What does TISAX cover?
TISAX provides an assessment and exchange mechanism for information security in the automotive sector. Assessment objectives, scope and the required assessment level shape the work. Results and labels are shared through the scheme rather than issued as an ordinary ISO certificate.
Who it is for
Automotive suppliers and service providers whose customers request TISAX assessment results.
Key areas to understand
Start with these areas. Identify which requirements apply to your activities and who is responsible for them.
- 1Agree assessment objectives and scope with the customer.
- 2Assess security practices against applicable assessment criteria.
- 3Close gaps and control the sharing of assessment results.
Evidence to prepare
This list is a starting point. Check the standard for all required documents. For each item, record who is responsible, the activity or site it relates to, and a recent example showing how it works.
- Assessment scope and objectives
- Self-assessment and supporting evidence
- Information classification and access records
- Supplier and incident management records
- Corrective actions and reassessment evidence
Keep records that explain what was checked, which requirement was used and who checked it. Include any action taken when a requirement was not met. Link each record to the work it supports.
An internal audit example
Suggested checks from 4Auditee
Trace a customer’s sensitive design file from receipt to storage, internal use and supplier sharing. Check who can access it, how that access was approved and how a departed employee’s access was removed. Compare the trail with the scope of the planned assessment.
Choose a sample that suits your activities and risks. If you find a gap, record the requirement, the evidence and what was missing. Check more examples if the first results suggest a wider problem.
A common problem to check
An ISO 27001 certificate does not automatically satisfy a customer’s TISAX objectives. Confirm the specific scope and requested results.
Prepare for assessment
The assessment type for this guide is information-security assessment and exchange. Confirm the requirements, what will be assessed and how the assessment will work with the responsible body or customer. These steps help you prepare. You must also follow the scheme’s official rules.
- Define what is covered. List the products, services, activities and sites. Record the standard edition, additional scheme rules and customer requirements.
- Find what is missing. Compare the requirements with current work. Prioritise gaps by risk. Assign someone responsible and a completion date.
- Keep records of everyday work. Check a sample of actual records and speak with the people involved. Make sure they understand their responsibilities.
- Check the results. Complete internal reviews and audits. Check that corrective actions worked before closing problems.
From one site to many
Make it easy to find who is responsible at each site. Keep company policies separate from records of local work. Link each site’s records to its activities, risks and requirements so you can spot gaps at individual sites.
Sites that share a management system do not automatically qualify for one certificate or assessment. Confirm which sites can be included and how they will be checked with the assessment body.
About this guide and its sources
4Auditee wrote this guide using the public source below. The evidence list, audit example and preparation steps are our suggestions. Read the official standard and scheme rules for the full requirements. This guide does not include the standard’s full text or provide certification.
DNV: TISAX reference information