RBI Payment Aggregator System & Cyber Security Audit
Codec Networks is an Information Security Auditing Organization, providing independent, evidence-based and risk-focused audits to help Payment Aggregators and security assessments for Payment Gateways. The audit evaluates alignment with applicable RBI circular RBI/DPSS/2019-20/174 DPSS.CO.PD.No.1810/02.14.008/2019-20 dated March 17, 2020 (updated as on November 17, 2020), baseline technology controls and CERT-In cyber-security audit guidelines across the auditee’s payment processes, systems, applications, infrastructure, data and third-party ecosystem.
Codec Networks is a CERT-In empanelled auditing organization mandated to offer this service
Using a risk-based and evidence-driven approach, Codec Networks assesses security governance, applications and APIs, networks, cloud and databases, access controls, payment-data protection, VAPT, merchant and vendor risks, incident response, logging and BCP/DR. The engagement combines document review, stakeholder discussions, control testing and authorized technical assessments.
Deliverables may include compliance mapping, an executive summary, risk-rated findings, supporting evidence, practical remediation recommendations and closure verification. The audit is an independent, point-in-time assessment and does not constitute RBI approval, regulatory authorization or a guarantee that every vulnerability will be identified.
RBI Payment Aggregator System & Cyber Security Audit
INDUSTRY SIGNIFICANCE AND SERVICE RELEVANCE
Why this service matters to your industry, where it fits in your security
programme, and what your organisation gains from it.
Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways are critical components of India’s digital-payment ecosystem, connecting customers, merchants, acquiring banks and payment networks. Any security breach, transaction failure, fraud, data compromise or service disruption within this interconnected environment can affect customers, merchant settlements, regulatory compliance and confidence in digital payments.
The growing use of mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms and outsourced technology providers has increased cyber and third-party risk. RBI’s security framework therefore emphasizes Board oversight, secure payment infrastructure, payment-data protection, merchant due diligence, fraud monitoring, incident response, business continuity, VAPT and periodic independent audits.
Key industry priorities include:
- Protection of customer and payment data
- Availability and resilience of payment services
- Prevention and timely detection of fraud
- Security of merchants, vendors and outsourced services
- Regulatory reporting and evidence-based accountability
- Timely remediation of cyber-security weaknesses
Codec Networks’ System and Cyber Security Audit service helps Payment Aggregators independently assess whether their governance, processes and technology controls are appropriately designed, implemented and operating effectively as per applicable RBI and CERT-In requirements. For Payment Gateways, the service supports adoption of RBI’s recommended baseline technology controls and security obligations arising from PA, bank or outsourcing arrangements.
The engagement combines regulatory compliance assessment with risk-based technical validation across applications, APIs, networks, cloud infrastructure, databases, access controls, payment-data flows, VAPT, incident response, BCP/DR and third-party dependencies. It enables the auditee to:
- Identify regulatory and cyber-security gaps
- Prioritise risks according to business and customer impact
- Obtain evidence-supported and management-ready findings
- Develop practical corrective and preventive actions
- Validate remediation through follow-up testing
- Support Board oversight and applicable regulatory reporting
The audit is scoped according to the auditee’s business model, technology environment and risk profile. It is an independent, point-in-time assessment and does not constitute regulatory approval or guarantee complete elimination of cyber risk.
Codec Networks’ Audit services are primarily intended for bank and non-bank Payment Aggregators, including PA-Online, PA-Physical and PA-Cross Border entities. They are also relevant to organizations applying for RBI authorization, Payment Gateways adopting RBI-recommended baseline technology controls, and technology partners supporting payment-processing environments.
Applicable customers may include:
- RBI-authorized Payment Aggregators
- Payment Aggregators with applications under RBI consideration
- Banks providing payment-aggregation services
- Payment Gateways and payment-technology providers
- Acquiring banks and payment processors
- Cloud, data-center and outsourced service providers supporting PAs
- Merchants requiring security assessments under PA onboarding or renewal
- FinTech and e-commerce entities operating within the payment ecosystem
The service provides an independent and evidence-based view of the organization’s regulatory compliance and cyber-security posture. It helps customers identify control gaps, prioritize critical risks and establish practical corrective actions without treating the audit as a checklist-only exercise.
Key customer benefits include:
- Improved alignment with applicable RBI and CERT-In requirements
- Identification of security, compliance and operational-control gaps
- Risk prioritization according to business and customer impact
- Validation of applications, APIs, infrastructure and payment-data controls
- Better oversight of merchants, vendors and outsourced services
- Management- and Board-ready reporting
- Structured remediation and closure verification
- Improved incident-response and operational-resilience preparedness
- Support for applicable regulatory reporting and audit readiness
The engagement is an independent, point-in-time assessment. Its scope and conclusions depend on the systems, evidence and access made available and do not constitute RBI approval or a guarantee of complete regulatory compliance or elimination of cyber risk.
Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways are critical components of India’s digital-payment ecosystem, connecting customers, merchants, acquiring banks and payment networks. Any security breach, transaction failure, fraud, data compromise or service disruption within this interconnected environment can affect customers, merchant settlements, regulatory compliance and confidence in digital payments.
The growing use of mobile applications, APIs, cloud platforms and outsourced technology providers has increased cyber and third-party risk. RBI’s security framework therefore emphasizes Board oversight, secure payment infrastructure, payment-data protection, merchant due diligence, fraud monitoring, incident response, business continuity, VAPT and periodic independent audits.
