Manhattan Strategies Achieves SOC 2 Type 2 Certification

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Maxwell Morgan

Principal

A Secure PR Firm for Public Companies, Financial Institutions and High-Sensitivity Clients
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Manhattan Strategies has completed SOC 2 Type 2 certification, reinforcing our position as a secure, enterprise-ready PR and communications firm headquartered in New York City.

For organizations handling nonpublic, market-moving or confidential information, communications partners must meet enterprise grade security expectations. SOC 2 Type 2 certification confirms that our internal controls were independently audited over time and proven to be operating effectively.

While common among SaaS and enterprise technology vendors, SOC 2 Type 2 remains relatively uncommon among independent PR and marketing agencies.
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What Is a Secure Advisory Framework for a PR Firm?

Security is embedded into our operating model through our Enterprise & Election-Ready Secure Advisory Framework, built on three pillars:
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1. Cybersecurity Infrastructure for Sensitive Communications

Due to our work with stealth startups, publicly traded companies and regulated industries, we maintain enterprise-grade cybersecurity controls for the management of:

Nonpublic information
Earnings-adjacent communications
Investor presentations
M&A and acquisition announcements
Product launches in stealth or regulated sectors

We use industry leading platforms that meet the security requirements of regulated industries and leverage web platforms compliant with SOC 2, GDPR and PSD2 standards.

SOC 2 Type 2 certification independently validates that these controls are tested and operating effectively.

For public companies and financial institutions evaluating secure PR firms, this level of verification reduces procurement friction and strengthens information governance confidence.
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2. Operational Security in a Controlled Environment

Manhattan Strategies operates with full-time employees co-located at our Midtown Manhattan headquarters.

Operational security includes:

Controlled badge access to our facility
24/7 camera and security monitoring
Restricted electronic system access using valid credentials
Structured internal access controls

In high-sensitivity environments including defense technology, financial services, political campaigns and regulated sectors, physical and operational discipline matter.

Our model prioritizes accountability, centralized oversight and information containment.
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3. Responsible and Secure Use of Artificial Intelligence

AI tools can increase efficiency in research and content development, but they introduce material security, intellectual property and confidentiality risks.

Manhattan Strategies maintains a formal AI policy that:

Requires employee adherence
Defines acceptable and prohibited use
Protects confidential client information
Mitigates IP and trade secret exposure
Addresses risks raised by generative AI tools

For clients in defense tech, finance, public markets or other high-sensitivity industries, AI governance is part of modern communications security.
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Why Secure PR Firms Matter for Public Companies and Stealth Startups

Organizations operating in public markets, financial services, national security and defense technology, regulated industries and high-profile political environments cannot afford weak vendor security posture.

A secure communications firm must operate with audited controls, disciplined operational oversight, formalized AI governance and enterprise-grade cybersecurity standards.

Manhattan Strategies was built to meet that threshold.
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A New York City PR Firm Built for Enterprise Standards

Based in New York City, Manhattan Strategies combines strategic advisory, visual communication and enterprise-level operational security under one roof.

SOC 2 Type 2 certification formalizes what our clients already expect: disciplined, secure handling of sensitive information in complex communications environments.

For organizations seeking a SOC 2 certified PR firm capable of handling nonpublic, earnings-adjacent or high-sensitivity communications, Manhattan Strategies is designed for that mandate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A secure PR firm is a communications agency that operates with enterprise-grade information security controls. This includes formal access management, audited cybersecurity practices, operational security protocols and governance frameworks for handling nonpublic or confidential information.

Secure PR firms are particularly important for public companies, financial institutions, defense technology startups and regulated industries where communications may involve earnings, M&A, investor relations or sensitive strategic initiatives.

SOC 2 Type 2 certification means that a PR firm’s internal controls related to security, availability and information governance were independently audited and tested over an extended period of time.

For a communications agency, this confirms that systems for managing access, protecting sensitive data and governing internal processes are not only documented but proven to be operating effectively.

SOC 2 Type 2 is common among enterprise technology vendors but remains relatively uncommon among independent PR and marketing agencies.

Public companies frequently handle material nonpublic information (MNPI), earnings-related communications and board-level disclosures.

When engaging external vendors, procurement and legal teams often evaluate whether those vendors meet enterprise security standards. A SOC 2 certified PR firm reduces security review friction and demonstrates disciplined governance of confidential information.

For investor relations, earnings communications or M&A support, vendor security posture can be a material consideration.

No. While SOC 2 Type 2 certification is increasingly common in SaaS and enterprise technology sectors, it is relatively uncommon among independent communications and marketing agencies.

Firms that pursue SOC 2 Type 2 certification typically do so because they serve public companies, financial institutions, regulated industries or high-sensitivity clients.

Organizations operating in defense technology, national security, financial services or other regulated sectors often evaluate vendors based on operational and cybersecurity maturity.

A secure PR firm with independently audited controls, operational discipline and formal AI governance can provide additional assurance when managing confidential product launches, regulatory matters or strategic communications in stealth environments.

Manhattan Strategies operates under its Enterprise & Election-Ready Secure Advisory Framework, which includes:

SOC 2 Type 2 certified cybersecurity controls
Controlled facility access and 24/7 monitored operations in Midtown Manhattan
Structured internal access management
A formal AI governance policy to protect intellectual property and confidential information

This framework is designed for clients operating in public markets, regulated industries and high-sensitivity environments.

Manhattan Strategies is headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

Our team operates with full-time, co-located employees in a controlled facility environment, supporting enterprise clients across public markets, financial services, defense technology and regulated sectors.

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