TISAX Certification – Let your organisation comply with defined security standards
The TISAX – Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange certification is specifically designed for the automotive industry. The TISAX assessment helps to build trusted supply chain partnerships for an organisation.
There is an increasing data exchange between partners and information security which makes it crucial to maintain the integrity of the global automative supply chain. Depending on the TISAX assessment objectives the regulations are categorised into different assessment procedure types, which are called as the assessment levels.
Develop trusted supplier relationships throughout the automotive supply chain
Companies must ensure the safety of their vehicle data and any supplier who is trying to prove their IT security must comply to this TISAX certification. This TISAX compliance standard Singapore will be based on the requirements placed on suppliers and the service providers according to the certification timeline, procedure and costs.
TISAX certification is developed by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and the suppliers and service providers must require this certification that is based on the ISO 27001 security standard.
Is it really mandatory?
Practically speaking, it is not termed as mandatory, but the companies who want to work with vehicle manufacturers must participate in this compliance program. If you are willing to get the OEM contracts and maintain your existing business relationships, you must avail for this certification.
The OEM will collaborate with multiple companies and stick to the value chain for design, manufacturing, and distribution of the vehicles. Many companies will process highly sensitive information from their clients and in such cases, the clients will request evidence of compliance with stringent information security requirements.
Such an evidence is provided with the help of ISA catalogues developed by VDA – TISAX certification Singapore. You need to carry out certain assessments that are valid for three years.
The levels of TISAX certification
Level 1: Basic protection – Standard suppliers need to complete the ISA and publish this self assessment in TISAX
In level 1 assessment, the focus will be more on the basic information security management measures like the password management, secure data storage and access control. The organizations must operate at this level to establish a valid baseline of handling non-sensitive information.
Level 2: Advanced protection – The complex suppliers must do the self assessment followed by random plausibility checks by telephone with an approved auditor.
The level 2 is. primarily meant for handling sensitive information which includes intellectual property, personal data and other confidential information. This level will be more comprehensive that deals with data classification, data protection and data encryption too. At this level, you comply to handle sensitive information.
Level 3: Enhanced protection – Suppliers who handle highly sensitive data must undergo on-site inspection with an approved audit provider based on their self-assessment.
This level is designed for organizations who handle advanced development projects or highly confidential data. The assessment will be more strict that contains a detailed incident response procedures.
Benefits of getting to various TISAX levels:
- Able to avoid duplication or multiplication of assessments
- Able to save time and cost savings based on the cross-company recognition
- Able to gain trust in assessed companies
Why choose GQS for TISAX certification?
Global Quality Services serves as a leading service provider for auditing and training services for the management system standards. We have developed an international network of auditors who will make the customers achieve stable operations and improved performance.
Our professional auditors will do the accreditation and expertise to conduct TISAX certification across the industries in Singapore. We perform TISAX assessments for the automotive industries that are approved by ENX and will be recognised throughout industries with transparency.
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