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Cybersecurity Audit

Cybersecurity Audit.

An independent, comprehensive cybersecurity audit assessing your people, processes and technology against industry standards and regulatory requirements. Our CISA-certified auditors evaluate your security programme objectively — without vendor bias — and produce a prioritised remediation roadmap that your board can act on and your regulators will accept.

  • Independent assessment — no vendor relationships, no product upselling, no conflict of interest.
  • 15+ security frameworks referenced including ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls and MEITY frameworks.
  • Board-ready executive report and technical findings report delivered simultaneously.
  • Regulatory-accepted audit report for RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and all major Indian regulators.

15

Security Frameworks Referenced

5

Business Days Duration

100

Percent Independent

100

Percent Transparent Fixed Pricing

What Our Security Audit Delivers

A comprehensive, independent cybersecurity audit covering your governance, risk management, access control, incident response, business continuity, and technical security controls -- with a board-ready executive report and technical findings report for your security team.

Governance & Risk Management

Information security governance structure, risk management programme maturity, security strategy alignment to business objectives and board-level security oversight.

Access Control & Identity

IAM programme maturity, privileged access management, MFA coverage, joiners-movers-leavers process, and third-party access control assessment.

Technical Security Controls

Patch management, vulnerability management, endpoint security, network security controls and security monitoring capability assessment.

Incident Response Maturity

Incident response plan review, tabletop exercise facilitation, IR team capability assessment and SIEM/SOAR effectiveness evaluation.

Business Continuity & DR

BCP/DR plan review, recovery objective assessment, backup coverage and last-tested date review, and supply chain resilience evaluation.

Regulatory Compliance Gap

Gap assessment against applicable regulatory frameworks -- RBI IT Framework, SEBI CSCRF, IRDAI guidelines, MEITY framework and DPDPA 2023 as applicable.

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Our Security Audit Methodology

  • Information Gathering

    Document review, staff interviews, system access review and policy analysis -- building a complete picture of your security programme before assessment begins.

  • Framework Assessment

    Your controls assessed against 15+ security frameworks. Maturity scored per domain with benchmarking against similar organisations in your sector.

  • Dual-Format Report

    Board-ready executive report with risk-rated findings. Technical report with detailed control gaps and remediation steps for your security team.

  • Remediation Roadmap

    Prioritised 90-day, 6-month and 12-month remediation roadmap with effort estimates. Follow-up audit available to verify progress.

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Other Compliance & Audit Services

ISO 27001 Audit

Gap to certification by ISO 27001 Lead Auditor professionals. 40+ policies drafted.

SOC 2 Compliance

Type I and Type II readiness to report for US and EU enterprise contracts.

DPDPA Compliance

Full programme for India DPDPA 2023. Gap to full compliance in 6 weeks.

PCI-DSS Assessment

End-to-end gap to Report on Compliance for all merchant levels and card brands.

VAPT Services

Web, mobile, API, network and cloud penetration testing. Reports in 48 hours.

Virtual CISO

Senior security leadership at a fraction of full-time cost. Strategy and compliance.

Why an Independent Cyber Security Audit Is Essential

Self-assessment has inherent blind spots. An independent cyber security audit gives you an objective view of your security posture — identifying the gaps your internal team cannot see because they are too close to the systems, the processes, and the assumptions that created them.


CISA-Certified Auditors

Every engagement led by CISA-certified information security auditors -- the globally recognised qualification for independent IT audit professionals.

15+ Framework Coverage

Audits aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, CIS Controls, RBI IT Framework, SEBI CSCRF and all major Indian regulatory frameworks as required.

Board-Ready Reporting

Clear executive audit reports with RAG status on every control domain -- designed for board and audit committee consumption, not just security teams.

Prioritised Remediation

Every audit finding includes a prioritised remediation roadmap with effort estimates and risk-adjusted sequencing for your team to implement.

Regulator Accepted

Audit reports accepted by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and all major Indian regulatory bodies. Structured for regulatory submission. 100% acceptance record.

Annual Audit Programmes

We design and manage your annual security audit programme -- so your board always has a current, independent view of your security posture.


The Cost of No Independent Audit

Organisations without independent security audits consistently overestimate the effectiveness of their controls. The average Indian organisation believes their security controls are 80 percent effective — independent audits typically find the real figure is closer to 50 percent. That gap is where breaches happen.

Rs 17.9 Cr

Avg Indian Breach Cost

Rs 250 Cr

Max DPDPA 2023 Penalty

193 Days

Avg Breach Detection Time

100%

Regulator Acceptance Record

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is a security audit different from a penetration test?

A security audit assesses your overall security programme — governance, policies, processes and controls — against frameworks and standards. A penetration test actively attacks your systems to find exploitable vulnerabilities. Both are necessary but serve different purposes. Regulators like RBI, SEBI and IRDAI typically require both annually.

Who sees the audit report?

We deliver two reports simultaneously: an executive report for your board, CISO and audit committee — focusing on business risk and strategic recommendations — and a detailed technical report for your security and IT teams with specific control gaps and remediation steps.

Are your reports accepted by RBI, SEBI and IRDAI?

Yes. Our audit reports are structured to meet the specific submission requirements of the relevant regulatory framework — including the Reserve Bank of India, SEBI, IRDAI, and all other major Indian regulators. We have a 100 percent acceptance record across all regulatory submissions.

How often should we conduct a security audit?

Most regulated organisations in India are required to conduct annual security audits. RBI, SEBI and IRDAI all mandate periodic audits. Even without regulatory requirement, an annual audit provides assurance to your board, clients and cyber insurers.

How do you ensure audit findings are accurate and not over-reported?

Every audit finding is based on evidence reviewed and documented during the engagement — policy documents, system access, staff interviews and configuration reviews. We never include unconfirmed or speculative findings. Each finding references the specific evidence that substantiates it and the framework control it maps to. Our CISA-certified auditors apply the same standards as external certification body auditors.

What support do you provide after the audit report is delivered?

We provide 30 days of post-audit support for queries on any finding, framework mapping or remediation approach. A follow-up verification audit is available 90 days after report delivery to verify that priority remediation actions have been implemented. We also offer annual audit programmes that track your security posture improvement year-on-year.

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Ready to Get an Independent View of Your Security Posture?

Free 30-minute scoping call — fixed-price proposal within 24 hours. No commitment required.

RBI  •  SEBI  •  IRDAI  •  DPDPA DATA PROTECTION BOARD