# Security you can count on

Your stories are powerful — and protected. Shorthand is built with enterprise-grade security at its core, so you can confidently create, collaborate, and publish without compromise.

### Simplified, secure access — at scale

Easily manage who can access your stories with streamlined authentication and automated user controls.

- **SAML-based Single Sign-On (SSO)**  
  Integrate Shorthand with your organisation’s SSO system. We support providers such as Google, Okta, Auth0, Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), Centrify, and GitHub.

- **System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM)**  
  Efficiently manage user identities and automate provisioning across applications with SCIM support — ensuring consistent, secure handling of user data.

### Reliable hosting and content delivery

Take total control over where and how your stories are seen with Shorthand's flexible hosting options and secure publishing controls.

- **Host on your own infrastructure**  
  Align with internal security protocols and maintain full control by publishing directly to your own infrastructure.

- **SSO for previews**  
  Add an extra layer of security by requiring SSO authentication to view story previews and access unpublished content.

- **Password-protected publishing**  
  Manage who can see sensitive content by curating tiered access and visibility options using unique links and One-Time Passwords.

### Compliance

Shorthand meets international standards for security, privacy, and accessibility — so you can create with complete peace of mind.

Learn more about [Shorthand security](https://shorthand.com/security/).

### ISO 27001

Publish with confidence. Shorthand’s ISO 27001 certification means your data is protected by globally recognised information security standards.

### SOC 2 Type 2

Stronger security, less risk. With SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, you can trust that Shorthand’s systems and operations meet rigorous industry standards for data security and reliability.

### Accessibility

Deliver content that’s accessible to all. Shorthand is Section 508 compliant and aligned with the latest WCAG standards. Review our [VPAT](https://shorthand.com/media/security/Shorthand-VPAT-2.5rev-13-Aug-2025.pdf) for full details.

## Trusted by the world’s leading brands

> We had a lot of specific requirements, but the team at Shorthand bent over backwards for us so many times.
> 
> Andrew Youngson  
> News and Campaigns Content Manager, Imperial College London

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Everything you need to tell your story, and more.