Marine and energy technology leader Wärtsilä has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for its GEMS Cloud Connect platform in February 2026. This certification validates the company's security controls and operational procedures for its cloud-based energy management solution, providing enhanced assurance to customers handling sensitive operational data.
Wärtsilä, a global leader in marine and energy technology, has successfully obtained SOC 2 Type 1 compliance for its GEMS (Global Energy Management System) Cloud Connect platform. This achievement represents a significant milestone in the company's commitment to data security and operational excellence in the cloud-based energy management sector.
SOC 2 Type 1 certification validates that an organization has established appropriate security controls and policies as of a specific point in time. For Wärtsilä's GEMS Cloud Connect platform, this certification confirms that the company has implemented robust security measures across the five Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy.
Unlike SOC 2 Type 2, which evaluates the effectiveness of controls over time, Type 1 focuses on the design and implementation of security controls at a particular moment, providing customers with confidence in the platform's security framework.
The GEMS Cloud Connect platform serves critical infrastructure in marine and energy sectors, where operational data security is paramount. With this SOC 2 compliance, Wärtsilä customers can now leverage cloud-based energy management solutions with enhanced confidence in data protection protocols.
This certification is particularly significant for organizations in regulated industries that require their vendors to demonstrate compliance with recognized security standards. Energy companies, shipping operators, and port authorities using GEMS Cloud Connect can now benefit from validated security assurances.
Wärtsilä's SOC 2 Type 1 achievement provides several benefits for existing and prospective customers:
Organizations currently using or considering GEMS Cloud Connect should:
1. Review the SOC 2 Report: Request and analyze the detailed SOC 2 Type 1 report to understand specific security controls 2. Update Vendor Assessments: Incorporate this certification into ongoing third-party risk management processes 3. Align Internal Policies: Ensure internal data handling procedures complement Wärtsilä's certified security framework 4. Plan for Type 2: Consider requirements for SOC 2 Type 2 certification, which evaluates control effectiveness over time
This achievement positions Wärtsilä competitively in the cloud-based energy management market, where security certifications are increasingly becoming table stakes for enterprise customers. As digital transformation continues in marine and energy sectors, SOC 2 compliance demonstrates the company's readiness to support critical infrastructure with appropriate security measures.
The certification also reflects broader industry trends toward enhanced cybersecurity standards in operational technology environments, where the convergence of IT and OT systems requires robust security frameworks to protect critical infrastructure assets.
SOC 2 Type 1 evaluates the design and implementation of security controls at a specific point in time, while Type 2 tests the effectiveness of these controls over a period (typically 6-12 months).
GEMS Cloud Connect is Wärtsilä's cloud-based energy management platform used by marine operators, energy companies, and port authorities to optimize energy systems and operations.
SOC 2 compliance provides customers with third-party validation of security controls, supports their vendor risk assessments, and helps meet regulatory requirements in their own industries.
SOC 2 certification covers five Trust Service Criteria: security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy of customer data and systems.
While not confirmed, many organizations progress from Type 1 to Type 2 certification to demonstrate ongoing control effectiveness over time, which provides additional assurance to customers.
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