Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) is an international standard used in the automotive industry, defining the conditions for maintaining the required level of confidentiality during information exchange with contractors. Since 2017, TISAX has established a common mechanism for evaluating and exchanging information security audits in accordance with VDA ISA. Since 2018, companies working for clients in the German automotive industry have been required to hold TISAX certification.
nFlo provides automotive industry clients with implementation of an integrated INFORMATION SECURITY ASSESSMENT SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE – TISAX.
What Benefits Does System Implementation Provide?
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Effective protection of prototype patterns and know-how for the automotive industry
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Verification of industry contractors ensuring effective data protection
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Demonstrating to business partners the VDA ISA standard-defined due diligence in information security
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Assessment and verification of contractor security levels
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Company credibility
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Adaptation of the ISO 27001 standard to the automotive industry
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Active risk management for the automotive industry
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Reduction of potential losses
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Mutual recognition of VDA ISA assessment results among industry companies
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Why this matters for organizations
Learn how TISAX audits can help your company achieve compliance with information security standards in the automotive industry. Discover the benefits and TISAX certification process. In the context of growing cyber threats and tightening regulations (NIS2, DORA), organizations must proactively manage this security area. Failure to implement adequate safeguards can lead to data breaches, financial penalties, and reputational damage.
Best practices for implementation
Effective implementation requires several key steps:
- Risk assessment and inventory — identify assets, threats, and vulnerabilities specific to your organization.
- Policy development — document requirements, roles, and responsibilities.
- Technical controls — deploy tools and configurations proportionate to identified risks.
- Training and awareness — engage employees in protecting organizational security.
- Monitoring and continuous improvement — regularly verify effectiveness and adapt to the evolving threat landscape.
