TISAX consulting services: information security for the automotive supply chain

Introduction to TISAX

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is an information security assessment and exchange mechanism for the automotive industry. It is based on the VDA Information Security Assessment catalogue and operated by the ENX Association. TISAX labels relate to the assessment objectives achieved within a defined scope; results can be shared through the designated platform.

Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) work with many businesses to design, manufacture and distribute vehicles. Cooperation often involves sharing confidential information, such as design data, with suppliers. Without effective protection, these exchanges can lead to loss, manipulation or theft of trade secrets. OEMs therefore expect suppliers and partners, including marketing and sales organisations, to have appropriate information security arrangements in place.

Businesses can use TISAX consulting to assess gaps, implement the relevant requirements and prepare for an independent assessment. Consulting supports preparation and scheduling; assessment results and TISAX labels depend on the audit provider's findings and the applicable process.

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Why TISAX matters

Information security has become increasingly important as information technology underpins automotive operations and cooperation. TISAX provides a common framework for assessing relevant safeguards and exchanging results with partners. This supports confidence and the protection of important information. Businesses may invest in security controls and obtain TISAX consulting from ITVC Global to support their preparation.

Benefits of implementing TISAX requirements

Strengthening credibility

A suitable TISAX assessment result helps demonstrate that the business has addressed the relevant information security requirements within the assessed scope. This can support confidence among automotive customers and partners.

Meeting customer requirements

Automotive customers operating in global supply chains often set information security requirements for suppliers. Selecting the right assessment scope and objectives, and achieving the required result, can support these customer requirements and future cooperation.

Reducing cybersecurity risks

The assessment and preparation process helps identify weaknesses in systems and procedures so that the business can address them. Appropriate controls reduce risks and support protection of important business and customer information.

Supporting management of legal obligations

Identifying applicable information security and data-protection obligations is important for international businesses. Relevant controls can support compliance management, but a TISAX label is not a blanket confirmation of legal compliance and does not replace a separate review of applicable laws.

ITVC Global's TISAX consulting services

ITVC Global provides TISAX consulting to help businesses prepare their information security management system for assessment.

ITVC Global supports businesses with gap assessment, implementation planning and preparation for an independent TISAX assessment. Its specialists work with the business to understand the applicable requirements, strengthen information security arrangements and address improvement needs.

As information security becomes more important across the automotive supply chain, ITVC's consulting helps businesses organise their preparation, address implementation challenges and work towards the assessment objectives agreed with their customers.

The TISAX assessment process

Registration

Register with ENX and provide company and assessment-scope information needed for the process.

Assessment

An ENX-approved TISAX audit provider carries out the assessment against the relevant scope and objectives.

Exchange

Share the assessment results with your partners through the TISAX exchange mechanism.

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Choose an approved provider with suitable coverage for the location of the facilities being assessed. Consider communication, coordination, relevant expertise and travel or accommodation costs when comparing proposals.

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