Achieve TISAX
Compliance
Infrastructure aligned with the TISAX standard managed by the ENX Association for automotive supply chain organizations. MassiveGRID provides the secure cloud environment needed to meet VDA ISA catalog requirements for information security, prototype protection, and data privacy assessments demanded by European OEMs like BMW, Volkswagen, and Daimler.
Framework & Standard Alignment
TISAX requires automotive supply chain organizations to establish a comprehensive information security management system (ISMS) aligned with the VDA ISA catalog. MassiveGRID supports these requirements by providing infrastructure with robust security policies, organizational controls, human resources security processes, and asset management capabilities that satisfy the foundational TISAX assessment criteria.
IS Policy & Organization
Establish and maintain information security policies that define the organization's approach to protecting sensitive automotive data. TISAX requires documented IS policies approved by management, clear organizational structures with defined roles and responsibilities, and regular policy reviews to ensure alignment with evolving OEM requirements.
Human Resources Security
Implement security controls throughout the employee lifecycle from hiring to termination. TISAX mandates background verification for personnel handling sensitive automotive information, security awareness training, clearly defined responsibilities in employment contracts, and disciplinary processes for security policy violations.
Asset Management & Classification
Maintain a comprehensive inventory of information assets with appropriate classification levels. TISAX requires organizations to identify, classify, and label all assets handling automotive data according to sensitivity levels, with defined ownership, acceptable use policies, and secure disposal procedures for end-of-life assets.
Supplier & Third-Party Management
Manage information security risks across the automotive supply chain involving third-party providers. TISAX requires contractual security obligations for suppliers, regular assessments of third-party security postures, defined data handling agreements, and monitoring of subcontractor compliance with OEM security standards.
TISAX mandates comprehensive technical security controls across the VDA ISA catalog domains to protect sensitive automotive data during processing, storage, and transmission. MassiveGRID delivers infrastructure-level controls including access management, encryption, operations security, communications protection, and secure development practices that align with TISAX assessment requirements.
Access Control
Enforce strict access control policies aligned with TISAX requirements for protecting automotive data. Implement role-based access control (RBAC), least privilege principles, multi-factor authentication for privileged accounts, and formal access request and approval workflows to ensure only authorized personnel access sensitive OEM information.
Cryptography & Key Management
Implement cryptographic controls to protect the confidentiality and integrity of automotive data in transit and at rest. TISAX requires AES-256 encryption for sensitive data, TLS 1.2+ for network communications, formal key management processes covering generation, distribution, storage, rotation, and destruction of cryptographic keys.
Operations Security
Maintain secure operational procedures for systems processing automotive data. TISAX requires documented operating procedures, change management controls, capacity management, separation of development and production environments, malware protection, backup procedures, and comprehensive event logging across all systems.
Communications Security
Protect information in networks and supporting information transfer facilities. TISAX requires network segmentation, secure network architecture with DMZ zones, monitoring of network traffic for anomalies, and controls for information transfer including secure email, file transfer mechanisms, and electronic messaging policies.
System Acquisition & Development
Integrate security into the system development lifecycle for automotive applications. TISAX requires secure development policies, security requirements in system specifications, secure coding practices, security testing throughout the development process, and formal acceptance criteria for new systems and changes handling OEM data.
Vulnerability & Patch Management
Proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities in systems handling automotive data. TISAX requires regular vulnerability scanning, timely patch application following defined SLAs, risk-based prioritization of remediation activities, and formal processes for managing technical vulnerabilities across the entire IT infrastructure.
TISAX uniquely addresses prototype protection requirements specific to the automotive industry, alongside data privacy and incident management controls. Organizations handling pre-release vehicle designs, connected vehicle data, or personal customer information must implement specialized safeguards that go beyond standard information security frameworks. MassiveGRID provides the secure infrastructure foundation for these critical TISAX assessment objectives.
Prototype Protection
TISAX includes dedicated prototype protection requirements unique to the automotive industry. Organizations handling pre-release vehicle designs, components, and documents must implement both physical and digital safeguards to prevent unauthorized disclosure of OEM intellectual property and competitive intelligence.
