4B: Summarize Physical Attacks

Question 1

Natural barriers or fences to deter someone from simply entering the property.

Answer 1

Perimeter Security

Question 2

Secure entry system with two gateways, only one of which is open at any one time.

Answer 2

Mantrap

Question 3

Means of encoding information into passive tags, which can be easily attached to devices, structures, clothing, or almost anything else.

Answer 3

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)

Question 4

Scanner that reads data from an RFID or NFC tag when in range.

Answer 4

Proximity Reader

Question 5

A standard for peer-to-peer (2-way) radio communications over very short (around 4”) distances, facilitating contactless payment and similar technologies (based on RFID).

Answer 5

NFC (Near Field Communication)

Question 6

Copying authentication data from an RFID badge’s microchip to another badge, which can be done through handheld RFID writers, which are inexpensive and easy to use.

Answer 6

Badge Cloning

Question 7

Social engineering technique to gain access to a building by following someone who is unaware of their presence.

Answer 7

Tailgating

Question 8

Allowing a threat actor to enter a site or controlled location without authorization.

Answer 8

Piggybacking