Social engineering can include both phishing emails and physical tactics like tailgating.Question 9…

➤ What is social engineering and does it include phishing and tailgating?
Social engineering is manipulation that exploits human trust to gain confidential information or access. It includes digital attacks like phishing emails, and in-person tactics like tailgating or pretexting. Both rely on psychological tricks, such as urgency or authority, to bypass technical defenses and trick people into revealing credentials or granting entry.