TISAXTrusted Information Security Assessment Exchange · VDA

TISAX –
Your big client won't wait forever

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is the information-security standard of the global automotive industry, developed by VDA (the German Association of the Automotive Industry). Every supplier transferring sensitive information to global carmakers — VW, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, Ford and more — must hold TISAX. CBE has been guiding Israeli automotive suppliers to certification for 30 years — with 100% audit success and over 4,000 satisfied clients.

CBE specializes in guiding and certifying organizations for the TISAX standard, tailoring the management system to the organization's needs.

Based on: ISA VDA 6.0Levels: AL1 (self) / AL2 / AL3Recognized: VDA, global carmakersSuitable for: Tier 1/2 automotive suppliers

Quick facts – TISAX

Goal

Protecting sensitive information in the automotive supply chain

Who needs it

Tier 1/2 suppliers to global carmakers

Importance in Israel

Required by VW, BMW, Toyota, Ford and more

Complements

ISO 27001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001

CBE – success rate

100% – hundreds of certified clients

What is TISAX?

When the carmaker sends an email — you want to be ready

TISAX is an assessment and information-exchange mechanism (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) developed by VDA (Verband der Automobilindustrie) — the German Association of the Automotive Industry. It's based on ISO 27001 with extensions unique to the automotive industry.

TISAX defines three assessment levels (Assessment Levels): AL1 (self-assessment), AL2 (audit by an accredited external body) and AL3 (strict audit for highly confidential information). Most suppliers are required to reach AL2.

CBE doesn't just guide you to TISAX — we build a GRC framework that combines TISAX, ISO 27001 and IATF 16949, because automotive suppliers face multiple requirements simultaneously.

Protecting sensitive information

Development information, prototypes and technical data — protecting the most sensitive assets.

93 security controls

Controls based on ISO 27001 with automotive extensions.

Result on the ENX platform

The TISAX result is published on the ENX platform and shared directly with carmakers.

Specific to the automotive industry

Prototypes, development data, sensitive sector information — requirements unique to the sector.

Who needs TISAX?

Tier 1 suppliers — direct to the carmaker

Supplying components directly to VW, BMW, Mercedes? TISAX AL2 is almost always a hard requirement.

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Tier 2 suppliers — to Tier 1 suppliers

Your Tier 1 supplier passes the TISAX requirement to you? CBE also guides Tier 2 suppliers to fast certification.

Automotive software development

Developing software for automotive systems (infotainment, ADAS, ECU) — sensitive development information requires TISAX.

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Logistics for the automotive industry

Transporting components or running a warehouse for the automotive industry? TISAX can be a supplier requirement.

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Consulting & automotive services

Consulting, QA testing and professional services that access sensitive production information.

Local manufacturers (IATF)

Manufacturers that already have IATF 16949 and want to add TISAX — CBE builds an efficient integrated process.

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Benefits

What do you get from TISAX certification?

Entry to the supply chain

Without TISAX — no access to contracts with global carmakers

Protecting sensitive information

Protecting development data, prototypes and trade secrets

Recognized across the automotive industry

One result on the ENX platform serves all carmakers

Leveraging existing ISO 27001

If you have ISO 27001 — the move to TISAX is significantly faster

What does TISAX require?
1

Organizational context

Defining the organization's needs, stakeholders and the scope of the quality management system.

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Operation

Process planning and control, managing customer requirements, external providers and output control.

2

Leadership

Management commitment, quality policy and defining roles and responsibilities.

6

Performance evaluation

Measurement, analysis, internal audit and management review.

3

Planning

Risk and opportunity management, quality objectives and plans to achieve them.

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Improvement

Managing non-conformities, corrective actions and continuous improvement of the system.

4

Support

Resources, employee competence, internal communication and documentation.

Don't know where to start?

CBE performs a full Gap Analysis and builds a work plan tailored to your organization.

The certification process with CBE

CBE accompanies you at every stage — from requirement mapping to the certification-body audit

1

Requirement mapping + Gap

Identifying the required AL level, mapping sensitive information and gap analysis

2

Building an automotive ISMS

Security policy, ISA VDA controls, automotive-unique procedures

3

Implementation & training

Applying controls, team training, ENX-platform registration

4

Audit preparation

A full simulation before the Assessment Body — zero surprises

5

Certificate + renewal

Guidance through the official audit and annual renewals

Why choose CBE for TISAX?

30 years, hundreds of clients, 100% success — here's what sets us apart

100% success

Committed to success! No client has ever failed a certification audit. Not certified — you don't pay!

A pace that suits you

We adapt the schedule to your deadline — tender, supplier, client.

We write for you

CBE's skilled human team writes your procedures and documentation tailored to your organization.

Full GRC framework

TISAX is the foundation. CBE also guides you to ISO 27001, IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and more — under one roof.

Years-long guidance

We don't disappear after the certificate. Annual audits, standard updates, organizational changes.

4,000 satisfied clients

From startup to corporation — experience with every organization type in every field.

TISAX as part of a GRC framework for the automotive industry

TISAX is the security pillar for the automotive industry — but automotive suppliers are usually required to hold additional standards too. CBE manages your entire GRC journey under one roof.

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FAQ about TISAX

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What's the difference between TISAX and ISO 27001?

What's the difference between AL1, AL2 and AL3?

How long is a TISAX result valid?

We have ISO 27001 — how fast is the move to TISAX?

Who performs the TISAX Assessment?

We're a small supplier — is TISAX still relevant?

CBE specializes in guiding and certifying organizations for the TISAX standard. The service is provided by CBE's experts, with 30 years of experience in ISO standards, over 4,000 satisfied clients and 100% success in audits.

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Tell us about the carmaker requiring TISAX — we'll come back with an action plan

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