GlobalAutoIndustry.com’s latest Audio Interview “TISAX Explained: What Global Automotive Suppliers Need to Know” with Ron Hesse features Daniel McLain, Owner and Principal Consultant of ICTS Information/Cyber Security Tailored Solutions LLC (ICTS USA) and Co-Founder of Granite State InfoSec. Originally from Germany and now based in North Carolina, Daniel brings extensive experience in engineering, industrial operations, critical infrastructure, and project management to his work in information security. As a PECB-certified ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor and CMMC Registered Practitioner, he helps organizations navigate TISAX®, ISO/IEC 27001, and other security and compliance requirements. Drawing on his experience in German and American industrial environments, Daniel helps bridge the gap between European automotive information security expectations and the operational realities of suppliers in the United States. His approach focuses on translating complex requirements into understandable language and practical solutions.
Audio Interview Guest:
Mr. Daniel McLain
Owner & Principal Consultant
ICTS Information/Cyber Security Tailored Solutions LLC (ICTS USA)
Co-Founder, Granite State InfoSec
In the 17-minute Audio Interview, Mr. McLain discusses these questions:
• What exactly is TISAX®, why was it introduced, and why has it become so important within the global automotive industry?
• Is TISAX® something that only large automotive manufacturers need to worry about, or does it also affect smaller suppliers and companies operating outside Europe?
• Why do automotive suppliers, particularly small and mid-sized companies, struggle with TISAX® preparation?
• What practical steps should automotive suppliers take when preparing for their first TISAX® assessment, and what mistakes should they avoid?
• How are information security requirements evolving across global automotive supply chains, and what should suppliers do to stay prepared?
About Mr. Daniel McLain:
Owner and Principal Consultant, ICTS USA
Daniel McLain is the Owner and Principal Consultant of ICTS Information/Cyber Security Tailored Solutions LLC (ICTS USA) and Co-Founder of Granite State InfoSec.
Born and raised in Germany and now based in North Carolina, Daniel brings a transatlantic perspective to information security, industrial operations, and international compliance requirements.
Before transitioning into information security, Daniel built his professional career in engineering, critical infrastructure, industrial operations, and project management. His experience spans industrial environments in Germany and the United States, providing him with a practical understanding of the operational challenges businesses face when implementing new processes, managing risk, and meeting customer requirements.
Today, Daniel applies that experience to information security and compliance consulting, with a particular focus on TISAX®, ISO/IEC 27001, CMMC, and ITAR-related requirements.
He holds the PECB ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor certification and is a CMMC Registered Practitioner (RP). His work includes supporting organizations with information security assessments, TISAX® preparation, compliance readiness, and the implementation of practical security measures.
Drawing on his experience in both German and American industrial environments, Daniel helps automotive suppliers navigate European information security expectations while developing practical approaches suited to their U.S. operations.
Fluent in German and English, he supports organizations navigating international business relationships and information security expectations across borders.
Daniel believes that information security only becomes effective when people understand what is expected of them, why it matters, and how to apply it in their everyday work.
His approach focuses on turning complex cybersecurity and compliance requirements into clear, understandable language and practical measures that organizations can implement and maintain.