Navigating through the ‘assessment objectives’ is a key step towards achieving compliance and obtaining the much-valued ‘TISAX labels’. These labels serve as a testament to your organization's adherence to specified information security standards, tailored to meet specific protection needs within the automotive industry.
Selecting the Right Assessment Objectives ✅
The assessment objectives essentially define the security standards your organization aims to meet through the TISAX audit. For instance, if your partner mandates the TISAX label ‘Information with high protection needs’, it’s imperative to choose this as your assessment objective. It’s worth noting that the ‘Information with high protection needs’ objective is considered the baseline for TISAX audits, representing a fundamental level of security compliance.
Navigating Partner Requirements 🧭
If your partner has not specified an audit target, it’s crucial to take proactive steps to clarify expectations:
Contact Your Partner: Directly inquire to ascertain if there's a specific TISAX label they require.
Review Existing Partner Requirements: Evaluate if there are already TISAX partners with established requirements that might influence your assessment objective. These could be higher or equivalent to what you might initially consider.
Opt for Higher Protection Targets: In cases of uncertainty or to future-proof your compliance efforts, it's advisable to target an assessment objective with higher protection requirements. This strategy ensures readiness for potential future partnerships that may demand more stringent security measures.
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.
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