- Physical protection zones with access restrictions for prototype vehicle areas and components
- Digital rights management and watermarking for prototype design documents and CAD files
- Photography and recording device controls in prototype-designated areas
- Camouflage and disguise protocols for prototype vehicles during transport and testing
- Secure destruction procedures for prototype materials, test parts, and documentation
Data Protection & GDPR
TISAX integrates GDPR and data protection requirements for handling personal data in automotive contexts. This covers connected vehicle telemetry data, customer and employee personal information, driver behavior analytics, and other personally identifiable information processed throughout the automotive supply chain.
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for automotive data processing activities
- Privacy by design and by default in connected vehicle and telematics systems
- Lawful basis documentation for processing customer, employee, and driver data
- Data subject rights management including access, rectification, erasure, and portability
- Cross-border data transfer controls aligned with GDPR Chapter V requirements
Incident Management & Business Continuity
TISAX requires organizations to establish robust incident management and business continuity capabilities to protect automotive operations. This includes preparation, detection, response, and recovery procedures to minimize disruption to OEM production schedules and protect sensitive automotive data during security events.
- Documented incident response procedures with defined roles, escalation paths, and OEM notification requirements
- 24/7 security monitoring with automated alerting for threats to automotive data systems
- Business continuity plans with defined RPO/RTO targets for critical automotive supply chain systems
- Proxmox HA cluster with automatic VM failover under 60 seconds for production continuity
- Regular incident response and business continuity testing with lessons learned integration
TISAX assessments are conducted by accredited audit providers under the ENX Association framework. Organizations must define their assessment scope, prepare comprehensive documentation aligned with the VDA ISA catalog, and demonstrate effective implementation of security controls. MassiveGRID provides the technical infrastructure and compliance documentation support to streamline your TISAX assessment journey.
TISAX Assessment Preparation
Prepare your organization for a successful TISAX assessment by conducting internal self-assessments against the VDA ISA catalog. Identify gaps between current security posture and TISAX requirements, develop remediation plans, and ensure all control implementations are documented and evidenced before the formal audit.
Scope Definition
Define your TISAX assessment scope across three levels: Standard (AL1), High (AL2), and Very High (AL3). Scope selection depends on the sensitivity of data handled, OEM requirements, and assessment objectives covering information security, prototype protection, and data privacy. AL3 is required for highly sensitive OEM data.
Compliance Documentation
Maintain comprehensive documentation aligned with VDA ISA catalog requirements including information security policies, risk assessments, asset inventories, access control matrices, incident response plans, and business continuity documentation. Proper documentation is critical for demonstrating TISAX compliance to assessors.
Security Awareness Training
Implement role-based security awareness training programs covering automotive-specific threats, prototype protection procedures, data handling requirements, and TISAX compliance obligations. Regular training ensures all personnel understand their responsibilities for protecting sensitive automotive information and OEM data.
Continuous Improvement
Establish a continuous improvement cycle for your information security management system aligned with TISAX requirements. Implement corrective and preventive actions based on audit findings, security incidents, and management reviews. TISAX labels are valid for three years, requiring ongoing maintenance and reassessment.
Audit Trail & Evidence
Maintain comprehensive audit trails and evidence of security control implementation for TISAX assessors. This includes system access logs, change management records, security event logs, training records, incident reports, and risk assessment documentation demonstrating ongoing compliance with VDA ISA requirements.
Your TISAX Compliance Journey
MassiveGRID accelerates your path to TISAX certification by providing infrastructure that satisfies the technical controls required by the VDA ISA catalog. Here is the typical compliance process for automotive supply chain organizations.
Ready to Achieve TISAX Compliance?
MassiveGRID's compliance team works directly with automotive supply chain organizations and OEM partners to meet TISAX requirements. Contact us to discuss your assessment scope, VDA ISA control implementation, and secure infrastructure deployment for protecting sensitive automotive data.