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TISAX

For small to medium businesses in the UK, achieving TISAX certification is essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the automotive industry supply chain.

 

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) ensures that your information security measures meet the stringent requirements demanded by automotive manufacturers and suppliers. By obtaining TISAX certification, your business demonstrates its commitment to safeguarding sensitive data, thereby enhancing trust with customers and partners.

Understanding and implementing the various TISAX levels will help your organisation address specific information security needs, ensuring robust protection across all aspects of your operations.

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Contact OCM Communications to guide you through the TISAX certification process. Our expertise in information security and the automotive industry supply chain will ensure a smooth and successful certification journey for your business.

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TISAX, or Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange, is a global security standard developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The standard is designed to help organisations in the automotive industry assess and improve their information security posture.

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TISAX is becoming increasingly important for organisations in the automotive industry. Many automotive manufacturers are now requiring their suppliers to be TISAX certified.

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Certification demonstrates to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) that a supplier has robust security measures in place to protect sensitive information like design prototypes, manufacturing data, and potentially personal customer data. This builds trust and opens doors to lucrative contracts within the automotive sector.

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Additionally, TISAX certification often streamlines the security assessment process for suppliers, as they can share their trusted TISAX label on a shared exchange platform, saving time and resources for all involved.

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Accelerate Your TISAX Certification and Unlock Automotive Opportunities

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) and ISO 27001 have a very close relationship.

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TISAX was originally derived from ISO 27001, specifically tailored to address the information security needs of the automotive industry. A large portion of its requirements are directly based on ISO 27001's Annex A controls.

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TISAX goes beyond ISO 27001 by incorporating industry-specific security requirements highly relevant to the automotive supply chain, such as:

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  • Protection of prototypes and sensitive product information

  • Secure handling of third-party connections

  • Physical security considerations for production facilities

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 While built upon the ISO 27001 foundation, TISAX and ISO 27001 are separate standards. Certification or audits in one do not automatically apply to the other.

Companies can benefit from implementing both. An ISO 27001 certified organisation has a strong head start for TISAX compliance, as there's significant overlap in requirements.

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Overall, TISAX introduces a higher level of prescriptiveness to ensure consistent and robust security practices throughout the automotive supply chain.

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OCM can support your TiSAX certification by

 

Gap Analysis and Remediation: Conduct an initial assessment against the TISAX VDA ISA questionnaire to identify gaps between existing security practices and the standard.

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Remediation Roadmap: Develop a detailed plan to address the identified gaps, prioritising critical areas and aligning with the required TISAX assessment level.

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Security Control Implementation: Assist in implementing or strengthening necessary technical and organizational controls, such as:

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Network security (firewalls, intrusion detection)

Endpoint protection (antivirus, malware protection)

Access control and identity management

Data encryption and protection

Incident response planning

Security awareness training for employees

Policy and Documentation Development:

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ISMS Development: Help establish or refine the company's Information Security Management System (ISMS) in line with TISAX and ISO 27001 principles.

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Policy Creation: Develop essential security policies and procedures (e.g., information classification, access control, incident response, change management).

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Documentation Support: Assist with the creation and organisation of all required documentation for the TISAX audit.

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Audit Preparation and Support: Pre-Audit Review: Perform a mock audit or internal review to simulate the TISAX assessment process, identifying any potential non-conformities.

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Remediation Guidance: Provide assistance in addressing any findings from the pre-audit review.

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Audit Liaison: Act as a point of contact with the audit provider, facilitating communication and clarifying requirements.

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Vulnerability Management: Implement regular vulnerability scanning and patch management processes to maintain security posture.

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Security Awareness: Maintain ongoing security awareness training programs for employees.

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ISMS Review and Updates: Help conduct periodic reviews and updates of the ISMS to address evolving threats and maintain TISAX compliance.

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Win automotive contracts with confidence. Achieve TISAX with our help.

FAQs About TISAX Certification: Enhance Your Business Security with OCM Communications – Contact Us Today for a Free Consultation!
  • Firewalls
    Create a security filter between the internet and your network. Firewalls are essential for protecting your internet connection. They act as a barrier between your internal network and external networks (such as the internet), preventing unauthorised access to your systems and data. Organisations must ensure that all devices that connect to the internet are protected by a properly configured firewall.
  • Secure Configuration
    Secure configuration involves setting up computers and network devices to reduce vulnerabilities. This includes changing default settings, disabling unnecessary features, and ensuring that only essential software is installed and running. Organisations need to ensure that devices and software are configured securely from the outset to minimise security risks.
  • User Access Control
    User access control ensures that only authorised individuals have access to systems and data. This involves implementing user accounts with appropriate privileges and using strong, unique passwords. It also includes restricting administrative privileges to only those who need them for their role.
  • Malware Protection
    Malware protection involves deploying anti-malware solutions to detect and prevent malicious software from infecting systems. This includes using antivirus software and other security tools to scan and protect against malware. Organisations must ensure that their anti-malware software is up-to-date and configured to scan for malware regularly
  • Software Security Updates
    Security update management, or patch management, ensures that software and devices are kept up-to-date with the latest security patches and updates. This reduces vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Organisations need to implement a process to regularly update and patch systems to protect against known threats.
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