TISAX Compliance

What It Is and How to Get Certified

Ensure your business meets the strictest cybersecurity standards for the automotive industry. Discover what TISAX is, who needs it, and how Ciegate can guide you through every step. In today’s highly interconnected automotive and industrial sectors, protecting sensitive data isn’t optional — it’s essential. The Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange (TISAX) is the leading framework that helps businesses demonstrate they meet rigorous information security requirements, particularly for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their supply chains.



What is TISAX?

TISAX stands for Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange. It is a standardized framework created to help organizations within the automotive industry evaluate and demonstrate their compliance with high-level information security standards.

Developed by the ENX Association and supported by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), TISAX is based on internationally recognized standards like ISO/IEC 27001 and 27002, with additional controls specifically designed for the automotive supply chain.

Unlike internal IT policies or one-time assessments, TISAX creates a shared and recognized assessment model. Once your company is certified, your results can be exchanged with partners securely through the TISAX Exchange platform — which saves time, avoids duplicate audits, and ensures all parties follow the same security baseline.





Understanding the TISAX Levels

TISAX defines three Assessment Levels (AL) depending on the sensitivity of the information and the degree of protection required. Choosing the right level is crucial — and it’s usually determined by the needs of your client.

AL1 – Basic Protection

  • Self-assessment (no external audit)
  • For companies handling non-critical or publicly available information
  • Rarely accepted by OEMs for sensitive projects

AL2 – High Protection

  • External audit required
  • For companies accessing confidential data, such as design files or operational data
  • Most common level requested by automotive partners

AL3 – Very High Protection

  • External audit with deeper controls and stricter validation
  • Required when handling prototypes, classified technical data, or data critical to national security
  • Applies to select suppliers in advanced R&D or pre-production environments

Choosing the right level isn’t about guessing — it’s about understanding the expectations of your partners. That’s where working with an experienced IT advisor can make all the difference.

The TISAX Certification Process: Step by Step

Step 1: Registration

  • Companies must register on the official TISAX platform hosted by the ENX Association.
  • During registration, you’ll define the scope of your assessment (sites, services, data types, etc.).

Step 2: Choose an Authorized Audit Provider

  • Companies must register on the official TISAX platform hosted by the ENX Association.
  • During registration, you’ll define the scope of your assessment (sites, services, data types, etc.).

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