# Security

##### [SOC 2 Background Checks: Your Complete Guide](/content/blog/soc-2-background-checks-your-complete-guide/index.html)
Here’s everything you need to know about SOC 2 background checks to keep your business safe.

##### [What Is SOC 2](/content/blog/what-is-soc-2/index.html)
Developed by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA), Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 is an auditing procedure that verifies companies have internal controls in place to protect sensitive data, and that the controls are operating continuously.

##### [The Dangers of Not Doing Background Checks](/content/blog/the-dangers-of-not-doing-background-checks/index.html)
Are background checks necessary? What happens if you skip them? Here are some of the dangers of not doing background checks.

##### [Enhance Your Security Controls with Certn and Tugboat Logic Integration](/content/blog/enhance-your-information-security-program-with-certn-and-tugboat-logic-joint-solutions/index.html)
Tugboat Logic integrates with Certn to automatically collect the evidence you need to demonstrate that your company is conducting background and reference checks.

##### [How Background Checks Help Achieve SOC 2 Compliance](/content/blog/what-is-soc2-compliance-how-backgroundchecks-help-you-get-there/index.html)
Think SOC 2 is a boring compliance topic? Think again. If you’re a startup, this designation gives you a competitive edge.