08/19/2026
Most security effort goes into keeping attackers out of your network, but a stranger walking into your office can do a lot of damage too. They can plug a device into a spare network port, walk out with a laptop, photograph what's on desks, or sit down at an unlocked computer.
The easiest way in is called tailgating: someone follows an employee through a door that locks behind them, often carrying a box or a coffee so they look like they belong. Most people hold the door open to be polite.
Get your team comfortable saying a friendly "hi, can I help you?" to anyone they don't recognize, rather than assuming someone else invited them. Have visitors sign in and get walked to where they're going, not left to wander. And make it normal to lock your screen whenever you step away from your desk, even for a minute.
None of this costs anything. It just needs your team to feel okay questioning a face they don't recognize.
If you are interested in more sophisticated ways of securing your physical location, reach out to us today to discuss the variety of options!