How to Vet Contractors and Global Partners With a 3-Tier Screening Process
Start by deciding whether you need formal screening at all. If the contractor will do low-sensitivity work with least-privilege access and no control over money, customer data, production systems, or live client relationships, Tier 1 may be enough. If any of that changes, or you expect to use a formal third-party background study or screening report, stop and move the case to Tier 2.
