Episode 54 — Recognize Physical Penetration Testing Through Phishing Tailgating and Impersonation
This episode examines physical penetration testing techniques that assess whether people, facilities, and procedures can resist manipulation as effectively as technical controls resist digital attack. On the exam, you should recognize that phishing, tailgating, impersonation, and related tactics often target trust, convenience, and routine behavior rather than software flaws, which makes them important to both physical and cybersecurity defense. Realistic examples such as an unauthorized visitor following staff through a secured door, a caller posing as support to obtain access details, or a fake delivery used to bypass scrutiny will show how awareness, visitor controls, verification practices, and reporting culture work together to reduce the success of attacks that cross the line between human behavior and physical access. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with. And dont forget Cyberauthor.me for the companion study guide and flash cards!
