CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check
Screening against the CIFAS Insider Threat Database to identify known or suspected dishonest conduct by applicants and employees. An additional layer of fraud prevention. CIFAS membership required.
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Employee fraud, misconduct and insider threats can expose organisations to significant financial, operational and reputational risks.
Traditional pre-employment screening confirms a candidate’s background, qualifications and employment history, but it may not reveal instances of dishonest conduct that could pose a risk to an employer. The CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check provides that additional layer of due diligence.
As part of our comprehensive background screening portfolio, CBS offers access to the CIFAS Insider Threat Database, helping organisations make more informed recruitment and workforce risk-management decisions and strengthen their overall screening programme.
Alongside our secure screening platform, our experienced screening specialists support organisations every day with eligibility guidance, complex applications and urgent onboarding requirements. When questions arise or timelines are tight, our team works alongside you to solve problems quickly and keep screening moving.
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What the Service Includes
The CBS CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check searches against records held within the CIFAS Insider Threat Database, which contains information relating to known or suspected dishonest conduct committed by job applicants and employees.
Examples of risks that may be identified include:
- Applicant fraud
- Employee fraud
- Theft of company assets or funds
- Bribery and corruption
- Theft or misuse of customer or commercial data
- False applications or falsified qualifications
- Other forms of dishonest conduct that may present a risk to employers
Our solutions guarantee 100% submission rate with zero errors
How It Works
- Step 1: Candidate consent and information collection – CBS collects the required candidate information and obtains the appropriate authorisation as part of the screening process.
- Step 2: Database search – A search is conducted against the CIFAS Insider Threat Database using the candidate’s identifying information.
- Step 3: Match review and verification – Where a potential match is identified, the information is reviewed in accordance with established procedures and applicable screening requirements.
- Step 4: Report delivery – Results are provided within the CBS screening report, allowing employers to assess findings alongside other background screening information.
Why Organisations Use the CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check
Insider fraud is often invisible to standard screening, yet its impact on finances, data and trust can be severe. Access to shared industry intelligence helps organisations identify risk earlier.
- Enhanced fraud prevention – identify potential insider-threat risks before employment begins.
- Organisational protection – reduce exposure to fraud, theft, bribery, corruption, data misuse and other misconduct.
- Safer hiring decisions – additional intelligence to complement your existing screening programme.
- Compliance and governance – demonstrate a proactive approach to fraud prevention and workforce integrity.
- Ongoing workforce monitoring – usable across the employee lifecycle, from recruitment through to exit.
Where the Check Is Used
This service is particularly valuable for organisations recruiting into:
- Financial services
- Banking and FinTech
- Insurance
- Professional services
- Retail and e-commerce
- Public sector and government
- Positions involving financial responsibility
- Roles with access to sensitive customer, employee or commercial data
- Senior leadership and high-trust positions
Important: CIFAS Membership Requirement
The CIFAS Insider Threat Database is available exclusively to organisations that are members of CIFAS, the UK’s leading fraud prevention and data-sharing organisation. Membership enables businesses to benefit from shared intelligence designed to help prevent fraud and identify potential insider threats.
For clients who are already CIFAS members, CBS can seamlessly incorporate the Insider Threat Database Check into your existing screening programme. Organisations interested in this service who are not currently CIFAS members should contact CIFAS directly to discuss membership eligibility and requirements.
Built for Secure, Compliant Screening
CBS combines sector expertise with secure screening technology to deliver the CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check that meets the needs of regulated organisations. Our platform provides:
- Secure screening workflows
- Real-time screening visibility
- Structured audit trails
- Automated candidate notifications
- Secure document handling
- Integration-ready screening infrastructure
For IT and compliance teams, our systems operate within secure hosting environments, certified to ISO 27001 (information security) and ISO 22301 (business continuity), with Cyber Essentials Plus certification and GDPR-compliant data handling. For HR and recruitment teams, screening becomes faster, simpler and easier to manage.
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CBS has proven to be an exceptional service partner, demonstrating remarkable responsiveness and a commitment to supporting our organizational needs. Our experience with their team has been consistently positive, characterized by their accommodating approach and willingness to provide tailored solutions. The account management has been outstanding, with CBS consistently delivering high-quality assistance. We wholeheartedly recommend CBS as a trusted and reliable service provider.
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Why Organisations Choose CBS for the CIFAS Insider Threat Database Check
Organisations choose CBS for:
- Seamless integration of the CIFAS check into your existing screening programme
- Access to shared industry fraud-prevention intelligence (CIFAS membership required)
- Experienced screening specialists providing hands-on support
- Real-time application tracking and reporting
- Over one million background checks processed annually
- ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 certified; Cyber Essentials Plus
- Scalable solutions for high-volume screening
CBS provides more than individual checks. Our secure platform delivers structured screening infrastructure built for organisations operating under safeguarding and regulatory scrutiny. Behind the technology is our experienced screening team, providing hands-on guidance to help employers navigate due diligence and employment screening requirements with confidence.
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