Key industry priorities include:
- Protection of customer and payment data
- Availability and resilience of payment services
- Prevention and timely detection of fraud
- Security of merchants, vendors and outsourced services
- Regulatory reporting and evidence-based accountability
- Timely remediation of cyber-security weaknesses
Codec Networks’ System and Cyber Security Audit service helps Payment Aggregators independently assess whether their governance, processes and technology controls are appropriately designed, implemented and operating effectively as per applicable RBI and CERT-In requirements. For Payment Gateways, the service supports adoption of RBI’s recommended baseline technology controls and security obligations arising from PA, bank or outsourcing arrangements.
The engagement combines regulatory compliance assessment with risk-based technical validation across applications, APIs, networks, cloud infrastructure, databases, access controls, payment-data flows, VAPT, incident response, BCP/DR and third-party dependencies. It enables the auditee to:
- Identify regulatory and cyber-security gaps
- Prioritise risks according to business and customer impact
- Obtain evidence-supported and management-ready findings
- Develop practical corrective and preventive actions
- Validate remediation through follow-up testing
- Support Board oversight and applicable regulatory reporting
The audit is scoped according to the auditee’s business model, technology environment and risk profile. It is an independent, point-in-time assessment and does not constitute regulatory approval or guarantee complete elimination of cyber risk.
Codec Networks’ Audit services are primarily intended for bank and non-bank Payment Aggregators, including PA-Online, PA-Physical and PA-Cross Border entities. They are also relevant to organizations applying for RBI authorization, Payment Gateways adopting RBI-recommended baseline technology controls, and technology partners supporting payment-processing environments.
Applicable customers may include:
- RBI-authorized Payment Aggregators
- Payment Aggregators with applications under RBI consideration
- Banks providing payment-aggregation services
- Payment Gateways and payment-technology providers
- Acquiring banks and payment processors
- Cloud, data-center and outsourced service providers supporting PAs
- Merchants requiring security assessments under PA onboarding or renewal
- FinTech and e-commerce entities operating within the payment ecosystem
The service provides an independent and evidence-based view of the organization’s regulatory compliance and cyber-security posture. It helps customers identify control gaps, prioritize critical risks and establish practical corrective actions without treating the audit as a checklist-only exercise.
Key customer benefits include:
- Improved alignment with applicable RBI and CERT-In requirements
- Identification of security, compliance and operational-control gaps
- Risk prioritization according to business and customer impact
- Validation of applications, APIs, infrastructure and payment-data controls
- Better oversight of merchants, vendors and outsourced services
- Management- and Board-ready reporting
- Structured remediation and closure verification
- Improved incident-response and operational-resilience preparedness
- Support for applicable regulatory reporting and audit readiness
The engagement is an independent, point-in-time assessment. Its scope and conclusions depend on the systems, evidence and access made available and do not constitute RBI approval or a guarantee of complete regulatory compliance or elimination of cyber risk.
AUDIT FEATURES AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
Cybersecurity at Codec Networks means comprehensive features, scalable offerings,
effective delivery methods, performance-driven
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based System and Cyber Security Audit designed around the Payment Aggregator’s business model, payment architecture, asset inventory, data flows and third-party dependencies. The assessment covers applicable RBI security, fraud-prevention, risk-management and baseline technology requirements.
Key service features include:
Regulatory compliance mapping: Assessment against applicable RBI directions and CERT-In guidelines.
Information-security governance review: Board-approved policies, IT governance, security responsibilities, risk assessments and cyber-crisis management.
Technology and data-security assessment: Applications, APIs, networks, cloud, databases, access controls, encryption, data storage, localisation and forensic readiness.
Application security and VAPT: Risk-based vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, configuration review and application-security validation.
Merchant and third-party risk review: Merchant-security assessment, PCI-DSS/PCI-SSF oversight, outsourcing controls and right-to-audit provisions.
Incident-management assessment: Monitoring, escalation, regulatory reporting, root-cause analysis and preventive-action controls.
Evidence-based reporting: Compliance status, objective evidence, risk-rated observations, corrective actions and proposed closure timelines.
Remediation and closure validation: Follow-up testing to verify corrective actions and identify repeat observations.
Codec Networks follows a structured, independent and evidence-based audit methodology aligned with CERT-In’s Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines. For Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways, the methodology is tailored to RBI’s security, fraud-prevention, risk-management and baseline technology requirements.
1. Engagement Initiation and Independence
Codec Networks conducts conflict-of-interest checks and agrees the audit charter, objectives, criteria, scope, timelines, responsibilities, confidentiality requirements, reporting format and rules of engagement with the auditee. Testing begins only after the required approvals and NDA are in place.
2. Scope and Asset Finalisation
The audit scope is derived from the auditee’s updated asset inventory, payment architecture, transaction flows and payment-data lifecycle. It may include applications, APIs, networks, servers, databases, cloud infrastructure, security systems, merchants, Payment Gateways and critical vendors.
3. Risk-Based Audit Planning
Assets and controls are prioritised based on:
- Transaction and business criticality
- Customer and payment-data sensitivity
- Internet exposure and privileged access
- Previous incidents and audit observations
- Known vulnerabilities and emerging threats
- Technology changes and application releases
- Cloud, merchant and vendor dependencies
- Potential regulatory, financial and customer impact
.4. Governance and Control Assessment
Codec Networks reviews Board-approved policies, IT governance, risk assessments, security responsibilities, access management, data protection, incident management, business continuity and regulatory-reporting controls. Control design and operating effectiveness are evaluated through documents, interviews, records, configurations and objective evidence.
5. Technical Security Testing
Approved manual and tool-assisted testing may include:
- Application, mobile and API security testing
- Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing
- Network, server and database configuration review
- Cloud-security and access-control assessment
- Encryption and payment-data protection validation
- Logging, monitoring and forensic-readiness review
- SAST, DAST or source-code review, where agreed
6. Merchant and Third-Party Risk Review
Where included in scope, Codec Networks evaluates merchant-security onboarding, PCI-DSS/PCI-SSF oversight, outsourcing agreements, regulatory access, right-to-audit clauses, cloud providers and other critical technology dependencies.
