Unless you are the only company in a specific field, anything that your company holds can provide an advantage to your competition. This includes, and is not limited to, your Customer Database, Growth Plans, Marketing Strategy, Production Methods, IT security infrastructure, R&D projections from the training and experience you give your staff: all are potential weaknesses.
The motivation of an employee aiding a competitor is complex and, although often, is not always for financial gain. Identifying these security breaches are not straightforward but areas of risk can often be identified during initial employee screening and by implantation and completion of a Security threat & behavioural review. Security and behavioural assessment teams working alongside HR can be the starting point to reducing risk.
When security breaches have been identified, presenting the source of the leak could save the company significant legal fees should the individual decide to attempt an unfair dismissal claim.
Through the utilisation of discreet methods, including undercover operations to gain evidence against an individual, these security breaches can save long-term damage and reduce reputational risk ensuring a swift and discreet resolution.
Investigation also includes conducting ‘Due Diligence’ for market entry partners and to ensure supply chain integrity. Prior to conducting business, we can investigate key areas of your local partners’ identity, individual/business profile and activities of clients/partners in order to allow you to make effective and informed decisions. We also aim to identify and evidence relevant adverse information to mitigate any financial, regulatory and reputational risk to our clients.