ShieldHub and BKnown Partner to Address Contractor Risk Gaps
ShieldHub and BKnown have formed a strategic partnership to enhance contractor and company vetting processes by reducing knowable risks.
ShieldHub Inc., a provider of contractor background screening technology, and BKnown LLC, a specialist in company-level risk assessment, have announced a strategic partnership. The collaboration aims to create a comprehensive framework for evaluating the risks associated with contractors and vendors by integrating individual and business-level vetting.
This partnership seeks to address the shortcomings of traditional contractor management, where organizations often rely on separate solutions to verify both the hiring entity and the individuals performing the work. This fragmented approach can leave critical security gaps, increasing potential risks to people, property, and brand reputation.
By combining ShieldHub's individual contractor vetting, which includes identity validation and continuous background monitoring, with BKnown's company vetting protocols focusing on business validation, insurance coverage, and licensure, enterprises can now achieve greater transparency and mitigate risks.
Shane Copeland, CEO of ShieldHub, stated that the partnership aims to build trust within the ecosystem of companies, independent workers, and the public. Sean Ryan of BKnown added that the combined offering provides a unified, multi-layered defense by ensuring both the individual and the business they represent are properly vetted.
The integrated capabilities are set to launch on September 23, 2026. The combined framework will offer enterprises an ongoing compliance and risk awareness system that continuously updates individual and corporate risk profiles in real time.