How are individuals classified on the Threat Capability Continuum?

The classification of individuals on the Threat Capability Continuum is primarily based on their skills and the accessibility of resources. This framework considers the abilities and tools available to individuals that can define their potential threat level. It is this combination of technical skills, knowledge, and the means to execute threats that allows for a differentiation among individuals in terms of their capabilities.

Skills refer to the practical experience and training that a person possesses, which contribute to their ability to perform actions that may pose security threats. Resource accessibility pertains to the tools, software, or information they can obtain and utilize in carrying out their objectives.

In contrast, while factors like experience and financial status or motivation and market demand may influence an individual’s behavior, they do not directly define the capabilities that are relevant for classification within this specific continuum. Hence, focusing on skills and resource availability gives a more accurate assessment of a person's threat capacity.