TISAX assessment objectives form the backbone of your company's information security strategy within the automotive industry. The choice of these objectives should be informed by the specific needs, risks, and regulatory requirements your organization faces. Let's explore each objective in more detail, offering insights into when and why they might be selected, and helping you make informed decisions.
Information Protection 📁💼
High Protection (Info High)
When to Choose: Opt for this level when handling sensitive information that, if disclosed, could harm your business operations or reputation. Examples include internal strategies, financial data, or personal information of employees.
Why: Ensures that sensitive information is safeguarded against unauthorized access, maintaining confidentiality and integrity.
Very High Protection (Info Very High)
When to Choose: Necessary for data of utmost sensitivity and value, where unauthorized disclosure could lead to severe legal, financial, or reputational damage. This includes trade secrets, patented technologies, or critical infrastructure information.
Why: Implements the highest security standards, safeguarding your most valuable assets against sophisticated threats.
Data Privacy 🛡️🔍
Data Protection (Data)
When to Choose: If processing personal data as part of your operations, especially when acting as a data processor for clients within the EU, under the purview of GDPR.
Why: Guarantees compliance with data protection regulations, safeguarding personal data against breaches and unauthorized access, thus maintaining trust and legal compliance.
Special Categories of Personal Data (Special Data)
When to Choose: When handling sensitive personal data categories (e.g., health, racial origin, religious beliefs) that require additional protective measures under GDPR.
Why: Provides an extra layer of security for sensitive data, ensuring compliance with stricter regulatory requirements and protecting against heightened risks of data misuse or exposure.
Important ❗️
Secfix specializes in aiding customers with Information Protection and Data Privacy objectives. Currently, our services do not extend to Prototype Security or Operational Procedures. For a comprehensive overview of these objectives, please refer to the EXN Handbook's relevant section here.
Prototype Security 🚗🔐
Prototype Parts (Proto Parts)
When to Choose: If your operations involve manufacturing, storing, or handling prototype parts that, if compromised, could affect competitive advantage or result in significant financial loss.
Why: Protects the physical integrity and secrecy of prototype parts, preventing unauthorized access and industrial espionage.
Prototype Vehicles (Proto Vehicles)
When to Choose: Essential for entities that produce, store, or manage full prototype vehicles, particularly when these prototypes contain proprietary technology or designs not yet patented or released.
Why: Secures prototype vehicles from theft, unauthorized access, or exposure, maintaining a competitive edge and safeguarding intellectual property.
Operational Procedures 🛠️📋
Handling Test Vehicles (Test Drives)
When to Choose: If your company conducts test drives on public roads or tracks, especially with vehicles that are not yet publicly known or that incorporate new, confidential technologies.
Why: Minimizes the risk of exposure during test drives, protecting against industrial espionage and maintaining the confidentiality of upcoming products.
Protection at Events and Shoots (Events & Shoots)
When to Choose: When prototypes or sensitive products are displayed or used at public or private events, including marketing shoots, expos, or private viewings.
Why: Ensures that prototypes are only accessible to authorized individuals, protecting against leaks and unauthorized disclosures in environments that are difficult to control.
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