In an era of rising threats and tightened legal requirements, background checks have become a necessity for both private and public organizations. Employees and consultants have access to systems, data and facilities, and this means that a single person -- consciously or unknowingly -- can pose a significant risk.
Many companies have already incorporated elements of background checks as a natural part of their HR work. But with P-Secure you have the opportunity to take your efforts to a new level. We automate all the processes that can be automated, and you actively check whether the information provided by the candidates matches reality. It saves time, minimizes errors and ensures a consistent and documentable approach.
In addition, we help you comply with international sanctions by checking whether individuals or companies have relationships with sanctioned entities. It is an important part of your responsibility — both legally and ethically — and an integral part of our solution.
A changing threat landscape
Cyber attacks, espionage and sabotage are no longer hypothetical scenarios -- they are part of reality. Both government and criminal actors target critical infrastructure, research environments, and supply chains. In this context, background checks are not just a precautionary measure, but an obligation.eu, with NIS2 and CER, has introduced stricter requirements for organisations operating in socially critical areas. This means that employees with access to sensitive systems and premises must be checked — and documentation must be in place.
A healthy safety culture
Background checks aren't just about protecting systems and data -- it's also about creating a healthy and trusting security culture. When employees know that their colleagues and consultants are screened and have justified access, mutual trust is strengthened. It creates security, accountability and a shared understanding that security is something you build together — every day.
Concluding note
Background checks are not just a formality — they are an active decision to protect your organization, your employees and your reputation. With P-Secure, you get a solution that combines automation, documentation and control — while supporting a strong security culture. In an era of targeted threats and heightened demands, it is an investment in robustness, credibility and future-proofing.
NIS2 Directive and background checks:
The NIS2 Directive, which came into force on July 1, 2025, requires critical infrastructure companies and suppliers to conduct background checks on persons performing sensitive tasks or authorized to gain direct or remote access to company premises, information or systems. Among the requirements are employee safety through access rights, background checks and training requirements.
NIS2 requires security procedures for employees with access to sensitive or important data, including data access policies. The Directive covers both essential and essential critical infrastructure units.
The CER Directive and background checks:
The CER Directive, which also entered into force on July 1, 2025, requires appropriate employee safety management with due regard to measures such as determining categories of personnel who exercise critical functions, determining access rights to premises, critical infrastructure and sensitive information, establishing procedures for background checks, and designating categories of persons who are required to undergo such background checks.
The Directive also allows authorities to request assistance in background checks on certain persons within certain categories of staff. CER enshrines that all companies and organizations that can be characterized as critical infrastructure or as critical infrastructure suppliers must conduct background investigations to reduce the risk to insiders.
Sectors included:
Both directives cover critical sectors such as transport, health, digital infrastructure, energy, food and public administration. Companies must be registered with relevant competent authorities by 1 October 2025.
Both NIS2 and CER use a risk-based approach to background checks, where the scope of the requirements depends on the individual employee's role and access to critical systems or information.
Critical Countries
When employing or cooperating with persons associated with certain countries or regions, there may be particular risks of unsolicited knowledge sharing, espionage, corruption or terrorist affiliations. It can be about previous stays, networks or collaborations that require extra attention.
A thorough background check can uncover hidden connections, past financial crime cases or risky networking. Background checks are always recommended when it comes to employment, cooperation or long-term residence in risk countries.
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