During a penetration test, a tester was able to access a company's internal network by mimicking an employee's behavior and tailgating into a secure area. This tester exploited a weakness in what area of security?
- Access Control Systems
- Network Security
- Physical Security
- Social Engineering
The tester exploited a weakness in Social Engineering, as they used tactics to manipulate people into allowing unauthorized physical access.
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