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Reading this felt like having an experienced consultant in the room. It is direct, practical, and honest about the typical traps such as unclear scope, weak ownership, and missing discipline in daily execution. We used it as our internal playbook.

— Marc L.

I’ve sat through enough TISAX® explainers to last a lifetime. This book is different. It finally made it click what assessors actually look for, what evidence matters, and why a policy is not the same as an implemented process.

— Wolfram V.

Well written and highly practical. The author provides clear, experience-based insight into the world of TISAX® and what organizations need to do to prepare.

— Daniel D.

Michael Kirsch February 23, 2026

Why 60% of Organizations Fail Their First TISAX® Assessment (And How to Make Sure You Don't)

Last month, a $500 million automotive supplier failed their TISAX® assessment. They had spent six months preparing. They had hired consultants. They had all the documentation their audit provider requested. Their policies were ISO 27001-certified. T...

About Me

Michael Kirsch – TISAX® Expert & Automotive Security Strategist

I help automotive suppliers navigate the complexity of TISAX® certification and build audit-ready security management systems that pass the first time.

With over 20 years of experience across BMW AG, KPMG, and Novartis, I've guided hundreds of organizations through TISAX® assessments, ISO 27001 implementations, and automotive cybersecurity frameworks.

My credentials:

Certified TISAX® Trainer (TÜV SÜD Academy)
Expert Advisor to the European Commission
Managing Director, MLYK Consulting
Board Member, ISEGRIM X AG
Certified: ISO 27001, ISO 42001, IEC 62443, ISO 21434

Why I wrote this book: Most organizations fail TISAX® not because they lack documentation, but because they lack operational maturity. This Premium Edition provides the practical implementation roadmap that transforms compliance from a procurement checkbox into a strategic advantage.

Who I serve: Automotive suppliers, Tier-1 organizations, and security leaders preparing for VDA ISA 6 assessments, especially those in the U.S. market bridging European frameworks with American regulatory expectations.

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