7. Findings, Risk Rating and Reporting
Observations are supported by verifiable evidence and discussed with authorized auditee representatives. Vulnerabilities are prioritized using business impact, CVSS and EPSS and mapped to CWE/CVE where applicable. Critical and high-risk issues are communicated promptly without waiting for the final report.
The report may include an executive summary, detailed scope, methodology, compliance mapping, findings, evidence, limitations, risk implications and practical corrective actions. It undergoes maker-checker quality review before authorized release.
8. Remediation and Closure Verification
Following remediation by the auditee, Codec Networks performs if agreed follow-up testing and records each observation as closed, partially closed, open or not verifiable. Repeat observations and residual risks are highlighted for management consideration.
Confidentiality and Audit Limitations
Audit information and evidence are handled through controlled and secure processes in accordance with agreed confidentiality and retention requirements. The assessment is point-in-time and limited to the approved scope, samples, systems, evidence and access provided by the auditee.
Please Note
The audit is an independent, point-in-time and scope-limited assessment based on the systems, samples, information, evidence and access provided by the auditee. Management remains responsible for maintaining security, implementing remediation, accepting residual risks and meeting regulatory obligations.
Codec Networks applies an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit approach aligned with CERT-In’s Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines. For Payment Aggregators and Payment Gateways, the approach integrates RBI regulatory requirements with governance review, control assessment and technical security testing, rather than treating the engagement as a checklist-only compliance exercise.
Regulatory and Business-Context Driven
The audit criteria are tailored to the auditee’s PA/PG business model, payment channels, transaction processes, technology architecture and regulatory obligations. The assessment covers the security, fraud-prevention and risk-management requirements, baseline technology controls and applicable reporting requirements as per RBI circular and directions.
Independent and Controlled
Codec Networks maintains auditor independence, objectivity, confidentiality and professional judgement throughout the engagement. The scope, audit criteria, timelines, responsibilities, NDA, testing permissions and rules of engagement are agreed before audit activities commence. Audit conclusions are not influenced by the desired outcome or remediation status.
Risk-Based Scope and Prioritisation
The audit scope is derived from the auditee’s updated asset inventory and payment-data flows. Audit effort is prioritised according to
- Business and transaction criticality
- Customer and payment-data sensitivity
- Internet exposure and privileged access
- Previous incidents and audit observations
- Technology changes and known vulnerabilities
- Cloud, merchant and vendor dependencies
- Potential operational and regulatory impact
Integrated Control and Technical Assessment
The approach combines review of policies, processes, contracts and records with authorized technical testing. Depending on the agreed scope, it may cover:
- Information-security and IT governance
- Applications, mobile platforms and APIs
- Networks, servers, databases and cloud infrastructure
- Identity and privileged-access controls
- VAPT, configuration review, SAST and DAST
- Payment-data protection and localisation
- Merchant and third-party security
- Logging, fraud monitoring and incident response
- BCP, disaster recovery and forensic readiness.
Evidence-Based Findings
Audit conclusions are supported by verifiable evidence. Codec Networks evaluates control design and operating effectiveness and records scope limitations, sampling decisions and inaccessible assets. Vulnerabilities are prioritized using business impact, CVSS and EPSS and mapped to CWE/CVE where applicable.
Critical and high-risk issues are communicated promptly to authorised auditee representatives.
Collaborative and Action-Oriented
Codec Networks conducts entry, progress and exit discussions with designated stakeholders. Findings are explained in business-relevant language, and practical corrective actions are proposed for management consideration. Following remediation, agreed follow-up testing if agreed may be conducted to verify closure and identify residual or repeat risks.
Quality and Confidentiality
Audit reports undergo maker-checker review before authorised release. Evidence and reports are handled through controlled, confidential and secure processes and shared only with designated recipients, subject to applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
Please Note
The audit is a point-in-time assessment limited to the agreed scope, samples, systems, evidence and access provided by the auditee. The auditee remains responsible for maintaining controls, implementing remediation, accepting residual risks and fulfilling regulatory obligations. RBI and CERT-In requirements effective on the engagement date will prevail over indicative website references.
Depending on the agreed scope and applicability, Codec Networks conducts audits with reference to current regulatory requirements and considering if applicable, recognized international standards, including ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO/IEC 27002:2022, ISO/IEC 27005:2022, ISO 22301, ISO 19011 and relevant cloud/privacy standards such as ISO/IEC 27701:2025. Payment-security assessments may reference PCI DSS v4.0.1 and the PCI Software Security Framework, where applicable.
Supporting methodologies and frameworks may include:
- CERT-In audit guidelines and baseline requirements
- OWASP ASVS, WSTG and mobile-security guidance
- CSA Cloud Controls Matrix and OSSTMM
- CVSS, EPSS, CWE and CVE for vulnerability classification and risk prioritisation
Please Note
These standards and frameworks are used as applicable audit criteria and do not constitute ISO certification, PCI attestation, RBI authorization or a guarantee of continuous compliance. Audit results are subject to the agreed scope, sampling, system access and evidence available at the time of assessment; responsibility for regulatory compliance, control operation and remediation remains with the auditee organization.
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based System and Cyber Security Audit designed around the Payment Aggregator’s business model, payment architecture, asset inventory, data flows and third-party dependencies. The assessment covers applicable RBI security, fraud-prevention, risk-management and baseline technology requirements.
Key service features include:
Regulatory compliance mapping: Assessment against applicable RBI directions and CERT-In guidelines.
Information-security governance review: Board-approved policies, IT governance, security responsibilities, risk assessments and cyber-crisis management.
