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Meet The Security Company
have serviced over 2,000 organisations in that
time. Our screening model is underpinned by
exceptional information security and
proprietary technology such that we deliver
accuracy and consistency in everything we do.
This is the fourteenth
instalment in a series
of articles for the
readers of Risk Xtra
where we shine the
spotlight on NSIapproved
businesses
for the benefit of risk
and security managers
who purchase security
guarding as well as
systems-focused
solutions. Answering
our questions on this
occasion is Eyal Ben
Cohen, CEO of Verifile
About the National Security Inspectorate
Risk Xtra: Can you briefly describe your
business’ activities and what you consider to
be your USP as an organisation?
Eyal Ben Cohen: Verifile is an independent
background screening provider focused on the
delivery of accurate data and building longterm
relationships with its customers.
We’re passionate about creating transparency
within a workforce. We believe that highperforming
teams typically operate in a culture
of openness, honesty and mutual respect. Such
a culture gives rise to effective collaboration,
innovation and improved productivity.
Creating that sort of culture is a significant
undertaking for any organisation. We don’t
claim to be able to deliver that on our own, but
we can play our part with comprehensive
candidate background checks.
In making sure that every one of their
employees is everything that they claim to be,
we don’t just want to reassure businesses that
their recruitment decisions are correct and that
their people risks are being satisfactorily
managed. We also want to contribute to that
culture of truth and openness.
Based in the UK, we’ve been operating in the
background screening sector since 2004 and
The National Security Inspectorate (NSI) is a wholly-independent, not-for-profit
company limited by guarantee and operates as a UKAS-accredited certification
body specialising in the security and fire safety sectors.
For over 40 years, the NSI has served to protect businesses, homeowners
and the general public alike, raising standards by providing robust and high
quality audits of both security and fire safety service providers.
Risk Xtra: What do your clients value most
about the services you provide?
Eyal Ben Cohen: Clients really value the way in
which we combine efficient processes with a
passion for excellent customer service.
They appreciate how we use technology to
automate manual procedures, improve the
accuracy of our data and reduce the pain that
candidates and clients can feel in collecting the
background information required for screening.
Our clients are reassured by the rigour
employed within our research and compliance
processes as this means they will not have to
take any unnecessary risks during their
recruitment procedures. They also appear to
value the human touch we bring to the whole
process. This comes across in how we interpret
the data, understand the people-related risks
facing our clients’ businesses and how we
challenge them on what their screening
requirements really are in the real world.
That final point is incredibly important.
Presented with a set of screening requirements
that we feel doesn’t go far enough to meet a
client’s needs, we’ll say so – and then we’ll
demonstrate how we could build a deeper,
more fit-for-purpose process for them.
Risk Xtra: How do you feel accreditations
have assisted your company?
Eyal Ben Cohen: Accreditations have certainly
assisted Verifile in its operations and growth.
We hold many accreditations for security,
quality and people-focused operations, among
them Investors in People, NSI Gold (BS 7858).
Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and
also ISO 14001.
They help in demonstrating to clients,
suppliers, employees and candidates alike that
we adhere to the highest possible standards.
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