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Understanding Sherlock Modes: Detect Only vs Prevent + Detect

Sherlock offers two monitoring modes: Detect Only and Prevent + Detect. Both provide visibility into interview activity and generate reports. The right choice depends on your security needs and candidate experience goals.

Written by Gemma Azur

Detect Only

Detect Only is designed for organizations that want visibility into interview activity without introducing additional controls for candidates.

With Detect Only enabled:

  • Events and observations are recorded in the session report

  • Recruiters receive post-interview insights and integrity signals

  • Candidates can join the interview without additional setup requirements

Recommended For

  • General hiring interviews

  • Early-stage screening conversations

  • Organizations prioritizing a frictionless candidate experience

  • Situations where monitoring and reporting are sufficient


Prevent + Detect

Prevent + Detect combines monitoring with additional environment validation and session controls.

In addition to generating reports and insights, Sherlock performs system checks and helps enforce interview requirements before and during the session.

Recommended For

  • Technical interviews

  • High-stakes assessments

  • University examinations

  • Certification programs

  • Interviews requiring stricter integrity controls


Feature Comparison

Note: The feature comparison below is currently being reviewed and may be updated as Sherlock evolves.

Capability

Detect Only

Prevent + Detect

Session Monitoring

Session Reports

Integrity Signals

AI-Generated Insights

Additional Environment Controls

TBD

Pre-Interview System Checks

TBD

Enhanced Device Validation

TBD


Which Mode Should I Choose?

Choose Detect Only if you want:

  • Minimal candidate friction

  • Visibility into interview activity

  • Post-interview reporting and insights

Choose Prevent + Detect if you need:

  • Additional interview controls

  • Environment validation

  • Stronger integrity safeguards

  • Enhanced monitoring requirements


Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change modes for different interviews?

Yes. Sherlock allows you to configure the appropriate mode based on the interview or assessment requirements.

Do both modes generate reports?

Yes. Both modes generate reports that help interviewers review session activity and insights.

Which mode is recommended?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Organizations should choose the mode that best aligns with their interview process and integrity requirements.

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