Technology and data-security assessment: Applications, APIs, networks, cloud, databases, access controls, encryption, data storage, localisation and forensic readiness.
Application security and VAPT: Risk-based vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, configuration review and application-security validation.
Merchant and third-party risk review: Merchant-security assessment, PCI-DSS/PCI-SSF oversight, outsourcing controls and right-to-audit provisions.
Incident-management assessment: Monitoring, escalation, regulatory reporting, root-cause analysis and preventive-action controls.
Evidence-based reporting: Compliance status, objective evidence, risk-rated observations, corrective actions and proposed closure timelines.
Remediation and closure validation: Follow-up testing to verify corrective actions and identify repeat observations.
CODEC NETWORKS VALUE PROPOSITION
Beyond protection, Codec Networks delivers value additions that strengthen
compliance, build digital trust, and empower business innovation.
RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NPCI, UIDAI and Other Regulatory Audits
Codec Networks, a CERT-In empanelled Information Security Auditing Organisation, delivers independent, risk-based cybersecurity and compliance audits for regulated entities across banking, NBFC, FinTech, securities, insurance, payments, Aadhaar-enabled services, government, healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors.
Our value proposition combines regulatory understanding, cybersecurity expertise, structured audit methodology and evidence-driven assurance to help organizations identify compliance gaps, strengthen controls and demonstrate regulatory readiness.
1. Regulatory and Framework-Aligned Audit Assurance
- Audits applicable requirements issued by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NPCI, UIDAI, CERT-In and other relevant authorities.
- Maps regulatory obligations with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 22301, NIST CSF, COBIT, CIS Controls and applicable data-protection requirements.
- Converts complex regulatory provisions into practical audit criteria, control requirements, evidence expectations and accountable actions.
- Supports consistent compliance across applications, infrastructure, cloud, networks, data centres, branches, third parties and digital ecosystems.
2. CERT-In Empanelled and Risk-Based Audit Approach
- Applies a structured methodology aligned with applicable CERT-In requirements and recognized auditing principles.
- Evaluates both control design—Test of Design—and operating effectiveness—Test of Effectiveness.
- Prioritizes observations according to regulatory significance, threat exposure, business criticality, likelihood and potential impact.
- Maintains professional independence, confidentiality, evidence integrity and appropriate segregation between audit and remediation activities.
3. Multidisciplinary Regulatory and Cybersecurity Expertise
- Deploys auditors and specialists with experience in information security, IT governance, VAPT, cloud security, application security, SOC, incident response, privacy and business continuity.
- Brings relevant professional competencies such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CEH and cloud-security certifications, subject to engagement requirements.
- Understands sector-specific technology, operating models, outsourcing arrangements, payment environments, digital channels and sensitive-data ecosystems.
- Integrates governance, process and technical testing to provide a complete view of regulatory cyber risk.
4. Comprehensive Audit Coverage
- Covers cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, asset management, identity and access management, secure configuration, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
- Reviews application, API, mobile, network, cloud, database, endpoint, data-protection and third-party security controls, as applicable.
- Assesses incident response, regulatory reporting, business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience, log management and forensic readiness.
- Validates policies, procedures, contracts, configurations, records, system-generated evidence, samples and stakeholder practices.
5. Evidence-Driven Findings and Actionable Remediation
- Links each finding to the applicable regulatory clause, audit criterion, supporting evidence and affected system or process.
- Clearly distinguishes compliant, partially compliant, non-compliant and not-applicable requirements.
- Provides risk-rated observations with business impact, root-cause considerations, recommended corrective actions, ownership and target timelines.
- Supports structured management responses, corrective-action tracking and re-testing of remediated observations within the agreed scope.
6. Management Visibility and Regulatory Readiness
- Delivers executive summaries, detailed audit reports, compliance matrices, risk heat maps and prioritized remediation roadmaps.
- Provides traceability from regulatory requirements to controls, audit procedures, evidence reviewed and audit conclusions.
- Helps boards, senior management, CISOs, compliance officers and technology teams understand material exposures and required decisions.
- Strengthens readiness for regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews, internal audits, certification audits and customer assurance requirements.
7. Independent, Scalable and Business-Focused Delivery
- Adapts the audit approach to the organization’s size, complexity, risk profile, technology architecture and regulatory classification.
- Supports single-entity, multi-location, group-wide and ecosystem-based audits through onsite, remote or hybrid delivery models.
- Coordinates audit activities to reduce operational disruption while preserving audit independence and testing sufficiency.
- Enables organizations to transform regulatory compliance from a periodic exercise into a sustainable governance and cyber-resilience capability.
Why Customers Should Choose Codec Networks
Customers should consider Codec Networks for the combination of CERT-In empanelment, regulatory-domain understanding, multidisciplinary technical capability, risk-based testing and practical reporting. Our audits are designed not merely to identify documentary gaps, but to determine whether critical cybersecurity controls are appropriately designed, consistently implemented and demonstrably effective.
The result is greater regulatory confidence, stronger cyber resilience, improved management accountability and a clearly prioritized path toward sustained compliance.
Disclaimer: Audit scope, procedures and conclusions depend on the applicable regulation, agreed terms of reference, systems and locations included, sampling methodology, evidence provided and conditions existing during the audit period. An audit provides reasonable assurance within its defined scope and does not constitute a guarantee against cyber incidents, regulatory action or future control failure. CERT-In empanelment should be represented strictly in accordance with applicable CERT-In conditions and should not be construed as an endorsement of any commercial claim or as certification by CERT-In.
