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Literally. Social engineering 101. Grab a clipboard, put on a hi-viz, speak in an authoritive, directive voice and people will absolutely do what you ask at the sound of the word "security". Social engineering defence 101: teach scepticism and not being intimidated by the word "security"... ask "whose security?", "security from what?", "security to what end?", and "show me your ID and the written policy".



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