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Why insider threats pose unique risks to national security

June 29, 2022

Insider threats can cause extensive damage to national security. To combat this threat, the U.S. must update and adapt current security practices, including the background check process.

Education & Training

The modern approach to employee screening, vetting and background checks

Detecting insider threats or employee misconduct begins with evaluating functional responsibility for vetting, along with the tools to aid in the process.

Russ Law

June 17, 2022

Detecting insider threats and misconduct begins with evaluating departmental responsibilities and tools used for employee screening.

Hiring practices must perform due diligency

Court rules truck companies have duty to perform due diligence when hiring

August 30, 2021

In another lawsuit this year, two truck companies were found negligent in their hiring practices, not performing due diligence when it came to hiring drivers for their companies.

Background check system blocked more than 300,000 illegal firearm sales in 2020

July 6, 2021

According to FBI data obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests made by Everytown for Gun Safety, the background check system blocked over 300,000 illegal firearm sales in 2020 — 42% of those to people with felony convictions.

Request for criminal background check; reference checking, security interviews

Virginia judge upholds universal background check law

July 15, 2020

Lynchburg, Virginia Circuit Court Judge Patrick Yeatts has largely upheld Virginia’s new law requiring a background check on all gun sales, but has issued a limited, narrow injunction, which Attorney General Mark R. Herring intends to appeal, temporarily blocking the law from applying to handgun purchases made by 18-20 year olds.

Continuous Monitoring of Employees Gaining Traction

Background checks are out; continuous monitoring is in.

Michael Gips

June 5, 2020

Background checks represent a moment in time, but continuous monitoring that listens to a candidate's data over time, looking and identifying changes in their background to mitigate risk is the future.

Continuous Evaluation Supports and Fosters Second Chances for Those Formerly Incarcerated

Tom Miller

March 19, 2020

Continuous evaluation can pick up and make note of concerning behaviors among employees, giving an employer the ability to intervene in negative behaviors that take place after the initial background check and before something serious happens to the individual or their organization. Once alerted to concerning employee behavior, employers can unlock multiple organizational support mechanisms, including having HR speak to the individual about the potential cause.

US Sen. Warren, Rep. Johnson Unveil Legislation to Target Gun Violence

February 5, 2020

Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson introduced the House version of the Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act, a bill that works to end gun violence in America.

Guilt by Association – Public References and Their Impact on Your Security Career

Jerry J. Brennan

February 2, 2020

Critical steps in security recruitment for both employers and candidates are background or reference checks.

State and Federal Background Checks Reduce Teen Gun Carrying

January 2, 2020

Teens are less likely to carry a gun if they live in a state requiring universal background checks in addition to federal requirements, according to a new study.