ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Information Security Management Systems
Information Security Management Systems
Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
In the automotive industry, securing sensitive data is very important. TISAX is a standardized framework developed to assess and exchange information security standards across the automotive supply chain. It ensures that everyone from manufacturers to suppliers is on the same page when it comes to protecting data. INTERCERT provides TISAX compliance assessment services to ensure that your organization meet industry expectations and maintain strong information security practices.
What is TISAX?
TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is a standardized information security assessment model developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and overseen by the ENX Association. It was created to streamline how information security is evaluated across the automotive sector. It is essential to enable mutual recognition of security assessments among manufacturers, suppliers and service providers, TISAX reduces the burden of repeated audits and builds trusted, secure partnerships within the supply chain.
How to Achieve TISAX Compliance?
Here is a general overview of the key steps your organization should follow to achieve TISAX compliance:
Pre Assessment
Conduct an initial assessment to determine whether the current process meets the requirements of standards or frameworks.
Scope Identification
Identify the scope to understand inclusions and exclusions, which establishes boundaries, supports, goal achievement, and a clear path to achieving success.
Policy and Procedure Development
Ensures a streamlined workflow, aligning processes to achieve goals while maintaining efficiency and quality.
Technical Solutions Improvement and Implementation
Identify, develop, and implement solutions to meet requirements, improving and optimizing them to remain effective and aligned.
Training and Awareness
Provide training to boost skills, awareness, and understanding of handling tasks, managing risks, and applying the best methods to improve the process and requirements of the standard or framework requirements.
Audit And Assessment
Conduct an audit to examine compliance with standards or framework requirements and provide an assessment report that includes compliance evaluation and improvement areas.
Continuous Improvement
Ensure constant process improvement to enhance outcomes and drive efficiency and overall performance.
CIS Benchmarks Assessment
Conduct assessments to evaluate your systems against CIS Benchmarks, identifying areas for improvement.
What are TISAX requirements?
To achieve and maintain TISAX compliance, organizations must meet several key TISAX certification requirements. These include:
- Information Security: Organizations must have an Information Security Management System (ISMS), to demonstrate that their system can reliably identify and manage risks, establish security policies and procedures and conduct regular audits.
- Prototype protection: Organizations must ensure protection of prototype vehicles, parts and components.
- Data Protection: Organizations must ensure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of sensitive data with appropriate technical and organizational measures. This includes secure storage, access controls, encryption and employee training.
Benefits of TISAX
Ensures business operations are protected against cyber threats.
Assures your business meets industry-level security standards.
Strengthens your reputation as a trusted supplier.
Aligns with the industry's growing demand for digital safety.
Builds trust with long-term business relationships.
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