About us
United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) is the single government provider of National Security Vetting (NSV). We are the centre of excellence for security vetting and enable government to protect citizens and provide vital public services, by understanding and managing personnel security risks.
UKSV was established in 2017. Since 2020 UKSV has been part of the Government Security Group within Cabinet Office.
Our responsibilities
We are responsible for delivering National Security Vetting clearances. See United Kingdom Security Vetting: Clearance Levels. National Security Vetting provides assurance against the personnel security risks that may relate to an individual working in a sensitive role (typically with access to national security assets and personnel).
Our vision
UKSV sits at the core of the UK’s personnel security architecture. Our vision is to deliver timely, assured and cost effective vetting. We will achieve this by embracing modern technology and data analytics as well as ensuring we attract and retain people with the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to excel in personnel risk management. An effective and efficient vetting regime is a critical enabler for government delivery, wider diplomatic efforts, defence, policing and security commitments as well as wider civil service transformation.