Founded in 2008 with 17+ Years of Industry Experience in Information and Cyber Security domain
Codec Networks Full-Spectrum Cybersecurity Expertise across all Industry Domains:
- Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT): Covering Web, Mobile, API, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud-Native, and smart infrastructure environments, with a focus on OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world exploit simulation.
- Offensive Security & Deep Level Security Assessments: Advanced Red Team, Blue Team and Purple Team Exercises, Threat Simulations, Social Engineering Campaigns, and Secure Code Review.
- IT Security Audit & Compliance Services: Implementation and audit support for ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27701, NIST CSF, RBI-CSF, SEBI, IRDAI, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and India’s DPDPA 2023.
- Data Privacy & Strategic Risk Advisory: ISO 27701, GDPR, DPDPA, Cross-border compliance, DPIA, DPO-as-a-service, supply chain risk management, and digital transformation risk consulting.
- Emerging Technology Security (Web3.0 | AI | Blockchain): Specialized testing for smart contracts, DeFi platforms, Metaverse applications, AI/ML models, quantum readiness, and blockchain nodes.
- Managed SOC & Threat Monitoring Services: End-to-end SOC operations, SIEM/EDR/XDR/SOAR integration, threat intelligence, cloud security monitoring, and 24/7 incident response.
- Cyber Forensics & Threat Analysis: Investigation services including Device forensics, Malware Analysis, Cloud and Mobile forensics, insider threat detection, and Forensic support.
- Board-Level Cybersecurity Advisory Services to build governance, quantify risks, and align with enterprise-wide digital priorities : Codec Networks enables this transformation by offering Integrated Cyber Risk Management, GRC Program Advisory, Reputation Management, Crisis Communication Readiness, and CISO Support, tailored for CXOs and board members seeking to integrate cybersecurity into strategic decision-making.
- Cyber Security Education & Global Certifications - Through the Codec Centre for Professional Excellence, we deliver Post Graduate Certification in Advanced Cybersecurity (PGCAC), Graduate Certification in Advanced Cybersecurity (GCAC), Accredited Trainings & Certifications from EC Council, PECB, TUV, Quality Austria, ISACA and ISC2 - building the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
- CERT-IN empaneled Information Security Auditing Organization
- NICSI empaneled for providing Application Audit and Compliance Services under Start-Up Category
- An ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified company, has established Information Security Management System (ISMS), demonstrating a structured approach to manage and protect sensitive information from cyber threats.
- An ISO 20000 IT Service Management (ITSM) company, ensure high-quality and reliable service delivery to clients on our products and services offered.
- An ISO 9001 certified company, has established and maintains a certified Quality Management System (QMS) that meets international standards for quality and consistency
At Codec Networks, our foundation is built on deep technical mastery, certified expertise, and an unrelenting pursuit of cyber excellence. With a team of globally accredited professionals, advanced methodologies, and next-generation tools, we deliver measurable security outcomes across assessment, compliance, monitoring, and forensic domains. Our competency-driven approach ensures every engagement is governed by precision, accountability, and alignment with international standards — empowering enterprises to stay secure, compliant, and resilient.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Competency
Codec Networks’ dedicated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) group specializes in security assessments, risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. The team partners with organizations to strengthen governance frameworks and ensure end-to-end compliance in a complex regulatory landscape.
Key Attributes:
- Team of certified auditors and consultants with credentials including ISO 27001 LA/LI, ISO 31000 Risk Specialist, ISO 27701 PIMS, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, CCPA, DPO, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP and other advanced industry certifications.
- Expertise in enterprise risk quantification, privacy impact assessment (PIA/DPIA), audit automation, and supply chain risk mapping.
- Proven track record in implementing ISO-based ISMS/PIMS frameworks, RBI/SEBI/IRDAI audits, and cross-border data compliance projects.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Expertise
Our VAPT teams bring extensive technical depth across Web, Mobile, API, Cloud, Network, Database, Infrastructure, IoT, and People & Process domains. Every engagement is mapped to OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, RBI, and GDPR frameworks — ensuring real-world relevance and compliance alignment.
Core Strengths:
- Certified professionals with CEH, C-PENT, LPT, OSCP, OSWE, OSEE, and CREST credentials, averaging 7–10 years of offensive security experience.
- Proven expertise in Red/Blue/Purple Teaming, DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and threat emulation.
- Continuous skill enhancement through CTFs, hackathons, and product certifications (on case to case basis) such as CCNA, CCNP etc.
Managed SOC & Threat Intelligence Operations
Codec Networks operates a 24/7 Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) delivering continuous visibility, detection, and response across hybrid environments. Our SOC integrates SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and Cloud-Native Analytics to ensure rapid threat detection, incident containment, and business continuity.
Key Capabilities:
- Certified SOC analysts with credentials such as CHFI, CEH, CompTIA CySA+, GCIA, GCFA, and Splunk Certified Architect.
- Integration with platforms like Splunk, QRadar, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, and Cortex XSOAR.
- Advanced use cases include cloud posture management, insider threat analytics, MITRE ATT&CK–aligned detections, and threat hunting automation.
- Comprehensive SOC Maturity Assessments and Threat Intelligence Fusion through integration with global feeds and dark web monitoring.
Cyber Forensics & Threat Analysis Expertise
Our Cyber Forensic Division delivers end-to-end investigation, evidence preservation, and digital analysis services — designed to support law enforcement, corporate forensics, and internal response teams. We combine forensic science with cyber intelligence to identify root causes, trace adversaries, and restore operational integrity.
Core Expertise Areas:
- Device, Network, Cloud, and Mobile Forensics – leveraging latest forensic tools (wherever applicable) such as Autopsy, Cyber Triage, Kape, EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, and Cellebrite.
- Malware Reverse Engineering and Memory Forensics for incident containment and threat attribution.
