Industrial Security Certificate (ŚBP) – the Polish facility security clearance
Support for companies – Polish and foreign – applying for an industrial security certificate (świadectwo bezpieczeństwa przemysłowego, ŚBP), the document confirming their capacity to protect classified information when performing contracts.
What an industrial security certificate is
The industrial security certificate confirms a company's capacity to protect information classified as „poufne” (CONFIDENTIAL), „tajne” (SECRET) or „ściśle tajne” (TOP SECRET). It is required from a company that intends to perform a contract or task involving access to such information. It is issued by the Internal Security Agency (ABW) or the Military Counter-Intelligence Service (SKW) following industrial security proceedings. In international practice it corresponds to a facility security clearance (FSC).
Levels of the certificate
- Level I – confirms the company's full capacity to protect classified information.
- Level II – confirms the capacity to protect classified information, excluding processing in the company's own ICT systems.
- Level III – confirms the capacity to protect classified information, excluding processing in premises used by the company.
The certificate is issued for 5 years for TOP SECRET, 7 years for SECRET and 10 years for CONFIDENTIAL.
How we help
- Assessment of which certificate level and classification are needed for the planned contract.
- Preparing the company for the proceedings: security structure, protection officer, documentation, physical security measures.
- Assistance in completing the industrial security questionnaire and compiling the annexes.
- Support in communication with ABW or SKW during the proceedings.
- Preparation for maintaining the certificate and meeting the obligations after it is issued.
Frequently asked questions
How long do industrial security proceedings take?
The duration depends on the certificate level, the classification and the completeness of the documents. Preparing the company before the questionnaire is submitted reduces the risk of requests for additional information and of delays. It is advisable to start the proceedings well ahead of the planned tender.
Is a certificate required for RESTRICTED information?
No. The industrial security certificate is issued for CONFIDENTIAL, SECRET and TOP SECRET. For contracts involving access to information classified as „zastrzeżone” (RESTRICTED), separate statutory requirements apply.
Let us discuss your matter
The first conversation is used to define the scope of the matter and the fee.