All business owners and managers realize the importance of having an efficient cybersecurity program in place to protect company data as well as the private data of their customers/clients. Cybersecurity protects digital data on computer networks and devices from unauthorized access, attack, and destruction.

Workers in this field plan and carry out security measures to protect a company’s computer networks and systems. They keep constant tabs on threats and monitor an organization’s networks for any breaches in security.

Positions in cybersecurity include:

• Cybersecurity engineer
• Cybersecurity analyst
• Network engineer/architect
• Cybersecurity consultant
• Cybersecurity manager/administrator

But how well are these employers doing with regard to background checks on the employees they hire to handle their sensitive data?

According to startacybercareer.com, “many small employers (20 employees or less) have told us that they still do not complete background checks regularly as a process of employment but may do a basic judicial case search within the state that they reside.”

Many companies, especially state or federal government, will require a security clearance for a prospective cybersecurity worker. But even if a private company does not require a stringent security clearance, they will most often do a background check, especially if they are a larger company.

A typical background check should include the following:

• Criminal records(state, county, and city)
• Credit history
• Employment history
• Work authorization
• Education history (high school, university, etc.)
• Social media profiles
• Driving record
• Drug test

Can a person with a criminal record get a job in cybersecurity?

If the crime was a felony, chances are slim, especially if that felony was a white-collar crime like theft, embezzlement, or tax fraud. But if the crime was a misdemeanor or a lesser crime like drug possession or DUI, an employer might opt for cybersecurity skill over a long-ago mistake.

And let’s not forget the IT workers who are not cybersecurity but who manage the day-to-day operations of the computer network in general. These employees should be checked just as closely, as they too have access to your sensitive data.

Why Choose The Hire Authority for Employee Background Screening?

The Hire Authority knows all about cybersecurity and how to perform background checks on these employees. We’re well versed in the latest state and federal laws, regulations, and compliance—to make sure you stay within the law when checking prospective employees. It is important to use a professional, experienced, and expert team like ours to do a thorough employee background check and do it right.

 We’d be happy to talk to you about screening your employees. Call us at
(508) 230-5901 or visit our website www.hireauth.com with any questions you may have. Be safe, not sorry.

The foregoing should not be construed as legal advice. Employers should always consult their own legal counsel for advice on labor and employment matters.