- Blockchain & Crypto Forensics – tracing DeFi fraud, NFT manipulation, and crypto laundering activities using Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic (wherever applicable).
- Incident Response Support – forensic readiness, eDiscovery, evidence preservation, aligned with ISO/IEC 27037 & 27043.
- Certified experts including CHFI, eCIR, eCDFP, GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE and ECIH, ensuring investigations meet both technical and legal standards.
Advanced Tools, Frameworks & Continuous Innovation
Codec Networks leverages industry-leading tools and platforms such as Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Prisma Cloud, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Autopsy, Chainalysis, MythX, and Prowler (wherever applicable) ensuring accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
Our methodologies align with globally recognized frameworks including:
- MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND
- OWASP Top 10 / MASVS / ASVS
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework & SP 800-115
- ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 31000, 22301
Through ongoing research, Codec Networks continually evolves to address modern threats — from Generative AI prompt attacks and smart contract exploits to IoT zero-days, metaverse impersonation, and quantum-era vulnerabilities.
Compliance-Driven Deliverables
All technical engagements and reports are mapped to major global and Indian compliance frameworks — including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, RBI-CSF, SEBI, IRDAI, and DPDPA 2023. Our structured technical and executive reports support board-level visibility, audit evidence, and certification readiness, ensuring that every engagement drives both technical assurance and regulatory confidence.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience. Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
At Codec Networks, we believe that cybersecurity excellence is not achieved through tools alone — it is built through methodical delivery, risk-based insight, and measurable outcomes. Our Agile and Modular 8-Stage Delivery Methodology ensures that every engagement — from rapid risk assessments to full-scale ISMS implementations — is structured, standards-aligned, and business-focused.
Agile & Modular Methodology
Our delivery framework integrates global best practices with localized regulatory insight, ensuring each engagement is executed with clarity, accountability, and precision. Clients benefit from seamless onboarding, milestone-driven execution, and transparent reporting throughout the lifecycle.
- Discovery & Scoping: Collaborative workshops to understand business context, IT landscape, compliance obligations, and risk appetite, forming the foundation of a well-defined project scope.
- Risk Profiling & Gap Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of people, process, and technology controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDPA 2023, RBI, and PCI DSS.
- Regulatory Mapping & Framework Alignment: Mapping organizational obligations against applicable standards and laws — from ISO & NIST to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, and DPDPA — including new-age frameworks like ISO 42001 (AI) and FATF for emerging technologies.
- Security Architecture & Control Design: Designing or refining network, cloud, and data security architectures with controls tailored for cloud, AI, OT/ICS, and Web3.0 environments.
- Documentation & Policy Development: Creation and refinement of Policies, SOPs, Risk Registers, DPIAs, Incident Response Plans, and Governance Documents, ensuring audit readiness and legal compliance.
- Implementation & Risk Treatment: Execution of remediation roadmaps, vendor risk management, privacy engineering, and workforce training to mitigate gaps and operationalize security controls.
- Validation, Testing & Audit Readiness: Conducting mock audits, VAPT, forensic readiness, and compliance testing to validate effectiveness and prepare for certifications.
- Governance Reporting & Continual Improvement: Delivering executive dashboards, compliance scorecards, and board-level insights with ongoing advisory through vCISO and DPO-as-a-Service models.
Risk-Based & Business-Oriented Audit Approach
Our methodology goes beyond testing systems — it focuses on how vulnerabilities translate into business, reputational, and compliance risks.
- Deliver Deep Insight: Actionable intelligence into vulnerabilities, attack paths, business impact, and remediation priorities.
- Extend Beyond Tools: Manual and contextual assessments combining automation with human expertise across government, financial, and commercial sectors.
- Actionable Reporting: Executive-friendly reports that translate complex findings into strategic, risk-aware recommendations.
- Efficient Execution: Critical assets prioritized for testing to deliver maximum value within tight engagement windows.
Outcome-Driven Engagements for Security Maturity
Each stage is modular yet interconnected, adaptable to enterprises of any scale or industry. Whether it’s a cloud-native fintech pursuing SOC 2, a healthcare provider ensuring HIPAA alignment, or a bank meeting RBI-CSF requirements, Codec Networks ensures consistency, compliance, and measurable improvement.
Beyond certification checklists, our Post-Audit Support and Continuous Risk Monitoring provide remediation guidance, breach response playbooks, staff training, and ongoing compliance tracking — building sustainable security posture and resilient business continuity.
Codec Networks – Turning Compliance into a Competitive Advantage. Structured. Measurable. Secure. Always Aligned with Your Business Goals.
At Codec Networks, our clients are not just audit subjects — they are long-term partners in a shared cybersecurity journey. Every engagement is designed around the client’s business priorities, security maturity, and risk appetite, ensuring solutions that are relevant, practical, and results-driven.
With a legacy of 650+ successful engagements across industries such as Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Telecom, Energy, Aviation, Manufacturing, E-commerce, and Government, Codec Networks has attempted to become a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to transform compliance into resilience.
Our engagement philosophy extends beyond conventional audits. We integrate strategic advisory, technical assurance, remediation support, and continuous compliance monitoring, creating a full lifecycle relationship rather than a one-time service. Clients benefit from:
- Personalized advisory frameworks tailored to their business model and operational scale.
- Collaborative engagement models featuring joint workshops, stakeholder training, and compliance awareness sessions.
- Board-level guidance and reporting that translates complex technical findings into actionable business intelligence.
- Transparent communication channels with dedicated project managers, secure digital workspaces, and real-time status dashboards.
