TISAX
The frequency of data exchange and confidential information in the automotive industry is on the rise. When exchanging information with external parties, ensuring the security of communication with subcontractors and suppliers, as well as protecting product prototypes, is the goal of the TISAX standard. For this purpose, in 2016, the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) introduced the Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange certification. Meeting the requirements of this standard is a mandatory requirement for OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) companies and plays a crucial role in the IT services provided in the automotive industry.
The Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange standard is based on the requirements of the VDA Information Security Assessment (ISA). VDA ISA consists of security modules in the form of checklists for TISAX: Information Security, Data Protection, and Prototype Protection.
The VDA ISA research on information security and supplier relations is directly linked to ISO 27001, although the modules for prototype protection and data privacy slightly exceed the scope of ISO 27001.
Adapting an organization to the standard defined by VDA ISA results in the following benefits. The first is active risk management within the organization and reducing vulnerabilities. TISAX members mutually respect the received assessments and operate under the same level of data protection, reducing disruptions to ongoing audits (OEM audit). The TISAX certificate provides information security assessments from audit providers in accordance with VDA standards and helps avoid unnecessary checks by customers.
The ultimate goal of any company is to secure new contracts. In this case, an audit proves the maturity of the organization and the effectiveness of the implemented information security management system. Membership in the ENX portal enables smooth contract signing with existing and potential customers.
Over the past 10 years, the automotive industry has increasingly focused on information security. Special attention is paid to the protection of prototypes and technological process details. There is growing pressure in the market for companies to be certified according to this type of standard.