Validato promotes Human Risk Management in Switzerland

Swiss companies are increasingly adopting Human Risk Management to address security vulnerabilities stemming from personnel decisions, such as incorrect candidate assessments, undetected conflicts of interest, or changes in employee trustworthiness over time.

Zurich-based provider Validato assists organizations in developing customized frameworks to identify and manage these human-centric risks. Rather than relying on isolated background checks, the approach emphasizes a continuous process involving personnel verification during hiring, regular reviews of existing staff, and the assessment of external partners and suppliers. This process is further supported by Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) protocols.

This strategy is particularly relevant for highly regulated sectors, including finance, critical infrastructure, security, IT, and energy. These industries must meet stringent reliability requirements, such as those outlined in the Network and Information Security (NIS2) directive. Validato maintains ISO 27001 certification and complies with both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Data Protection Act.