is also clear that multiple levels of physical security techniques will enhance the prevention of tailgating. 
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