TISAX® for development service providers: Why information security is crucial today

Why data security is becoming increasingly important in vehicle development

The development of modern vehicles and technical systems is now inextricably linked to sensitive data. This includes, among other things:

• Development data

• Design documents

• Prototypes

• Production information

Especially in the collaboration between OEMs, suppliers and development service providers, the secure handling of this information plays a central role.

TISAX® as a standard in the automotive and supplier industry

To ensure a uniform level of safety, the TISAX® testing and exchange mechanism has become established in the automotive industry.

TISAX® (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is based on recognized standards and enables companies to have their information security processes assessed and certified.

For development service providers, this means:

• Information security is no longer an optional issue.

• but a fundamental prerequisite for cooperation

What requirements does TISAX® cover?

A TISAX® assessment includes, among other things:

• Protection of sensitive development data

• Safe handling of intellectual property

• Securing prototypes and production information

• Compliance with requirements

• structured and traceable security processes

  
  

This ensures that all parties involved work at a comparable level of safety.

Why TISAX® is crucial for development projects

Especially in complex development projects, trust is a key foundation.

Companies must ensure that:

• Confidential data is protected

• Development processes remain transparent

• Risks are minimized

  
  

A proven level of security creates the necessary basis for long-term and reliable cooperation.

Our approach: Responsibility in handling sensitive data

As a development service provider, we work with confidential information on a daily basis.

These include, among others:

• customer-specific developments

• technical concepts

• Component and system data

Handling this data responsibly is an integral part of our working methods and processes.

Conclusion: Information security is a prerequisite for responsible development.

Information security is not an add-on for us, but a fundamental requirement of our work.

Especially in projects in the automotive and safety-related environment, where highly sensitive development data, technical concepts and system solutions are involved, a structured and verifiable handling of information is essential.

For this reason, we deliberately opted for the TISAX® rating and have consistently implemented the corresponding requirements.

For us, this is not a formal proof, but a central component of our responsibility towards customers, partners and projects.

TISAX® is a registered trademark of the ENX Association. Results are not publicly available but can be accessed via the ENX portal. Learn more at enx.com/tisax .