Last updated: 2026-03-14

SLAM Method: Phishing Threat Assessment Guide

By PSM Partners — 4,379 followers

A practical, four-step framework to identify and assess phishing threats across your organization, enabling teams to strengthen email risk detection and improve response. The guide delivers actionable criteria to evaluate Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message, empowering security teams to reduce exposure and elevate awareness beyond generic best practices. By adopting this framework, organizations can build a repeatable, evidence-based approach to phishing risk that scales across departments and regulated industries.

Published: 2026-03-14

Primary Outcome

Users can reliably identify phishing emails using the SLAM framework, reducing risky communications and near-term breach exposure.

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PSM Partners — 4,379 followers

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What is "SLAM Method: Phishing Threat Assessment Guide"?

A practical, four-step framework to identify and assess phishing threats across your organization, enabling teams to strengthen email risk detection and improve response. The guide delivers actionable criteria to evaluate Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message, empowering security teams to reduce exposure and elevate awareness beyond generic best practices. By adopting this framework, organizations can build a repeatable, evidence-based approach to phishing risk that scales across departments and regulated industries.

Who created this playbook?

Created by PSM Partners, 4,379 followers.

Who is this playbook for?

CISOs or security managers in regulated industries seeking to reduce phishing-related breaches, IT security teams deploying phishing-awareness programs across healthcare, legal, or nonprofit organizations, Security education and compliance officers creating scalable training for employees

What are the prerequisites?

Interest in education & coaching. No prior experience required. 1–2 hours per week.

What's included?

Practical four-part assessment framework. Clear criteria for Sender, Links, Attachments, and Message. Scales across departments and industries

How much does it cost?

$0.20.

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