Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Achieves TISAX Certification for German OEM Contracts
Automotive Parts Manufacturer | 1,200 employees, 3 manufacturing plants | Ontario, Canada
The Challenge
A Canadian Tier 1 supplier to Volkswagen and BMW needed TISAX Assessment Level 2 certification within 6 months to retain existing contracts and qualify for a $18M expansion program. Their information security maturity was assessed at level 1.8 out of 5, with critical gaps in prototype protection and third-party connectivity.
Key Pain Point
A Canadian Tier 1 supplier to Volkswagen and BMW needed TISAX Assessment Level 2 certification within 6 months to retain existing contracts and qualify for a $18M expansion program.
Our Solution
GuardsArm implemented a VDA ISA-aligned security program: network segmentation for prototype development environments, secure file exchange portals for OEM collaboration, ISMS documentation per ISO 27001 with automotive-specific controls, and ENX-registered audit preparation with mock assessments.
Measurable Results
"The TISAX process seemed impossible when we started. GuardsArm broke it into manageable phases and coached our team through every VDA ISA control. We passed with flying colors."
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