This phase is pivotal in identifying where you stand against TISAX standards. Here's how to navigate this process effectively.
Conducting the Self-Assessment 📊
Starting Point: Open the provided Excel file and review all control questions relevant to your assessment objectives. Determine the maturity level that accurately reflects your ISMS's current state, using your best judgment. At this stage, focus on being thorough rather than right or wrong.
Filling Out the Results: Ensure the “Result” column (H) in the “Results” sheet is completely populated with either numbers (0-5) indicating maturity levels or “n.a.” for not applicable areas.
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Interpreting Your Self-Assessment Results 🔍
Understanding your self-assessment outcome involves analyzing it on two levels:
Question Level: Where each control question has a target maturity level, and your self-assessed maturity level is compared against it.
Score Level: An overall view that summarizes the results from all questions, indicating your ISMS's maturity level against the ideal standard.
Analysis 📈
Your "Result with cutback to target maturity level" in the “Results” sheet gives a summarized score of your self-assessment.
The process involves a "cutback" where any score above the target maturity level is adjusted to the target, ensuring scores above the target don’t offset those below it.
Maturity Levels 🎯
Target Maturity Level: Set at 3 for each question. Your aim is to meet or exceed this level to be eligible for TISAX labels.
Your Maturity Level: Must be at or above the target for each question. Falling short on one cannot be compensated by exceeding another.
Are You Ready for TISAX Assessment? 🚦
The self-assessment aims to gauge whether your ISMS is prepared for the TISAX evaluation. Your overall result score, compared to the maximum possible score, will indicate readiness. Falling significantly below the target levels may necessitate improvements before proceeding to formal assessment.
Important ❗️
Major non-conformities (more than 30% below the target) indicate significant gaps in your ISMS.
Minor non-conformities (10% below the target) are less severe but still require attention.
Return to the main Certification Guide to progress further in your Certification Journey. Each step builds upon the last, deepening your understanding and implementation of the standards required for certification.