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Strategic cybersecurity consultation for India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP) and SEBI's Cybersecurity Framework. We help you understand requirements, assess gaps, and build compliant security programs.

DPDP Act & SEBI Framework specialists
Served 50+ organizations across BFSI, Tech, Healthcare
Board-ready reports and roadmaps

Trusted by regulated entities across India

RBI Regulated EntitiesSEBI Listed CompaniesDPDP Ready100+ Assessments

Consultation Focus Areas

Risk Prioritization
Tool Selection
Roadmap Validation
Budget Alignment
Detection Strategy
Remediation Planning
Framework Mapping
Gap Clarification
Stakeholder Enablement
India's Evolving Compliance Landscape

New regulations are reshaping how Indian organizations handle data and cybersecurity. Non-compliance carries significant penalties and reputational risk.

National Law

Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023

India's comprehensive data protection law governing how organizations collect, process, store, and transfer personal data. Applies to ALL organizations processing data of Indian citizens.

Key Requirements

Explicit consent required for data processing
Data Principal rights (access, correction, erasure)
Cross-border data transfer restrictions
Data breach notification (72 hours)
Data Protection Officer (DPO) appointment
Data retention and deletion policies
Significant Data Fiduciary obligations
Consent Manager integration
Penalties

Up to ₹250 Crores for non-compliance with data protection obligations. Additional penalties for data breaches.

Who Must Comply
All CompaniesStartupsE-commerceFinTechHealthcareSaaSAny Data Processor
Financial Sector

SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework

Comprehensive cybersecurity framework for SEBI-regulated entities including stock exchanges, brokers, depositories, RTAs, and listed companies. Mandates robust cyber risk management.

Key Requirements

Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Policy
Board-level Cyber Security Committee
Annual cyber security audit by CERT-In empanelled auditors
Incident response plan and testing
Third-party risk management framework
Business continuity and disaster recovery
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments
Security Operations Center (SOC) requirements
Cyber insurance coverage
Mandatory reporting to SEBI within 6 hours
Penalties

Regulatory action, monetary penalties, license suspension/revocation for non-compliance. Reputational damage and investor confidence loss.

Who Must Comply
Stock ExchangesStock BrokersDepositoriesRTAsListed CompaniesKYC Registration AgenciesMutual Funds
Compliance Timelines
Aug
2023
DPDP Act
Act Passed
Digital Personal Data Protection Act enacted
Jan
2025
DPDP Act
Rules Published
Complete DPDP Rules notified by MeitY
Nov
2023
SEBI
Framework Released
Cybersecurity circular SEBI/HO/MRD/MRD-PoD-1/P/CIR/2023/167
2024-25
SEBI
Full Compliance
All regulated entities implementing framework requirements
2025-26
DPDP Act
Active Enforcement
Data Protection Board conducting audits, penalties applicable
Ongoing
Both
Continuous Updates
Regular circulars, amendments, and compliance advisories
Comprehensive Compliance Consultation

End-to-end advisory services from assessment to audit readiness

Compliance Gap Assessment

Comprehensive evaluation of your current security and data protection practices against DPDP Act and/or SEBI framework requirements. Identify gaps, prioritize risks, and receive actionable roadmap.

What's Included
Current state documentation review
Interviews with key stakeholders
Technical controls assessment
Policy and procedure review
Gap analysis report (Risk-rated)
Remediation roadmap (Priority-based)
Budget estimates for remediation
Executive summary for board
2-4 weeks depending on organization size

Policy & Procedure Framework

Design and develop comprehensive cybersecurity and data protection policies, procedures, and guidelines tailored to your organization and compliant with DPDP/SEBI requirements.

What's Included
Cybersecurity Policy
Data Protection Policy
Incident Response Plan
Business Continuity Plan
Third-Party Risk Management Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Data Retention & Deletion Policy
Privacy Notice templates
Consent management procedures
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
3-5 weeks for complete framework

Audit Readiness Preparation

Prepare your organization for DPDP compliance audits or SEBI cyber audits by CERT-In empanelled auditors. We help you gather evidence, remediate gaps, and conduct mock audits.

