ARIA assesses the severity as HIGH because the incident demonstrates a significant risk of physical security breaches that could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information. Real-world exploitability is high due to human factors and easily bypassed security measures.
The physical security of the company's buildings was compromised through social engineering and exploitation of lax security protocols. Attack vectors included tailgating, unauthorized access to sensitive areas, and bypassing locked shredders with lockpicks. The impact is high due to potential exposure of sensitive documents, and all employees are affected.
Affected Systems
- Company's Physical Security Infrastructure
- Employee Awareness
Remediation
- Install and enforce the use of mantraps at all entry points to prevent tailgating.
- Implement regular physical security audits with random spot checks.
- Train employees on recognizing and reporting suspicious activity, including unauthorized personnel or equipment in secure areas.
Stack Impact
This incident impacts physical security measures rather than software/hardware systems directly. However, the lack of proper access controls could affect any system within the secured premises.