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Security & Compliance

Automotive organizations operate under some of the most demanding security and compliance frameworks in any industry — TISAX, UNECE WP.29, ISO 27001, and NIS2. We help you meet these requirements without slowing down your cloud transformation.

TL;DR

We implement cloud security architectures for automotive enterprises: CSPM, zero-trust network design, TISAX readiness, and UNECE WP.29 Regulation 155 compliance. Typical TISAX readiness engagement: 8–12 weeks. CSPM implementation: 4–6 weeks.

Security in automotive cloud environments is not optional — it's a type approval requirement, a customer contractual obligation, and a board-level risk. TISAX Level 2 is a baseline expectation for any supplier handling OEM data. UNECE WP.29 Regulation 155 mandates a Cybersecurity Management System for vehicle type approval. ISO 27001 is required by a growing number of OEM supplier agreements. We help you navigate all of these — pragmatically, not bureaucratically.

TISAX Readiness Assessment & Remediation

TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is the automotive industry's information security assessment framework, governed by the VDA. A TISAX assessment covers 73 controls across organization, physical, technical, and supplier management domains. We conduct pre-assessment gap analyses, build remediation roadmaps, and support your team through the formal assessment process — including liaison with approved TISAX auditors.

UNECE WP.29 Cybersecurity Management System

Regulation 155 requires OEMs to implement a CSMS covering the full vehicle lifecycle: development, production, post-production, and decommissioning. We help OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers design and document their CSMS, implement supporting processes (threat analysis, vulnerability monitoring, incident response), and build the technical controls required for type approval.

Cloud Security Posture Management

Cloud environments drift from secure baselines faster than most teams realize. We implement CSPM solutions (Prisma Cloud, AWS Security Hub, Microsoft Defender for Cloud) that continuously monitor your cloud estate against CIS benchmarks and your own security policies — and provide actionable remediation guidance rather than endless alerts.

Zero-Trust Network Architecture

Automotive cloud environments often connect factory networks, vehicle backends, supplier systems, and corporate IT — a perimeter-based security model cannot handle this complexity. We design zero-trust architectures using software-defined perimeters, mutual TLS, microsegmentation, and identity-based access policies that enforce least-privilege access without impeding legitimate workflows.

Our Approach

1

Security Baseline Assessment

Cloud security posture review, compliance gap analysis (TISAX, WP.29, ISO 27001, NIS2).

2

Risk & Threat Modeling

TARA (Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment) per ISO 21434, STRIDE analysis for cloud components.

3

Architecture & Controls Design

Zero-trust network design, CSPM implementation, identity and access management hardening.

4

Remediation Execution

Technical control implementation, policy enforcement, ISMS documentation, evidence collection.

5

Assessment Support & Continuous Monitoring

TISAX/ISO 27001 audit support, CSPM tuning, vulnerability management process, ongoing advisory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TISAX and do we need it?
TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) is the automotive industry's standard for assessing information security — specifically the protection of sensitive data exchanged between OEMs and suppliers. If your organization handles prototype data, personal data, or production-relevant data for a German or European OEM, you almost certainly need a valid TISAX assessment. The assessment level (1, 2, or 3) depends on the sensitivity of the data you handle.
How long does TISAX certification take?
A TISAX assessment is not a one-time certification but a periodic assessment (typically every 3 years). The path to a first successful assessment typically takes 4–9 months: gap analysis (4–6 weeks), remediation (8–20 weeks depending on gaps), and the formal assessment process (4–8 weeks). Our pre-assessment work significantly increases first-attempt pass rates.
What is the difference between UNECE WP.29 R155 and R156?
Regulation 155 covers cybersecurity management — it requires OEMs to implement a CSMS governing how cybersecurity risks are managed throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Regulation 156 covers software updates — it requires a SUMS governing how software updates are managed and rolled out to vehicles. Both are mandatory for new vehicle type approvals in signatory markets (EU, Japan, South Korea, and others). R155 affects both OEMs and their Tier-1 suppliers.
Do you offer penetration testing services?
We coordinate penetration testing engagements with our network of certified partners (CREST/OSCP-certified testers) and integrate the findings into your remediation roadmap. For automotive-specific testing (in-vehicle network, MQTT broker, OTA infrastructure), we work with specialists in automotive penetration testing. We do not run our own red team — we focus on architecture and remediation.

Secure Your Automotive Cloud Environment

Start with a security posture assessment. We'll show you where you stand against TISAX, WP.29, and ISO 27001 in four weeks.

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