WHAT IS TISAX?
Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) is an assessment and exchange mechanism for information security in the automotive industry. The TISAX certification confirms that a company’s information security management system complies with defined security levels and allows sharing of assessment results across a designated platform.
WHY INFORMATION SECURITY IS IMPORTANT TO OEMS
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) collaborates with multiple companies across the value chain to design, manufacture, and distribute their vehicles. The OEM frequently shares confidential information, such as a prototype design, with the supplier base to facilitate collaboration. If valuable data is not effectively protected, the exchanges along the supply chain may cause losses, manipulations or even theft of trade secrets. Consequently, OEMs want to ensure that their suppliers and partners, including marketing and sales organisations, have a solid information security management system before contracting.
TISAX certification is mainly prevalent among automotive manufacturers, suppliers, and engineering firms in the UK. Companies that exchange sensitive data with automotive OEMs and require compliance with high-level information security standards have embraced TISAX certification to safeguard intellectual property, product designs, and supply chain data.
iSoft’s TISAX Certification Services: Securing Your Automotive Supply Chain:
For organizations looking to navigate the complexities of TISAX certification, partnering with iSoft can streamline the process and ensure compliance with industry standards.
Why Choose iSoft for your TISAX Certification:
- Expertise and Guidance: Isoft offers specialized knowledge and experience in navigating the requirements and intricacies of the TISAX certification process. We provide expert guidance on implementing necessary security measures and preparing for assessments.
- Comprehensive Assessment: We conduct thorough assessments to evaluate your organization’s current security posture against TISAX requirements. While identify gaps, recommending improvements, and assisting in implementing necessary changes, we make sureyou meet TISAX certification criteria.
- Documentation and Preparation: Preparation is key to successful TISAX certification. iSoft helps in compiling required documentation, policies, and procedures aligned with TISAX standards. We ensure that all necessary controls are in place and well-documented for auditors.
- Continuous Improvement: Beyond certification, iSoft emphasizes ongoing compliance and improvement. We assist in maintaining and updating security measures to align with evolving TISAX requirements and industry best practices.
Benefits of Partnering with iSoft forTISAX Certification:
To meet the information security needs of the automotive industry, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) established a set of widely accepted security requirements and outlined these in a catalogue known as the VDA Information Security Assessment (ISA). The TISAX Certification is based on the ISA requirements.The TISAX certification makes it easier for companies to share their information security status, which means:
- Efficiency: Streamlines the certification process, saving time and resources.
- Expertise: Access to specialized knowledge and experience in information security and TISAX requirements.
- Risk Mitigation: Reduces the risk of non-compliance and potential security breaches.
- Reputation Enhancement: Demonstrates commitment to data security, enhancing trust with stakeholders and customers.
- Cost-Effective: Helps manage costs associated with certification and ongoing compliance efforts.
A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO ACHIEVE TISAX Certification
Companies often embark on achieving the TISAX certification upon a potential customer’s request. Others initiate the process to be well-positioned for prospects. Your individual TISAX journey will depend on your objectives and the status of your current information security system. Irrespective of the path chosen offers certification services to support you step-by-step through the process.
The TISAX process consists of two phases: preparation and assessment
PREPARE FOR YOUR TISAX ASSESSMENT
As a first step, identify your company’s requirements and map them against your implemented information security management system (ISMS).
- Suppose your company still needs an effective information security management system (ISMS). In that case, one option could be implementing an ISMS according to the leading management system standard for information security, ISO/IEC 27001. The implementation and certification according to ISO/IEC 27001 are not requirements for TISAX but ensure effective information security management for your company. Furthermore, it’s a solid foundation for a subsequent TISAX assessment.
- The process to achieve a TISAX certification starts with a thorough self-assessment. A good understanding of the TISAX requirements and criteria is vital for internal analysis and can help you take necessary steps to close critical gaps before the external audit.
PREPARE FOR YOUR TISAX ASSESSMENT
A third-party assessment follows the initial and mandatory self-assessment. The audit can either require a documentation-based plausibility check (Assessment Level 2) or a more comprehensive on-site inspection (Assessment Level 3). Upon completing the successful audit, the auditor uploads the final report to your TISAX platform, including your company’s TISAX label. With your approval, OEMs and other partners can access your TISAX status, thereby attaining a third-party confirmation of your security efforts.
