What It Is

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is a sector-specific assessment framework for the automotive industry, developed by the ENX Association using the VDA ISA catalog version 5.0.4. It standardizes verification and exchange of information security capabilities across global supply chains, protecting sensitive data like prototypes, IP, and personal information. Employs a risk-based methodology with tiered protection needs (normal, high, very high).

Key Components

• VDA ISA with 70+ controls in 7 groups: Policy, Organization, Access, Operations, etc.
• Three **assessment levelsAL1 (self-assessment), AL2 (remote audit), AL3 (onsite verification).
• Modules for information security, prototype protection, data protection.
• Builds on ISO 27001 with automotive adaptations; maturity scoring 0-5.
• ENX Portal for sharing 3-year valid labels.

Why Organizations Use It

• OEM contractual mandates (e.g., BMW, Volkswagen) prevent revenue loss.
• Mitigates cyber risks, ensures supply chain resilience.
• Cuts duplicate audits by 70-90%, boosts efficiency.
• Enables market access, competitive premiums for ADAS/EV projects.
• Builds stakeholder trust in €2.5T automotive chain.

Implementation Overview

• **PhasedPreparation/gap analysis (1-3 months), remediation/tabletops (3-9 months), audit/certification (2-4 months), ongoing sustainment.
• Targets OEMs, Tier 1/2 suppliers, service providers; scalable for SMEs/multinationals.
• Requires ENX-accredited providers (e.g., DQS, TÜV) for AL2/AL3.

What It Is

COBIT 2019, developed by ISACA, is a comprehensive governance framework for enterprise information and technology (I&T). It helps organizations create value from IT, manage risks, and optimize resources by translating stakeholder needs into tailored governance systems via a design-factor-driven methodology focused on outcomes.

Key Components

• 40 objectives across **5 domainsEDM (governance), APO (strategy), BAI (delivery), DSS (operations), MEA (assurance)
• 6 governance principles and 7 components (processes, structures, policies, information, culture, skills, infrastructure)
• 11 design factors for tailoring; CMMI-based capability levels (0-5)
• Goals cascade links enterprise goals to IT metrics; no formal certification, uses assessments

Why Organizations Use It

• Aligns IT with business objectives for value and agility
• Supports compliance (SOX, GDPR) and risk optimization
• Enhances auditability via MEA and performance metrics
• Builds stakeholder trust; drives digital transformation
• Provides competitive advantages through resource efficiency

Implementation Overview

Phased: assess maturity, design via goals cascade/design factors, pilot objectives, measure capabilities, improve continuously. Ideal for medium-large enterprises globally; requires ISACA training. Audits through capability assessments.