Threat Assessment and Management (TAM) is the process of identifying, evaluating, and managing people or situations that could pose a threat to individuals or organizations.
Identifying threats
The process of identifying threats to individuals or organizations includes raising awareness and providing channels for reporting activities or messages that raise concern. At this point, the threat actor may be known or still anonymous.
Assessment of threats
Once a threat has been identified, it must be assessed to determine the level of risk to the affected individual or organization. This is a dynamic, ongoing process that continues until a complete resolution of the situation is achieved.
Managing threats
Managing the threat requires interdisciplinary and cross-agency collaboration and consensus. Once the initial level ofrisk has been identified, strategies are developed to increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. However, the threat management strategy must also remain dynamic and adapt to any change in circumstances.
