Information Security at MCG

ISO – Information Security Officer

Under the TISAX standard, the Information Security Officer (ISO) at MCG is Catarina Henriques. The designated communication channel is the email address: si@mcg.pt.

Information Security at MCG

At MCG, the evaluation of our Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) is certified according to the TISAX – Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange framework.

What is TISAX?

TISAX is a standard developed by the German automotive association VDA. It is based on the ISO/IEC 27001 international norm, and it enables suppliers, partners, and manufacturers to:

  • Follow a common process framework.
  • Ensure the protection of sensitive data.

Facilitate collaboration across the automotive value chain.TISAX ensures that companies and suppliers safeguard sensitive data related to projects, vehicles, and intellectual property.It operates through assessments conducted by accredited auditors, with results registered on a platform recognized by multiple manufacturers.

TISAX helps avoid repetitive audits, strengthens trust across the supply chain, and ensures compliance with legal requirements for data protection and information security.

What does ISO 27001 ensure?

The ISO 27001 standard aims to maintain and improve an organization’s ISMS by ensuring:

  • Confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
  • Information security policies.
  • Access controls.
  • Incident management.
  • Data encryption.
  • Business continuity.
  • Employee training and awareness.

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