By combining the objectivity of an auditor with the empathy of an advisor, Codec Networks builds trust, accountability, and measurable security growth. Our commitment is simple — to deliver cybersecurity as a continuous partnership, not a periodic project.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance. Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
At Codec Networks, integrity, professionalism, and ethical responsibility form the cornerstone of every engagement. As a trusted strategic partner in cybersecurity, we operate within the highest standards of ethical conduct, legal compliance, and regulatory governance, ensuring our services strengthen both our clients’ defenses and their reputations.
We adhere to a strict ethical code of conduct, driven by transparency, independence, and accountability. Every consultant, auditor, and engineer within Codec Networks upholds the core security triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) — ensuring data protection, operational reliability, and business continuity at all times.
Our professional ethos blends technical excellence with moral responsibility, following structured processes, defined service standards, and adherence to international and national regulatory frameworks.
Our Ethical & Professional Commitments
- Zero-Compromise Consulting: We maintain independence, neutrality, and confidentiality across all audits and advisory engagements.
- Legal & Regulatory Conformance: We assist clients to conform strictly within the boundaries of applicable cyber laws, privacy regulations, and data protection statutes.
- Client-First Philosophy: Every recommendation is designed to safeguard stakeholder interests, minimize legal exposure, and build sustainable resilience.
- Outcome-Driven Security Maturity: Our modular yet integrated delivery approach supports organizations of all sizes in achieving measurable improvements in security posture.
- Global Delivery, Local Integrity: Our Global Network Delivery Model integrates international best practices with local regulatory expertise — ensuring value-driven, compliant outcomes.
Industry-Specific Security Advisory
Recognizing that every sector faces distinct threats and compliance challenges, Codec Networks provides customized, industry-aligned security advisory across BFSI, Fintech, Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, Aviation, E-commerce, Government, and Critical Infrastructure domains.
Our sector-specific consulting translates regulatory complexity into practical, business-aware strategies, ensuring risk mitigation plans are compliant, auditable, and operationally feasible.
Our Commitment
With a zero-tolerance approach to ethical compromise, Codec Networks stands for trust, transparency, and truth in cybersecurity. We are more than consultants — we are custodians of digital integrity, committed to helping organizations navigate risk, maintain compliance, and enable secure business growth.
Codec Networks – Where Integrity Meets Innovation. Trusted. Ethical. Future-Ready.
At Codec Networks, we combine the strength of a global delivery ecosystem with the precision of local regulatory insight to deliver cybersecurity solutions that are both internationally benchmarked and regionally compliant.
Our Global Delivery Capability enables clients across continents to access specialized cybersecurity expertise, advanced technologies, and globally aligned methodologies. Through a distributed network of certified professionals, partner alliances, and intelligence centers, Codec Networks ensures consistent service quality and rapid response across time zones and geographies.
What truly differentiates us is our Local Expertise — a deep understanding of national regulations, industry frameworks, and operational nuances that shape cybersecurity implementation in each region.
Our hybrid delivery model blends remote and on-site collaboration, combining the agility of digital operations with the contextual understanding of local consultants. This ensures culturally aligned communication, faster problem resolution, and seamless coordination with client teams.
With a presence across India, Codec Networks empowers global enterprises to manage cybersecurity uniformly while adapting to local risks, regulations, and realities.
Codec Networks – Global Vision. Local Precision. Consistent Cyber Resilience.
“With Codec Networks, you’re not just buying a service — you’re investing in a cybersecurity ally who understands your business, defends your reputation, and strengthens your future.”
At Codec Networks, we believe cybersecurity is not a project — it’s a partnership. Our approach is built on trust, transparency, and transformation, helping clients evolve from compliance readiness to cyber resilience.
Your Strategic Security Partner
Codec Networks acts as a strategic security partner, providing continuous roadmap development, architecture reviews, and improvement programs that evolve with your business and the threat landscape.
“We don’t just secure businesses — we empower them to lead with confidence in a digital-first world.”
Our strength lies in the fusion of technical depth, regulatory insight, industry specialization, and future readiness — providing unmatched cybersecurity value to enterprises across India and beyond.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience. Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
Every engagement reflects our belief that advisory must meet assurance — a promise we deliver through partnership, integrity, and measurable impact.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance. Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
And above all —
“Decoding Threats. Coding Solutions.” That’s the Codec Networks Advantage.
RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NPCI, UIDAI and Other Regulatory Audits
Codec Networks, a CERT-In empanelled Information Security Auditing Organisation, delivers independent, risk-based cybersecurity and compliance audits for regulated entities across banking, NBFC, FinTech, securities, insurance, payments, Aadhaar-enabled services, government, healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors.
Our value proposition combines regulatory understanding, cybersecurity expertise, structured audit methodology and evidence-driven assurance to help organizations identify compliance gaps, strengthen controls and demonstrate regulatory readiness.
1. Regulatory and Framework-Aligned Audit Assurance
- Audits applicable requirements issued by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, NPCI, UIDAI, CERT-In and other relevant authorities.
- Maps regulatory obligations with ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 27002, ISO 27005, ISO 22301, NIST CSF, COBIT, CIS Controls and applicable data-protection requirements.
- Converts complex regulatory provisions into practical audit criteria, control requirements, evidence expectations and accountable actions.
- Supports consistent compliance across applications, infrastructure, cloud, networks, data centres, branches, third parties and digital ecosystems.
2. CERT-In Empanelled and Risk-Based Audit Approach
- Applies a structured methodology aligned with applicable CERT-In requirements and recognized auditing principles.
- Evaluates both control design—Test of Design—and operating effectiveness—Test of Effectiveness.
- Prioritizes observations according to regulatory significance, threat exposure, business criticality, likelihood and potential impact.
- Maintains professional independence, confidentiality, evidence integrity and appropriate segregation between audit and remediation activities.
