TISAX Compliance: Zero Trust PAM for The Automotive Sector

A leading supplier for the automotive sector, with 500+ employees and 8 sites distributed across 3 countries, reached out to CyberElements looking for a Privileged Access Management solution.

Challenges

• Our client works with organisations from the automotive industry requiring their suppliers to be compliant with TISAX.
• The TISAX framework demands robust access security and advanced traceability.
• Having 70+ service providers, our client needed a Zero Trust PAM solution to secure and manage third-party access.
• Using different tools, such as VPN and TeamViewer, they needed to replace these with a solution providing more efficient management, enhanced security and advanced traceability.

Solution Highlights

Seamless deployment with assistance throughout the project

The solution provided a straightforward user experience with a rapid deployment process, ensuring minimal disruption to the client’s operations. From the initial proof of concept to full deployment, our team offered dedicated support and close collaboration with the client, keeping communication lines open with both our cloud operations and customer success teams. This proximity allowed for a tailored integration into the client’s existing infrastructure, seamlessly connecting with their systems, including SAML-based directory synchronisation. The result was a smooth and efficient deployment that met all operational and technical requirements.

Remote access security thanks to clientless web access

Our Zero Trust remote clientless web access solution enables secure connection to all types of resources with seamless Single Sign-On (SSO) integration, enhancing user experience and security.

To comply with article 4.1.2, requiring access to be given only to securely authenticated users, CyberElements offers Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) with synchronised one-time passwords (OTP), ensuring robust identity verification.

A secure password vault further protects sensitive access credentials by automatically injecting passwords, preventing any exposure to external third parties. This feature is in alignment with article 4.1.3, which consists of securing login information.

This comprehensive approach to remote access security strengthens protection across all connections and resources, providing users with a secure and efficient access experience.

Workflows and advanced traceability

According to TISAX’s article 4.2.1, access rights should be properly managed. In this regard, CyberElements incorporates structured workflows for access authorisation, ensuring that each access request follows a defined approval process.

Article 5.2.6 requires organisations to have the necessary tools for regular audits, and article 6.1.1 demands monitoring and review of suppliers’ services. In this context, the advanced traceability features of CyberElements include comprehensive session recording, capturing detailed activity audit trails for every session. Additionally, a powerful search engine allows for easy retrieval and review of recorded sessions, providing full visibility and control over access history and ensuring compliance with security standards.