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Insider Threat Database

Share and access the only database to record cases of dishonest conduct committed by employees and applicants.

Protect Your Organisation Against The Insider Threat

The Insider Threat Database (formerly the Internal Fraud Database) is the only database in the UK that records instances of dishonest conduct by job applicants and employees in the workforce, helping employers and recruiters identify potential threats to their organisation and protect their workforce, shareholders and customers.

The Insider Threat Database holds fraud risk data relating to internal fraud threats, such as bribery and corruption, theft of personal and/or commercial data, customer account fraud and false applications (including fake qualifications).

Our community records subjects suspected of dishonest conduct against their organisation to the Insider Threat Database, enabling other members to screen job applicants and employees against this data. As part of your membership relevant search results from the National Fraud Database can also be returned.

If a match is made against an individual, the organisation can make an informed decision on how to proceed.

The Insider Threat Database can be deployed at any stage in the employee life-cycle, from recruitment to retirement:

  • Recruitment: Screen job applicants 'at the gate'.

  • On-boarding: Integrate into your probation process.

  • Development: Identify those who could be experiencing difficulties that may make them susceptible to committing fraud, to limit your exposure and the damage to your business.

  • Retention: Annual checks both warn and reassure present and future employees, customers and stakeholders that you take internal fraud seriously.

  • Exit: Flag those who may pose a risk during redundancy or when retiring.

Read about the principles of the Insider Threat Database

How Do I Access the Insider Threat Database?

We use secure and innovative digital platforms and API integration. We have developed a range of channels provide our community with efficient and secure access to our data and intelligence. The best way to access Cifas so you can maximise the full benefits of our data and intelligence is through Cifas Direct, which uses API technology to allow your organisation's computer systems to communicate directly with FIND. Cifas Direct delivers its full search functionality straight to your own systems, in real time. You can also Cifas access data via a third party organisation such as a credit reference agency or a platform provider. Speak to our team if you want to know more.

 

Our platforms

The Portal: The Portal is the single sign-on, digital gateway to the universal benefits of your membership - hosting our intelligence resources, our online community, and our help and support.

If you are a data sharing member, you will also use the Portal, but additionally you will need to use one of our access channels in order to securely access our databases, which are hosted in the Portal.

FIND: The Fraud Investigation Database, referred to generally as FIND, is the tool Cifas member organisations use to access its databases. It is hosted on the Portal in the Investigations area.

Who's It For?

  • Any organisation that employs staff

"Being a member of Cifas is important for my own organisation, but equally important is the fact we are helping other organisations and individuals across the UK help themselves protect themselves from fraud."

Ian Walker, Head of Financial Crime, Skipton Building Society

"First and foremost, the biggest benefit to me is the benefit to my bottom line - being a member of Cifas delivers savings. I also get the opportunity to meet with colleagues across other industries and share intelligence that really helps our customers."

Alistair Urquhart, Head of Fraud and IT Security, Telefonica UK

Register Your Interest?

Interested in enhancing your organisation’s fraud protection capabilities? Register your interest today to learn more about how our tailored solutions can safeguard your business against a wide range of threats. Our team will provide you with all the information you need to make an informed decision.

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