a system and method for monitoring participant security in a rideshare environment is provided . a rideshare participant device is made available to at least one rideshare participant during a rideshare . a security check is triggered while the rideshare is in progress . an action is performed based on the security check during which security information is gathered regarding the rideshare participant device . the security information is analyzed for any inconsistencies . a security response provider is contacted when the inconsistency is identified .