Elevating Saudi Arabia’s Automotive Industry through Information Security with TISAX Certification
In the era of hyper-connectivity, business information security is the highest priority of all industry stakeholders. TISAX certification has become a global standard to address this sensitive topic. For Saudi, an ambitious marketfor the automobile industry, familiarization with and embracing TISAX certification could be a boon to its image in the global context.
What is TISAX certification?
Established by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and managed by the ENX Association, TIXAS certification allows cross-acceptance of information security audits between organizations.TISAX certification is of interest to major automobile producers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), sometimes being a necessary condition for conducting business in this industry. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) works with a huge number of businesses in the value chain for making, producing, and selling their automobiles.
Key Characteristics of TISAX
Organizational Information Security Management establishes whether organizations have strong systems that are equipped to protect sensitive information.
Prototype Protection protects and averts intellectual property theft.
Privacy and data protection are ensured through adherence to global standards.
Securing third-party networks and guarding against any compromise of sensitive information about issues like national security and confidential security information is of paramount importance.
TISAX evaluation in three stages:
For Level 1, the usual suppliers perform a self-assessment through the ISA questionnaire, which is found on the TISAX platform.
Level 2 is for greater complexity suppliers, where self-evaluation is augmented by random checks of plausibility carried out over the phone by a proficient audit provider.
Level 3 is for suppliers dealing with highly sensitive external information, with a need for them to be audited in-depth on premises by an accredited audit provider.
The significance of TISAX in Saudi.
Saudi’s automobile sector is growing phenomenally, with numerous firms joining international supply chains. TISAX certification can immensely enhance the reputation of an Saudi firm, opening up the doors for collaborations with international OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.
Let’s takean example of an Saudi auto component manufacturer that supplies components to a German automobile manufacturer. In the absence of TISAX certification, the manufacturer may face issues due to an absence of effective information security measures. TISAX certification enables the manufacturer to demonstrate its commitment to information security according to the stringent norms of European OEMs.
TISAX vs. ISO/IEC 27001
ISO/IEC 27001 is a global standard for information security management systems, while TISAX is specially designed for the automotive sector.The major differences are:
The ISO/IEC 27001 certification scheme offers a formal route to certification, while TISAX operates on a maturity model, comparing and assessing results within its network.
TISAX includes further requirements, such as the protection of prototypes and data protection laws, which are industry-specific requirements of the automotive sector.
Conclusion
As the Saudi automobile sector keeps expanding steadily, it is essential to align with international information security practices such as TISAX. Saudi businesses that go the extra mile to implement TISAX certification place themselves as reliable business partners in the international automobile supply chain, thereby creating opportunities for long-term development and collaboration.
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