Several key differences separate TISAX and ISO 27001. Firstly, TISAX is only available to organisations working within the automotive industry, whereas ISO 27001 applies to companies working in any sector.
Additionally, ISO 27001 is a comprehensive plan that covers all areas of information security protection, whereas TISAX only covers your organisation’s product security. This makes the TISAX certification process much less rigorous at around 3-6 months on average.
The ISO 27001 certification process is significantly longer – it will take anywhere from 6-18 months to achieve compliance, depending on the size and scale of your business.
Essentially, if your automotive company is pressed for time and seeking vehicle security, it may be worthwhile to pursue TISAX. However, despite the more arduous process, ISO 27001 is a much more worthwhile certification to gain due to its full-fledged security coverage and the fact that it is globally renowned – allowing you to expand internationally with ease if this is something your business is seeking. ISO 27001 also allows you to continuously improve your information security system – keeping your organisation safer from attacks for longer.