Government
editTiger teams have seen extensive use in governmental organizations. They are often used for assessment of compliance with and efficacy of existing policies as well as creating proposals or recommendations for future policies. In the United States, governmental tiger team recommendations have directly influenced laws and policies in the national government[1].
Most of the United States federal executive departments have used tiger teams to some extent. One of the largest governmental initiatives involving tiger teams was implemented by the Department of Energy (DOE) under then Secretary James D. Watkins. From 1989 through 1992, the DOE formed tiger teams to assess 35 DOE facilities for compliance with environment, safety, and health requirements. Beginning in October of 1991, smaller tiger teams were formed to perform follow up assessments to focus on the most pressing issues in a more detailed manner[2]. Tiger teams are still being used by the DOE, though not to the same extent.
Military
editThe use of tiger teams in the military may have roots in physical security and counter-espionage. Teams were formed to test military base security through attempts to access restricted areas without detection, steal classified materials, and leave analogues for incendiary or explosive devices[3][4]. This is likely the origin of the use of the term in computer security circles where hackers attempt to follow similar measures with computer systems[4]. The military also forms more traditional tiger teams much like other government agencies.
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