Understanding TISAX
TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is a standard certification of information in automotive companies, which other businesses trust. It is a grade as high as prevention not to “leak” the sensitive data through the challenging paths of supply chain.
You may experience the following if your company is not TISAX compliant:
- Losing opportunities to work with major automotive companies
- Risking your business to data breaches and cyber attacks
- Finding Trustworthy associates and customers
- Problems in fulfilling the contractual obligations of OEMs
On the other hand, with solid TISAX program, you will be able to:
- Set yourself apart from the competitors in the automotive market
- Enhace the level of overall information security
- Get along with your OEMs and other partners much better
- Lower mortality and burden of your security processes
Why Choose iSoft for your TISAX Certification
Proven Success
We have helped more than 200 companies through TISAX certification, thus not only the small suppliers but also the big OEMs; we have a 100% success rate.
Signed Pieces
We don't think that something that the suits all theory is the best in every case. Our TISAX services are peculiarly developed according to your particular organizational needs and challenges.
Adaptable Evaluation Methods
We, with our own TISAX evaluation platform, use AI to expedite the certification process and, thereby it is both more accurate and quicker than the traditional methods.
Industry Experience
My long experience with automotive information security has given me a lot of TISAX revelation and it has allowed me to become aware of the industry's best practices from a first-hand experience perspective.
Keep in mind that getting TISAX certification is not a simple pass or fail test. It is a serious commitment to provide information security, to gaining partners trust and to creating new market opportunities in the car industry in the future at the same time.
Benefits of Partnering with iSoft for TISAX 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.
Why TISAX is Essential
Today, where the connections and functions of vehicles are usually multilayered, the TISAX certificate is even more significant. Security is the only thing and not the cheapness of doing things that are protected. Here is the list of the TISAX benefits:
Market Opportunity
We are the ones who help you get the necessary certificates, like the ones for the main suppliers.
Risk management
Detect and solve the vulnerabilities in your systems before they hinder operations.
Optimization of processes
Make sure that your security activities are efficiently and securely carried out, and therefore costs to be minimized.
Lent Trust
Prove your loyalty to your partners and customers, by seeking their confidence through information security.
Competitive edge
It is a clear path the market that shows a company's TISAX certification.
Systematic improvement
Use TISAX as a continuous-growth-draft for your security system.
The only thing that you should never forget while you are in the auto industry is – Better Exertion and Not Aspiration to the Cure. TISAX is a lifeboat to navigate through the sea of the changing and unpredictable information security threats.
How TISAX Certification Rolls
We have made the TISAX certificate process rather simple to the point that you could show it to your friends in a way of saying “that was easy job”.
Measuring your current safety practice with TISAX standards in the first step.
You will be informed concerning the possible weak points of safety performance by TISAX.
We, together, design a direction map, where techniques for addressing all gaps and security upgrades are manifested.
Providing guidance to enable you to implement the necessary changes and adopt the best security practices aghast of your operations and the services you provide to your customers.
We conduct a survey to ensure that you are well prepared for the main TISAX audit.
Have Questions? Find Answers Here
Yes, many Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Tier 1 suppliers have made TISAX certification mandatory to ensure consistent information security across the supply chain. With rising data protection requirements, achieving TISAX compliance is becoming a non-negotiable standard.
TISAX directly addresses cybersecurity challenges by enforcing strict standards for data handling, especially for sensitive information like prototypes, intellectual property, and customer data. It provides a structured approach to safeguard against cyber threats in an interconnected automotive ecosystem.
The timeline for TISAX certification varies based on organizational size and readiness. On average, the process takes 3 to 12 months, depending on the implementation of VDA-ISA controls and the complexity of your operations.
Absolutely! TISAX compliance not only strengthens data security but also enhances credibility with OEMs and partners. Startups demonstrating robust information security through TISAX certification can gain a competitive edge in securing contracts.
TISAX complements GDPR by ensuring that data privacy and security standards are met, particularly in the automotive sector. It also aligns with other global standards, such as ISO 27001, providing a holistic framework for regulatory compliance and risk management.
