Ensuring personnel security within classified government and defence contracts is critical. Our IPSA as a Service guides organisations through the Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) accreditation process, enabling them to sponsor employees, partners, and contractors for National Security Vetting (NSV).
With our expert support, your organisation can gain IPSA accreditation, remove reliance on third-party sponsors, and strengthen compliance with government security standards.
What is IPSA?
Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) is a government-backed framework ensuring that personnel with National Security Vetting (NSV) are managed to the same standard as vetted staff within His Majesty’s Government (HMG).
IPSA is part of the Industry Security Assurance (ISA) framework, designed to enhance personnel and physical security standards for companies handling classified information at SECRET (or International CONFIDENTIAL) levels.
Benefits of IPSA Accreditation:
- Enables companies to sponsor employees for NSV without relying on third parties.
- Increases responsiveness and efficiency when working on MOD and government contracts.
- Demonstrates compliance with HMG security requirements.
To qualify for IPSA accreditation, your organisation must:
- Have a legitimate requirement to provide NSV workers for MOD or HMG contracts.
- Be registered with Companies House.
- Maintain or plan to reach an NSV population of at least 20 individuals within three years.
- Be UK-based, with at least one UK-resident British national on the Board of Directors.
Why It Matters To You
Achieve Faster Vetting Processes – Sponsor your own employees for NSV without third-party delays.
Strengthen Personnel Security – Ensure compliance with government security assurance standards.
Enhance Market Responsiveness – Improve agility when bidding for and executing classified contracts.
Meet Government Accreditation Requirements – Gain MOD and HMG approval for personnel security management.
What is IPSA?
Industry Personnel Security Assurance (IPSA) is a government-backed framework ensuring that personnel with National Security Vetting (NSV) are managed to the same standard as vetted staff within His Majesty’s Government (HMG).
IPSA is part of the Industry Security Assurance (ISA) framework, designed to enhance personnel and physical security standards for companies handling classified information at SECRET (or International CONFIDENTIAL) levels.
Benefits of IPSA Accreditation:
- Enables companies to sponsor employees for NSV without relying on third parties.
- Increases responsiveness and efficiency when working on MOD and government contracts.
- Demonstrates compliance with HMG security requirements.
To qualify for IPSA accreditation, your organisation must:
- Have a legitimate requirement to provide NSV workers for MOD or HMG contracts.
- Be registered with Companies House.
- Maintain or plan to reach an NSV population of at least 20 individuals within three years.
- Be UK-based, with at least one UK-resident British national on the Board of Directors.
Why It Matters To You
Achieve Faster Vetting Processes – Sponsor your own employees for NSV without third-party delays.
Strengthen Personnel Security – Ensure compliance with government security assurance standards.
Enhance Market Responsiveness – Improve agility when bidding for and executing classified contracts.
Meet Government Accreditation Requirements – Gain MOD and HMG approval for personnel security management.
How It Works
We provide end-to-end guidance and expert support to ensure your organisation achieves and maintains IPSA accreditation.
Readiness & Initial Assessment
IPSA Accreditation
Process Support
Policy & Documentation Development
ISAC Assessment &
Compliance Validation
Ongoing Personnel
Security Compliance
How It Works
We provide end-to-end guidance and expert support to ensure your organisation achieves and maintains IPSA accreditation.
Readiness & Initial Assessment
IPSA Accreditation Process Support
Policy & Documentation Development
ISAC Assessment
& Compliance Validation
Ongoing Personnel Security Compliance
Why Choose Us
- Experienced IPSA Accreditation Specialists – We have supported multiple organisations in achieving IPSA accreditation.
- Government & Defence Expertise – Deep understanding of MOD, HMG, and classified contract security requirements.
- Tailored, Efficient Approach – We align IPSA processes with your existing internal security operations to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
- Strong Relationships with ISAC – Our experience working with the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) helps streamline the accreditation process.
- Vendor-Neutral, Independent Advisors – We focus on security best practices, not product sales.
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Why Choose Us
- Experienced IPSA Accreditation Specialists – We have supported multiple organisations in achieving IPSA accreditation.
- Government & Defence Expertise – Deep understanding of MOD, HMG, and classified contract security requirements.
- Tailored, Efficient Approach – We align IPSA processes with your existing internal security operations to reduce duplication and improve efficiency.
- Strong Relationships with ISAC – Our experience working with the Industry Security Assurance Centre (ISAC) helps streamline the accreditation process.
- Vendor-Neutral, Independent Advisors – We focus on security best practices, not product sales.