Yardstik Welcomes Nick Schneider of Arctic Wolf to Expand Security Focus

Yardstik Enhances Security with New Board Member

On September 29, 2026, Yardstik, a Human Trust Platform aimed at improving employer security, announced that Nick Schneider, the CEO of Arctic Wolf, has joined its board of directors. This appointment marks a strategic move by Yardstik to fortify its security measures in light of recent funding and escalating challenges within workforce management.

Yardstik recently secured $30 million in Series B funding led by Harbert Growth Partners. This influx of cash is intended to bolster its capabilities in areas such as fraud prevention, continuous monitoring, and credential tracking that span the entire lifecycle of a worker, extending beyond mere hiring. Schneider’s extensive background in cybersecurity and technology makes him a valuable addition to the board as Yardstik tightens its focus on mitigating security risks that surface after the hiring process.

With over 20 years of experience in technology sectors, Schneider has a proven track record of rapidly scaling organizations. As the President and CEO of Arctic Wolf since 2021, he has driven the company’s international expansion and has positioned it as a leader in the cybersecurity industry. Under his leadership, Arctic Wolf has been recognized as one of the top 25 Cloud 100 companies by Forbes and was included in the Fortune Cyber 60. Schneider has significantly impacted the industry by launching the highly acclaimed Aurora Agentic SOC, recognized in the 2026 IDC MarketScape for excellence in Midmarket Managed Detection and Response Services.

Yardstik and Arctic Wolf approach a shared concern: the importance of keeping malicious actors out of organizational systems. Recent reports underscore vulnerabilities in workforce management, including incidents where bad actors used stolen identities to infiltrate over 100 U.S. companies, including several prominent Fortune 500 firms. This highlights a significant gap in traditional hiring practices, which assume that once a candidate passes a background check at the point of hire, they continue to be valid hires thereafter.

Yardstik aims to address this oversight by focusing on the ongoing evaluation of workforce safety. “Real security must be a continuous journey, not just a one-time check,” said Andrew Johnson, CEO of Yardstik. The platform offers continuous monitoring, ensuring that organizations verify that individuals accessing their systems remain trustworthy throughout their employment.

Schneider echoed these sentiments, emphasizing that the traditional focus on network security has overshadowed the workforce's potential vulnerabilities. “While companies invest in securing network access, the individuals who access those networks remain an often overlooked risk,” Schneider stated. He is enthusiastic about contributing to Yardstik’s vision of introducing lifecycle workforce protection into the full enterprise security narrative, positioning it as an essential element of overall organizational security.

As Yardstik progresses into its next phase following Series B funding, Schneider’s expertise will be instrumental in guiding the company toward transforming safety awareness in the workforce arena. With aspirations to integrate various ATS, HR tools, and marketplace partnerships, Yardstik is poised to redefine what comprehensive security looks like.

About Yardstik

Founded in 2020 and based in Minneapolis, Yardstik emerged to revolutionize how organizations safeguard their workforce through an integrated approach to background verification and fraud prevention. By providing a continuous monitoring solution, Yardstik addresses the shortcomings of standard one-time background checks, ensuring ongoing protection and transparency for employers and employees alike.

About Arctic Wolf

Arctic Wolf specializes in cybersecurity, focusing on minimizing risk by enhancing business resilience through its proprietary Aurora Superintelligence Platform. Through AI-driven automation and expert oversight, the company continually evolves to combat evolving threats, giving organizations the confidence to innovate and thrive.

For more information, visit Arctic Wolf's official site.