We provide industrial security as a service to your organization.
We can handle all the facility clearance processing, security clearance processing, and EOD to federal suitability contracts. Get your people billable faster! And don’t forget your insider threat program. We can handle that, too.
PerSEC eXpress is your prescription for fast, easy, and compliant Industrial Security.
PerSEC eXpress is a division of CANDA Solutions, a leading software and services provider specializing in case management and streamlined innovative solutions.
CANDA Solutions specializes in the Personnel Security and Insider Threat Defense marketplace within the commercial sector and Federal Government.
CANDA Solutions is led by seasoned IT consultants with unprecedented technical experience. Chris Hagenbuch and Andrew Razumovsky specialize in case management, Personnel Security, Risk/Threat Assessment requirements and standards.
We’ve taken great care to stay at the forefront of the product life-cycle, investing in high-quality service delivery and continued research and development.
As the next generation’s solution, PerSEC eXpress closes the gap on time and expense in security processing and risk management. Our singular focus on this solution serves a critical industry need to provide comprehensive, accurate, and closed-loop software.
PerSec eXpress acts as an FSO multiplier enabling your security team to manage your National Industrial Security Program (NISP) in a way that shortens all security clearance related cycles. Through PerSec eXpress, you leverage industry best practice processes via workflows, validations, intuitive guidance, and reporting. We’ve spent years helping large and mid-sized government contractors implement shared service centers that centrally onboards and processes Collateral, Suitability, and Public Trust, and crossovers of SCI candidates. With PerSec eXpress, you can integrate with major HRIS and Talent Management platforms to facilitate process handoffs and eliminate duplicate keying and work. Persec eXpress provides you with end-to-end industrial security management and compliance.
With Persec eXpress PLUS, we’ll augment your security team with assistant FSOs that will perform the day-to-day tasks of clearance processing, giving you time to work more strategic in protecting your company, employees, and classified information.
Chris Hagenbuch is a Principal at CANDA Solutions, a software and services firm specializing in industrial security, insider threat, continuous vetting, and counterintelligence, as well as Investigations management. CANDA’s flagship product Fresh Haystack has been proven to increase billable revenue by 60% and cut expenses by 40% when implemented throughout the hiring cycle of the Defense Industrial Base contractors. Chris’s subject matter expertise is sought after for insider threat, continuous vetting, and investigative analysis.
This knowledge was built while spending 20 years supporting law enforcement, threat assessment, background investigation and credentialing programs within DHS (such as Registered Traveler, TWIC, HME, FFDO, Aviation Workers, TSA Personnel Security, Federal Air Marshals, US-Visit and The US Secret Service), and over 25 years providing project, program, and portfolio management services with direct P&L to $250M. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering from Lafayette College and a Executive Education Certificate of Finance From the Wharton School
Known for his work and presentations regarding Agile system delivery, identity management, information assurance, vetting and credentialing practice areas, his experience spans across consumer, corporate, and government areas. A leading security expert, Hagenbuch has been engaged in various working groups, participated in publications, provided speaking engagements and lectures, and received several awards.
Andy has extensive experience in Federal and Commercial Business Development, Capture, and Customer Account Management. He brings a track record of successful business acquisition within ultra-competitive market environments. Andy is seen by his co-workers, customers, and partners as a leader with high integrity and driven to achieve results.
At CANDA, Andy’s focus is on the alignment of the Federal and Commercial Business Development, Direct Sales, Channel Sales & Marketing. Andy works closely between our product teams, the market, and industry as we look to continue developing new avenues of business growth.
Mr. Leonard has extensive experience delivering information technology consulting services for government and commercial clients. Demonstrated management success in leading teams to deliver mission critical, high-quality, enterprise solutions and achieving outstanding customer satisfaction ratings.
Chris has considerable experience with a variety of technologies including systems architecture, design, and full life cycle system development including Agile methodologies and DevSevOps. He has project management experience at the project and program management level including full P&L and business development responsibilities.
Principal of CANDA Solutions, LLC, Andrew Razumovsky is responsible for the systems’ delivery, operations, and business development efforts. Mr. Razumovsky brings more than 22 years of total industry experience of computer based business applications, data warehouse, databases development, customer support using various operation systems, tools, and hardware platforms.
With over 15 years of extensive experience as an information technology specialist with focus on risk and threat assessment, law enforcement and case management programs, Mr. Razumovsky has advised major US government clients such as Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Justice, State Department, NASA and the Department of Homeland Security. He has a concentration in the persistent challenges of security focused Human Capital and Enterprise Risk. Razumovsky’s vast experience, including working with IBM, Arbitron and CommerceOne, paves the way for Fresh Haystack, the next generation risk focused case management solution. He is an acknowledged expert in the development of innovative solutions for database, credentialing, security systems, and Agile delivery.
His main focus areas at CANDA are Enterprise Risk Management, Product Innovation and Business Development driving customer acquisition resulting in significant growth for the company and industry awards.
Mr. Razumovsky currently serves on INSA (Intelligence and National Security Alliance) Security Policy Reform Council (SPRC). Andrew is giving back to community as a board member of the Associated – Jewish Federation of Baltimore and Jewish Community Services (JCS).
Mr. Razumovsky earned a Master of Science degree in Applied Mathematics from the Tbilisi State University and received a Certificate of the Management Excellence at Harvard Business School.