Understanding TISAX and the expectations of the Automotive Industry
Master the fundamentals of TARA to enhance your automotive cybersecurity strategy.
This recorded webinar offers a clear and practical introduction to Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment (TARA) as defined in the ISO/SAE 21434 standard. Aimed at automotive cybersecurity professionals, it covers essential threat modeling and risk assessment techniques used to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential cybersecurity risks in road vehicles.
Participants will learn:
- The core principles and methodology of TARA
- How to facilitate collaborative TARA workshops across cross-functional teams
- Real-world challenges and best practices in TARA implementation
- Practical steps to achieve compliance with ISO/SAE 21434
This session is ideal for engineers, managers, and cybersecurity practitioners seeking to build secure, regulation-compliant systems in today’s evolving automotive landscape.
Speaker

Vignesh Sambandan
Vignesh Sambandan, an Automotive Cybersecurity Consultant at Omnex, Inc., has 13 years of experience in automotive design, testing, and systems engineering. His expertise includes ISO 26262 functional safety, ISO/SAE 21434 cybersecurity, ADAS, and vehicle network architecture.

Kumar Sivan
Kumar Sivan is an accomplished engineer with over 30 years of global experience in automotive and general manufacturing, holding roles from manufacturing and design engineering to program management and operations across the U.S., Europe, and India. A certified Lead Auditor for standards including ISO 27001, TISAX, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AS9100, he specializes in internal audits, training, and implementation support, with significant expertise in TISAX and Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Kumar has led multiple new product launches, supplier quality initiatives, and process mapping projects for global clients, drawing on deep knowledge of Core Tools, PFMEA coordination, and ISO 21448. Known for his analytical skills and collaborative approach, he delivers practical, measurable solutions that strengthen organizational performance and compliance.