Demonstrate ISO/SAE 21434-aligned vehicle cybersecurity to OEMs across the supply chain.ENX VCS assessments with auditors who understand vehicle cybersecurity engineering end-to-end.DQS is an ENX-approved audit provider for the Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Scheme. Demonstrate a robust Vehicle Cybersecurity Management System (V-CSMS) aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 and share results across the automotive supply chain through the ENX exchange.
The Vehicle Cybersecurity Audit Scheme was created by the automotive industry to standardize supplier audits against ISO/SAE 21434 for road-vehicle cybersecurity engineering. ENX governs and result exchange, so a single audit replaces the patchwork of customer-specific cybersecurity audits across the supply chain a structural advantage as UN R155 and regional regulations sharpen expectations.Typical Effects of ENX VCS Assessment in practiceThe value of assessment extends beyond external proof of conformity. Many organizations use recurring audits and assessment processes as a framework for continuous improvement, operational transparency, and stronger cross-functional alignment. In practice, companies often report effects such as:
Stay eligible for new business with OEMs requiring ENX VCS labels.Reduce customer-specific cybersecurity audits and questionnaires.Demonstrate ISO/SAE 21434-aligned engineering and ISO/PAS 5112 audit conformity.Support UN R155-driven OEM compliance flowing down to supplier audits.Build the audit foundation that strengthens supplier-tier cybersecurity maturity.
Save time and internal effort with a clearly structured assessment process. Request your personal quote for your ENX VCS assessment now.
ENX VCS supports organizations engineering, integrating, or supplying vehicle-cybersecurity-relevant products and services:Tier-1 and tier-2 automotive suppliers of E/E components, ECUs, and software.Connected-vehicle service and telematics providers integrating into OEM platforms.Engineering service providers delivering cybersecurity-relevant development work.Software and AI suppliers contributing to in-vehicle or vehicle-adjacent systems.OEMs and tier-1s seeking to demonstrate V-CSMS maturity to customers and authorities.
A clear process means fewer questions and faster results. These are the stages of your ENX VCS assessment with DQS —– transparent from start to finish.
Your ENX VCS journey starts with registration in the ENX system and selection of an approved audit provider – for example, DQS. Your initial interaction focuses on V-CSMS scope, sites, product portfolio, and lifecycle activities. Based on this, you receive a detailed quote tailored to your needs.
The audit is performed by qualified auditors and experts against the ENX VCS audit criteria, which implement ISO/SAE 21434 and the audit guidelines of ISO/PAS 5112. Our audit team evaluates governance, risk management, cybersecurity engineering, supplier oversight, and incident response capabilities. Findings and corrective actions are agreed in a closing meeting and tracked to closure.
Following a positive assessment, ENX issues the VCS label, which can be shared via the ENX exchange with your designated customers. The label is widely recognized across automotive supply chains.
ENX VCS labels are valid for three years. Re-assessment confirms continued conformity with the current ENX VCS audit criteria and ISO/SAE 21434 expectations, and refreshes the label on the ENX exchange.
Material changes to scope, organization, product portfolio, or VCS-related activities may trigger scope extension activities during the three-year cycle, supporting ongoing label validity.
V-CSMS implemented and aligned with ISO/SAE 21434 and ISO/PAS 5112 expectations.Cybersecurity governance, risk management, and supplier oversight processes operational.Cybersecurity engineering activities documented across the development lifecycle.Incident detection, response, and post-production cybersecurity processes defined.ENX system registration completed and audit scope agreed internally.Once your organization meets these requirements, you are ready to contact DQS to begin your ENX VCS assessment.
ENX VCS can be efficiently combined with TISAX®, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 21434-aligned audits, ISO 42001, and IATF 16949. A bundled approach reduces audit duplication for automotive suppliers managing multiple cybersecurity and quality-system requirements.
From ENX registration to label, most organizations complete an initial ENX VCS cycle in 5 to 8 months, depending on V-CSMS maturity and product scope. Learn more in our ENX VCS Knowledge Center.
ENX VCS labels are valid for three years. Re-assessment refreshes the label on the ENX exchange. Learn more in our ENX VCS Knowledge Center.
Cost depends on organization size, V-CSMS scope, number of sites, and lifecycle activities in scope. Request a quote to receive a tailored offer covering the full three-year cycle.
Most effort goes into operationalizing ISO/SAE 21434 across governance, risk, and engineering processes, including supplier oversight and post-production response. Learn more in our ENX VCS Knowledge Center.
