TIAA is proud to launch Praetorian, a new Counter-Terrorism Maturity Framework Assessment Tool, designed to help UK organisations meet the requirements of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act and enhance security resilience across all sectors.
What Is Praetorian?
Praetorian is a structured, Excel-based self-assessment tool that evaluates an organisation’s readiness across seven critical security domains:
- Compliance
- Warning plans
- Lockdown procedures
- Evacuation strategies
- Emergency services coordination
- First aid and fire safety
- Wider stakeholder engagement.
It assigns organisations a maturity level—ranging from Basic to Optimal Preparedness—offering clear, tangible steps toward stronger protection.
Why It Matters Now
In response to the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, Praetorian helps organisations:
- Identify and close security gaps
- Benchmark against industry best practice
- Support ongoing improvement and regulatory compliance
Though not a compliance guarantee, the tool empowers users to proactively align with legal obligations.
How It Works
- Users complete each of seven assessment tabs.
- The tool generates a maturity report with identified strengths and recommendations.
- Organisations use those insights to enhance readiness and re-assess over time.
This continuous improvement approach fosters a culture of preparedness—not just a one-off audit.
Who Should Use It
Praetorian is ideal for a wide range of roles and sectors, including:
- Security and facility managers
- Organisational leaders
- Healthcare, education, charity sectors
- Heritage sites & places of worship
- Employers, property owners, landlords
Need More Information?
Visit Praetorian or contact security@tiaa.co.uk to discover how Praetorian can help your organisation boost its resilience, comply confidently with the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, and continually improve security outcomes.