Automated enhanced background checks for the defence industry
Companies in the defence sector are particularly exposed to espionage, sabotage, and activism. It is therefore critical to take security seriously even before a formal security clearance from the Danish Defence Intelligence Service (FE) is in place. As an FE security clearance can take considerable time, we recommend that organisations conduct their own initial screening of both employees and suppliers. At a minimum, organisations should verify: ID, CV, and criminal record.
Defense suppliers that use our platform
Challenges in defence sector compliance
Defence suppliers operate under strict and evolving security requirements, with an elevated threat landscape compared to most other sectors.
Organisations must ensure that employees, contractors, and subcontractors are properly screened, and that all documentation meets the requirements of the Danish Armed Forces, FE, and relevant auditors. In practice, this is often complex and resource-intensive.
Manual processes can lead to:
- Delays in onboarding
- Incomplete or inconsistent documentation
- Increased risk of non-compliance
- Time-consuming audit preparation
At the same time, regulatory expectations continue to evolve, requiring organisations to maintain accurate, traceable, and audit-ready records at all times.
Useful features for defence suppliers
P-Secure automates the verification of identity, CV, criminal records, and references — ensuring precise, timely controls and reducing the risk of human error.
ID and CV check
Automate ID verification and CV checks including documentation of employment gaps
Re-check
Easily schedule and complete periodic re-checks of employees and subcontractors
Audit
Share specific cases for digital audit with the Danish Armed Forces, FE, or internal auditors
Pre-clearance screening
Conduct structured background checks while FE security clearance processing is ongoing — reducing risk during the waiting period
Verify ID and document CV
Easily plan and manage annual re-checks
Share cases for digital audits
The need for modern background screening
The impact
As defence sector security requirements have tightened, many organisations face increasing pressure to modernise their background check processes.
Manual workflows often result in:
Limited visibility
Administrative burden
Delays in onboarding
Insufficient documentation
Inefficient audit preparation
Security infrastructure for the future of defence supply
The opportunity
Today's defence suppliers must balance strict security requirements with operational efficiency.
As regulations evolve and threat levels increase, organisations need automated and continuous background screening that reduces risk without slowing operations.
Strengthen personnel and supply chain security
Implement automated, compliant enhanced background checks that:
Reduce onboarding time
Ensure consistent documentation
Cover employees, contractors, and subcontractors
Maintain continuous compliance
Move beyond one-time checks with:
Automated ID and CV verification
Automated santions list checks
Centralised, audit-ready records
Security and GDPR-compliance
Ensure alignment with ISO 27001, the CER Directive's chain-of-responsibility requirements, and the Danish Armed Forces' security requirements at all times.
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