Big News: GuardCheck Achieves NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 Screening

GuardCheck has earned NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 screening, confirming our service conforms to BS 7858:2019 requirements and has been independently audited and certified by NSI. Employers benefit from auditable screening processes to support their vetting requirements.

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GuardCheck has achieved NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 screening. Following an independent audit by the National Security Inspectorate of our security screening service and processes, GuardCheck is certified as meeting the requirements of BS 7858:2019 and NSI NCP 111. For employers, this means using a screening service conducted to recognised requirements with fully auditable processes. The decision to employ always remains with the employer.

In just one year, GuardCheck has earned NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 screening, confirming that our security screening service and processes meet the requirements of BS 7858:2019 and NSI NCP 111 following independent assessment. This milestone supports security employers looking for a screening process with auditable records and clearly defined standards.

But what does achieving NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 mean for your business? Let’s break it down.

NSI Silver Approval for BS 7858:2019 Screening

In the security industry, compliance isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of your operations. BS 7858:2019 provides recognised requirements for security screening processes, and GuardCheck is now officially certified as meeting the requirements of BS 7858:2019 and NSI NCP 111.

Achieving NSI Silver Approval confirms that GuardCheck’s screening service conforms to the requirements of BS 7858:2019 and has been independently audited and certified by NSI. The NSI independently audited our security screening service and processes, confirming that our screening service conforms to BS 7858:2019 and NSI NCP 111.

For employers, this means that the checks are conducted to BS 7858:2019 and are fully auditable, supporting a screening process that is robust, defensible, and aligned with recognised industry practices.

Beyond the Certificate: The Practical Advantage

While the NSI Silver mark confirms conformity with BS 7858:2019 requirements, its real value lies in the practical benefits it brings to your hiring process.

  • Screening You Can Rely On: With GuardCheck, you are using a service independently audited and certified as meeting the requirements of BS 7858:2019 and NSI NCP 111. This helps reduce administrative effort by providing a structured screening process aligned with BS 7858:2019 requirements. The decision to employ always remains with the employer.
  • Enhanced Credibility: Using a service certified to conform with BS 7858:2019 can help demonstrate a structured approach to security screening. It demonstrates a commitment to quality and security that resonates with clients, regulators, and potential employees alike.
  • Streamlined Efficiency: Our platform supports the delivery of a structured screening process that has been independently audited, which combines AI, seamless integrations, and intelligent workflows. We built GuardCheck to tackle the complexities of security screening head-on, turning a traditionally cumbersome process into a fast, accurate, and user-friendly experience. Now, our security screening service and processes have been independently audited and certified.

Why This Matters for the Future of Security Screening

The security landscape is constantly evolving, and the demand for transparency and accountability has never been higher. Manual, error-prone screening processes are no longer sufficient to meet today’s regulatory challenges.

The NSI Silver Approval demonstrates how technology-driven solutions can support efficient and auditable screening processes. It validates the idea that innovation can—and should—be used to elevate industry standards. By integrating a certified tool like GuardCheck into your operations, you can streamline screening workflows while maintaining documented processes to support your organisation’s vetting requirements from the ground up.

At GuardPass, our mission has always been to empower security employers with the tools they need to succeed. This certification reflects our commitment to maintaining screening processes aligned with BS 7858:2019 requirements. We believe that robust, reliable, and efficient screening should be the standard for everyone, and we are proud to offer a solution that makes it a reality.

Ready to elevate your screening process? Discover how GuardCheck supports BS 7858:2019-aligned screening processes. Book a demo to get started.