What's Included
Compliance checklist alignment
Evidence collection and organization
Control testing and validation
Mock audit simulation
Audit response preparation
Remediation support
Audit liaison and coordination
Post-audit gap closure
3-6 weeks before scheduled audit

Board & Executive Advisory

Strategic advisory for boards, audit committees, and C-suite on cyber risk governance, compliance obligations, and regulatory requirements. Board presentations and quarterly updates.

What's Included
Cyber risk assessment for board
Compliance status dashboard
Board presentation materials
Regulatory update briefs
Cyber insurance advisory
Third-party risk oversight
Quarterly governance reviews
Industry benchmark comparisons
Ongoing quarterly engagements or one-time advisory

Why Organizations Trust Our Compliance Consulting

01

India Compliance Specialists

Deep expertise in Indian regulatory landscape. We track DPDP rule updates, SEBI circulars, CERT-In advisories, and IT Act amendments daily.

02

Sector-Specific Experience

Worked with 50+ organizations across BFSI, FinTech, Healthcare, E-commerce, SaaS. We understand sector-specific compliance nuances.

03

Former Auditors & Regulators

Team includes former CERT-In empanelled auditors, ex-SEBI professionals, and certified data protection officers. We know what auditors look for.

04

Practical, Not Academic

We've been in your shoes. Recommendations are realistic and implementable with Indian budgets, resources, and organizational realities.

05

Business Outcome Focused

Compliance isn't the goal - protecting your business is. We help you manage regulatory risk without impeding business growth.

06

End-to-End Support

From initial assessment to audit closure. We can also implement recommendations through our Professional Services or manage ongoing compliance through Managed Services.

Our Consultation Methodology

Consultation Process

Kickoff & Scoping

Week 1

Define objectives, scope, stakeholders, documentation requirements

Discovery & Assessment

Week 1-2

Document review, interviews, technical assessment, control testing

Analysis & Gap Identification

Week 2-3

Map findings to requirements, risk rating, identify control gaps

Roadmap Development

Week 3-4

Prioritized remediation plan, timelines, budget estimates, quick wins

Report & Presentation

Week 4

Final report, board presentation, Q&A, handoff to implementation team

Comprehensive Deliverables

Executive Summary Report
Board-ready 5-10 page summary with key findings and recommendations
Detailed Assessment Report
Comprehensive 40-80 page report with evidence, gaps, and risk ratings
Compliance Roadmap
Phased implementation plan with timelines, priorities, and dependencies
Budget Estimates
Cost projections for remediation activities and ongoing compliance
Board Presentation
PowerPoint deck for board/audit committee presentation
Gap Analysis Matrix
Detailed mapping of current state vs. required controls
Quick Wins List
Immediate actions to improve compliance posture in 30 days
All deliverables provided in editable formats (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Includes one round of revisions based on your feedback.

Consultation Principles

1
Risk-Based Approach

Focus on material risks to your business, not checkbox compliance

2
Practical & Actionable

Recommendations you can actually implement with available resources

3
Business-Aligned

Understand your business model, risk appetite, and constraints

4
Technology-Agnostic

Recommend controls, not specific vendors or products

5
Collaborative

Work WITH your team, not in isolation - knowledge transfer included

6
Board-Ready

All deliverables suitable for board, audit committee, and executives

Industries We Serve

Sector-specific compliance consulting based on industry regulations and risk profiles

Banking & Finance
SEBI, RBI, DPDP Act compliance
Stock Brokers & Exchanges
SEBI Cyber Framework mandatory
FinTech & Payments
DPDP, PCI-DSS, RBI guidelines
Healthcare & Pharma
DPDP, patient data protection
E-commerce & Retail
DPDP, customer data protection
SaaS & Technology
DPDP, SOC 2, ISO 27001
EdTech & Education
DPDP, student data protection
Logistics & Supply Chain
DPDP, operational resilience

Compliance Resources

Whitepaper
DPDP Act Compliance Guide for Indian Organizations

Comprehensive 25-page guide covering requirements, timelines, and implementation steps

Checklist
SEBI Cyber Framework Compliance Checklist

100+ point checklist mapped to SEBI circular requirements for self-assessment

Webinar Recording
Navigating DPDP Act: Expert Panel Discussion

60-minute webinar with legal experts, DPOs, and compliance officers

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