The organisation’s employees and security screening

Employees can contribute to the overall security of the organisation. In addition to the correct use and maintenance of installed security measures, employee awareness can often be a critical factor in preventing an incident from occurring or developing. The employees’ commitment to this, is often driven by leadership that creates a strong security culture in the organisation.

Through information, education and training, one can ensure optimal conditions for employees and guests to think about security and contribute to the organisation's protection against unwanted incidents.

In relation to employee recruitment, consideration should be given to the necessity of security screenings, such as reference and background checks. This is to mitigate the insider threat. It is the risk assessment and the current security level, which should form the basis for such a decision. As there are many different types and providers of security screenings, it may be beneficial to seek assistance from an independent security advisor.

In addition to security screening of the organisation's employees, the same should be considered for customers, suppliers and business partners.