A mantrap is a physical security mechanism designed to control access to a secure area through a

small space with two sets of interlocking doors. It is an effective measure to prevent unauthorized

access, as it allows only one person to pass through at a time after authentication, thereby stopping

any attempt at ‘tailgating’ or ‘piggybacking’ where an unauthorized individual might try to follow an

authorized person into a restricted zone.

Reference: The concept of a mantrap as a physical security control is aligned with the EC-Council’s

Certified Network Defender (CND) program, which covers the protect, detect, respond, and predict

approach to network security. The CND program emphasizes the importance of various security

controls, including physical security measures, to safeguard against unauthorized access and ensure

the integrity of the network environment12.