The requirements for information security are continuously increasing. Especially in the automotive industry and in data-driven business models, a structured level of security has long become a prerequisite for new contracts and stable partnerships. Standards such as TISAX® and ISO 27001 form the foundation.
However, many companies face the same situation: limited time, constrained resources, and high complexity. Traditional consulting approaches often create additional effort without truly accelerating implementation.
COCUS therefore takes a different approach. The focus is not on theory, but on fast, practical implementation.
Our promise: Faster to certification readiness with COCUS
COCUS supports companies in building or further developing an Information Security Management System in a way that it quickly becomes audit-ready while also fitting into daily operations. The goal is not to artificially create new structures, but to specifically strengthen existing processes and complement them where necessary.
Through proven methods, clear prioritization, and structured procedures, an ISMS is created that meets the requirements of both TISAX® and ISO 27001, without placing additional burden on internal teams.
Why TISAX® and ISO 27001 often become a challenge
The implementation of an ISMS has a deep impact on an organization. Processes need to be defined, responsibilities clarified, and documentation established. At the same time, requirements are often difficult to grasp and interpreted differently in practice.
TISAX®, in particular, introduces a high level of detail with the VDA-ISA catalog. Without experience, this quickly leads to uncertainty, delays, and unnecessary costs. Many companies invest time in topics that are barely relevant for the audit, while critical issues are identified too late.
This is exactly where COCUS brings structure to the implementation and ensures that the focus remains on the truly decisive topics.
What is TISAX® and why is ISO 27001 the foundation?
TISAX® is the security standard of the automotive industry and establishes a uniform level for protecting sensitive information across the entire supply chain. Its foundation is a functioning Information Security Management System aligned with ISO 27001.
For many companies, TISAX® is no longer optional but a prerequisite for collaboration with customers and partners. What matters is not only the formal fulfillment of requirements, but an implementation that also works operationally.
The COCUS certification service for fast implementation
COCUS deliberately follows an implementation-oriented approach. Instead of complex theory, the focus is on tangible results.
In this regard, COCUS benefits from a key advantage: As a medium-sized company, COCUS has personally undergone and achieved ISO 27001 and TISAX® certification, gaining firsthand experience with the associated challenges. This practical experience and these lessons learned are directly incorporated into client projects and can be specifically applied to the needs of other medium-sized companies.
Through targeted analyses, the use of proven best practices, and close coordination with relevant stakeholders, a robust ISMS is developed step by step. A key component is clear prioritization. This ensures that companies become audit-ready quickly without getting lost in details. At the same time, the system is built to function in the long term, not just to pass the audit.
Success story: TISAX® in 3 months at pacemaker.ai
How this approach works in practice is demonstrated by the collaboration between COCUS and pacemaker.ai. The company develops AI-based solutions for supply chain optimization and had to meet the requirements of the automotive industry under significant time pressure.
COCUS supported pacemaker.ai in specifically advancing its existing ISMS and aligning it with TISAX® standards. Within just three months, a fully audit-ready framework for processes, documentation, and responsibilities was established.
It was particularly important to preserve pacemaker.ai’s agile way of working. No unnecessary structures were created; instead, existing processes were meaningfully enhanced and strengthened.
The result was not only rapid audit preparation, but also a sustainable improvement in information security across the entire organization.
What value does a functioning ISMS provide?
A well-implemented ISMS is far more than a prerequisite for certifications. It creates transparency, clear responsibilities, and a stronger awareness of information security throughout the organization.
Companies benefit primarily from three effects:
- faster audit readiness
- reduced operational burden
- clear and practical structures
Especially for SMEs, this creates a real competitive advantage, as requirements are not only met but implemented efficiently.
The next step toward certification with COCUS
Preparing for TISAX® and ISO 27001 does not have to be a lengthy and complex project. With the right approach, an ISMS can be established in a short time and sustainably anchored within the organization.
COCUS supports this journey with experience from both internal and external projects, a clear focus on implementation, and the goal of bringing companies to certification readiness quickly and efficiently.
