What is TISAX?

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) has become the universal audit standard in the automotive industry. Major OEMs now are beginning to require TISAX certification from their suppliers, making it essential for maintaining business relationships and securing new contracts.

An Information Security Management System (ISMS) is a requirement of TISAX certification and provides an auditor insight into how you manage information security in your business. Information security ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information within an organization.

This encompasses more than just IT security, as "information" is not limited to digital data. Companies must consider IT security, physical security measures, and organizational processes to ensure comprehensive protection.

Why does TISAX Matter in the Automotive Industry?

TISAX serves as an assessment and exchange mechanism that allows recognition of assessment results among participants, supporting companies in reducing efforts when processing sensitive customer information or evaluating supplier security.

OEM Requirements

Major automotive manufacturers like BMW, Volkswagen, and Mercedes-Benz mandate TISAX for suppliers handling vehicle designs, production, prototypes, and proprietary technology.

Cost & Time Savings

Avoid duplication of assessments and reduce costs by sharing standardized results with multiple partners through the ENX platform.

Enhanced Trust

Build stronger business relationships and competitive advantages by demonstrating commitment to automotive-specific security standards.

Risk Mitigation

Protect against data breaches, cyber attacks, and regulatory fines while safeguarding your reputation in the automotive industry.

Key TISAX Features

Utilization at Eye Level: Each participant decides whom to share results with and to what degree of detail.
Recognition: Three-year validity helps avoid duplicate assessments.
Standardized Exchange: Central processes provide uniform proof of information security.
Free Choice: Select your preferred audit provider from ENX-approved assessors.

TISAX Assessment Levels

TISAX has multiple assessment types. Here's a breakdown of the assessment levels:

Self-Assessment Only

Complete VDA-ISA questionnaire
Self-evaluation and internal documentation
No external audit verification
Primarily for internal purposes

Best for: Internal assessments and basic compliance documentation

Remote Audit with Document Review

Self-assessment plus plausibility check
Interview with external test provider
Document and evidence review
Optional on-site visit based on requirements
TISAX label issued upon success

Best for: Standard suppliers with high protection requirements

Comprehensive On-Site Audit

Self-assessment plus plausibility check
Interview with external test provider
Document and evidence review
Optional on-site visit based on requirements
TISAX label issued upon success

Best for: Organizations handling highly sensitive external data

Our TISAX Expertise

Sparkbytes provides comprehensive support for implementing an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and guides customers to successful TISAX audits. Our consultants and partners bring deep expertise in automotive industry requirements.

Our approach goes beyond pure consulting. We provide holistic support throughout the TISAX certification process while offering appropriate IT consultation to assist with IT projects and enhance security.

Our TISAX Process

Management Awareness

Sensitizing management to the importance and benefits of information security

Scope & Gap Analysis

Conducting analysis to determine audit readiness and current status

Implementation Roadmap

Creating a roadmap for implementing required security controls, policies, and procedures

Measure Impementation

Implementing the defined and necessary security measures

Audit Support

Providing guidance and support throughout the audit phase

Our TISAX Services

Unlike some TISAX consultants who only provide compliance guidance, Sparkbytes offers technical implementation capabilities. We can handle both the compliance consulting (like documentation and ISMS creation) AND actual technical deployment, (IT consulting, cloud security consulting among other things). No need to juggle multiple vendors or struggle with the technical implementation gap that derails many TISAX projects.

Consulting Services

Technical Consulting

Cloud Consulting

Cybersecurity Consulting

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Implementation Services

It's not exhaustive, but here's some of the services we provide when going through a TISAX assessment & implementation:

ISMS Development

ISMS scope & asset inventory
Security policies & procedures creation
Risk treatment plan

Audit & Assessment

Gap analysis & remediation
Internal audit program design
External audit coordination and support

Technical Controls

Access management and identity review
Security monitor and logging systems
Backup and disaster recovery implementation

TISAX Implementation & Gap Analysis