For suppliers, engineering partners, and service providers across the automotive industry, TISAX has become a non-negotiable. It’s the standard that major OEMs use to evaluate whether you can be trusted with sensitive data, physical prototypes, or cloud-hosted systems. For teams handling physical prototypes, prototype protection requirements often drive the need for tighter security controls. This makes TISAX a critical part of modern automotive supplier security programs.
But meeting TISAX requirements isn’t just about checking boxes. Unlike ISO 27001, TISAX issues Labels, not certificates, and each label is valid for three years. Most OEMs require suppliers to meet Assessment Level 2 (High Protection) or Assessment Level 3 (Very High Protection) depending on whether they handle confidential information, sensitive IP, or physical prototypes.
This requires aligning to the standardized VDA ISA catalog used as the foundation for TISAX assessments, preparing for ENX-accredited TISAX assessments, and coordinating evidence across teams, systems, and locations. The VDA ISA catalog is a structured set of security and data protection controls defined by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) specifically for suppliers handling sensitive automotive information. For many GRC leaders, managing these processes feels like managing another full-time job.
Manual Work Slows You Down. Missed RFQs Cost You.
TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is an information security assessment and exchange mechanism based on the VDA ISA catalog. It provides a standardized way for automotive OEMs and suppliers to validate security maturity, reducing duplicate audits and enabling secure data and prototype handling across the automotive supply chain.
"TISAX provides a foundational framework for safeguarding sensitive data in the automotive industry. As vehicles become increasingly connected and supply chains more complex, TISAX ensures a unified, trusted framework for information security across all partners involved in the value chain. It’s not just a compliance requirement—it’s a critical enabler of trust, resilience, and collaboration in the automotive ecosystem" -Thomas Douglas, Global Manager, ICT & Automotive Industry, Business Assurance for DNV
TISAX assessments demand precision. But for most teams, that means rebuilding ISO 27001-aligned controls manually to map to VDA ISA, scrambling to collect and centralize evidence across cloud systems, internal policies, and physical security, and managing timelines, policies, and assessment requests in spreadsheets or shared drives.
Even organizations already certified for ISO 27001 often find themselves starting from scratch for TISAX. The result is long prep cycles, lost visibility, and missed RFQ opportunities with OEMs.
Drata Has TISAX Covered. All in One Platform.
Drata’s new TISAX support is designed to change that. Whether your organization is starting fresh or building on top of an existing ISO 27001 program, Drata gives you a structured, efficient path to TISAX compliance.
For those with ISO 27001 in place, you're about 70 percent aligned. For those starting from scratch, Drata guides your implementation with pre-mapped controls, automated evidence collection, and real-time insights that streamline every step of your journey.
Drata supports all relevant VDA ISA domains, from information security and data protection to prototype protection and third-party security, so teams can manage the entire TISAX scope in one place. It also enhances your preparation quality with AI-powered summaries that turn failed control tests into actionable insights, helping teams quickly diagnose and resolve gaps.
Here’s how Drata makes TISAX manageable:
- Pre-mapped DCF controls aligned to VDA ISA eliminate duplication across frameworks
- Policy templates cover key requirements like prototype protection, encryption, and vendor access
- Continuous monitoring surfaces control gaps in real time and triggers alerts to owners
- Evidence automation pulls data directly from tools like AWS, GitHub, Okta, and more
- Risk and vendor management workflows map directly to TISAX requirements
- Audit Hub brings all control testing, evidence, and progress tracking into one place for assessments
- Physical security evidence, such as site photos, access logs, and facility diagrams, can be centrally uploaded and mapped to the required VDA ISA domains.
This new capability delivers value across roles. Whether you’re leading compliance, engineering security controls, or driving revenue through OEM partnerships, Drata gives each team a clear path to achieving and maintaining TISAX readiness.
Director of Compliance / Head of GRC
- Challenge: Rebuilding controls and policies for TISAX from scratch
- Drata in Action: Existing ISO 27001 controls map directly to VDA ISA, reducing rebuild time and risk
- Outcome: Faster time to meet OEM requirements with fewer manual cycles
Security Engineer / GRC Manager
- Challenge: Fragmented tools and evidence collection workflows
- Drata in Action: Evidence is auto-collected from connected systems and assigned through task owners
- Outcome: Less chasing, more confidence in the accuracy and freshness of what’s submitted
Sales Leader / Account Manager
- Challenge: RFQs blocked because the TISAX label isn’t in place
- Drata in Action: With centralized control tracking and progress dashboards, teams can clearly show alignment and move faster toward completion
- Outcome: Quicker eligibility for high-value OEM bids
Proof of Security. Shared With Every Stakeholder.
TISAX isn’t just a one-time assessment. It is a shared industry standard that your customers rely on to make buying decisions. With Drata, your organization goes beyond point-in-time readiness. You get a single platform that automates ongoing alignment to VDA ISA controls, centralizes digital and physical security evidence, and enables confident, consistent communication with auditors and customers. AI-powered search in the Trust Center makes it faster for internal stakeholders and external partners to find the documents and policies they need without digging through folders.
No spreadsheets. No duplicate work. Just a faster, smarter path to proving trust.
One Platform. Many Frameworks. Real Scale.
Frameworks like TISAX can feel rigid and disconnected, especially when layered on top of other programs like ISO 27001 or GDPR. But with Drata, frameworks become part of a single, integrated GRC system.
Cross-mapped controls. Real-time insights. Automated workflows. All built to help you scale security and compliance without scaling headcount.
Explore how Drata helps you move from effort to efficiency with TISAX. Book a demo to get started.
