Market Insight: Alleviating Data Governance And Cybersecurity Concerns During EHS Tech Adoption

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Executive Summary

Organizations adopting EHS technologies conduct sophisticated cybersecurity and data governance checks before these tools process sensitive information, connect with operational technologies, direct critical workflows or set safety controls. If buyers lack confidence in a vendor’s ability to ensure appropriate data governance or to implement suitable cybersecurity measures, the procurement of their technology can be delayed or even entirely derailed and cancelled. This report supports commercial teams at EHS technology vendors by identifying the cybersecurity and data governance concerns that arise during EHS technology adoption, exploring the requirements vendors must address throughout the sales cycle, and considering the ways buyer expectations are evolving as AI becomes more widely embedded in EHS tools. 
Summary for decision-makers
Security and data protection differentiate EHS technologies
Digital EHS platforms must safeguard sensitive information and critical business processes – to avoid catastrophic consequences
The EHS technology procurement process must address cybersecurity and data governance concerns 
Widespread adoption of AI will bring additional security and data governance checks
Figure 1. Factors to protect in a digital EHS system
Figure 2. Data privacy regulations across the world
Figure 3. Example of non-functional technical requirements related to cybersecurity and data governance in a 2026 EHS software RFP for a multinational organization
Figure 4. EHS technology vendor data minimization best practices
Figure 5. Data exposure at rest, in transit and in use
Figure 6. Cybersecurity mandate imposed on high-risk AI by the EU AI Act
Figure 7. Examples of high-risk AI applications for EHS that require cybersecurity resilience checks

About the Authors

Moses Makin

Moses Makin

Industry Analyst

Moses is an Industry Analyst specializing in contractor management and the application of AI to safety management. He advises technology vendors and practitioners on real-worl...

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Nathan Goldstein

Nathan Goldstein

Senior Manager

Nathan is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in EHS software and the convergence of sustainability, EHS and operational risk. He leads research that helps corporate d...

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