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Firms in the defence sector are particularly vulnerable to espionage, sabotage and activism

That's why it's crucial to take security seriously — already before a formal security clearance from the Defence Intelligence Service (FE) is in place Since an FE security clearance can take a long time, we recommend that you conduct an initial screening of both employees and suppliers yourself.

At a minimum, you should check: Identity (ID), CV and Criminal Record.

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Certifications and systematic employee management

Since 2016, all public authorities have been obliged to implement management management of information security according to the ISO 27001 standard. This requires background checks to be conducted on all candidates for employment. These checks must be proportionate to the business requirements, the classification of the information to be accessed and the perceived risks. For public procurement, such certifications often become a requirement due to the chain liability described in the EU CER Directive.

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Special requirements for defense contractors

Suppliers to the defense may face additional requirements, especially if the contract involves handling classified information. Here, the defence may require guarantees of confidentiality and screening of subcontractors. We are seeing a growing demand from companies that want to aggregate the overview of their own background checks, applications with the police or intelligence agencies on one unified platform.

Read more about the threats to the defense industry

Below you will find articles that describe the threats that exist in the field of defense and security.

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