3. Multidisciplinary Regulatory and Cybersecurity Expertise
- Deploys auditors and specialists with experience in information security, IT governance, VAPT, cloud security, application security, SOC, incident response, privacy and business continuity.
- Brings relevant professional competencies such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor/Implementer, CEH and cloud-security certifications, subject to engagement requirements.
- Understands sector-specific technology, operating models, outsourcing arrangements, payment environments, digital channels and sensitive-data ecosystems.
- Integrates governance, process and technical testing to provide a complete view of regulatory cyber risk.
4. Comprehensive Audit Coverage
- Covers cybersecurity governance, IT risk management, asset management, identity and access management, secure configuration, vulnerability management and security monitoring.
- Reviews application, API, mobile, network, cloud, database, endpoint, data-protection and third-party security controls, as applicable.
- Assesses incident response, regulatory reporting, business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience, log management and forensic readiness.
- Validates policies, procedures, contracts, configurations, records, system-generated evidence, samples and stakeholder practices.
5. Evidence-Driven Findings and Actionable Remediation
- Links each finding to the applicable regulatory clause, audit criterion, supporting evidence and affected system or process.
- Clearly distinguishes compliant, partially compliant, non-compliant and not-applicable requirements.
- Provides risk-rated observations with business impact, root-cause considerations, recommended corrective actions, ownership and target timelines.
- Supports structured management responses, corrective-action tracking and re-testing of remediated observations within the agreed scope.
6. Management Visibility and Regulatory Readiness
- Delivers executive summaries, detailed audit reports, compliance matrices, risk heat maps and prioritized remediation roadmaps.
- Provides traceability from regulatory requirements to controls, audit procedures, evidence reviewed and audit conclusions.
- Helps boards, senior management, CISOs, compliance officers and technology teams understand material exposures and required decisions.
- Strengthens readiness for regulatory inspections, supervisory reviews, internal audits, certification audits and customer assurance requirements.
7. Independent, Scalable and Business-Focused Delivery
- Adapts the audit approach to the organization’s size, complexity, risk profile, technology architecture and regulatory classification.
- Supports single-entity, multi-location, group-wide and ecosystem-based audits through onsite, remote or hybrid delivery models.
- Coordinates audit activities to reduce operational disruption while preserving audit independence and testing sufficiency.
- Enables organizations to transform regulatory compliance from a periodic exercise into a sustainable governance and cyber-resilience capability.
Why Customers Should Choose Codec Networks
Customers should consider Codec Networks for the combination of CERT-In empanelment, regulatory-domain understanding, multidisciplinary technical capability, risk-based testing and practical reporting. Our audits are designed not merely to identify documentary gaps, but to determine whether critical cybersecurity controls are appropriately designed, consistently implemented and demonstrably effective.
The result is greater regulatory confidence, stronger cyber resilience, improved management accountability and a clearly prioritized path toward sustained compliance.
Disclaimer: Audit scope, procedures and conclusions depend on the applicable regulation, agreed terms of reference, systems and locations included, sampling methodology, evidence provided and conditions existing during the audit period. An audit provides reasonable assurance within its defined scope and does not constitute a guarantee against cyber incidents, regulatory action or future control failure. CERT-In empanelment should be represented strictly in accordance with applicable CERT-In conditions and should not be construed as an endorsement of any commercial claim or as certification by CERT-In.
Founded in 2008 with 17+ Years of Industry Experience in Information and Cyber Security domain
Codec Networks Full-Spectrum Cybersecurity Expertise across all Industry Domains:
- Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT): Covering Web, Mobile, API, IoT, Blockchain, Cloud-Native, and smart infrastructure environments, with a focus on OWASP, MITRE ATT&CK, and real-world exploit simulation.
- Offensive Security & Deep Level Security Assessments: Advanced Red Team, Blue Team and Purple Team Exercises, Threat Simulations, Social Engineering Campaigns, and Secure Code Review.
- IT Security Audit & Compliance Services: Implementation and audit support for ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 27701, NIST CSF, RBI-CSF, SEBI, IRDAI, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC 2, GDPR, and India’s DPDPA 2023.
- Data Privacy & Strategic Risk Advisory: ISO 27701, GDPR, DPDPA, Cross-border compliance, DPIA, DPO-as-a-service, supply chain risk management, and digital transformation risk consulting.
- Emerging Technology Security (Web3.0 | AI | Blockchain): Specialized testing for smart contracts, DeFi platforms, Metaverse applications, AI/ML models, quantum readiness, and blockchain nodes.
- Managed SOC & Threat Monitoring Services: End-to-end SOC operations, SIEM/EDR/XDR/SOAR integration, threat intelligence, cloud security monitoring, and 24/7 incident response.
- Cyber Forensics & Threat Analysis: Investigation services including Device forensics, Malware Analysis, Cloud and Mobile forensics, insider threat detection, and Forensic support.
- Board-Level Cybersecurity Advisory Services to build governance, quantify risks, and align with enterprise-wide digital priorities : Codec Networks enables this transformation by offering Integrated Cyber Risk Management, GRC Program Advisory, Reputation Management, Crisis Communication Readiness, and CISO Support, tailored for CXOs and board members seeking to integrate cybersecurity into strategic decision-making.
- Cyber Security Education & Global Certifications - Through the Codec Centre for Professional Excellence, we deliver Post Graduate Certification in Advanced Cybersecurity (PGCAC), Graduate Certification in Advanced Cybersecurity (GCAC), Accredited Trainings & Certifications from EC Council, PECB, TUV, Quality Austria, ISACA and ISC2 - building the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
- CERT-IN empaneled Information Security Auditing Organization
- NICSI empaneled for providing Application Audit and Compliance Services under Start-Up Category
- An ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified company, has established Information Security Management System (ISMS), demonstrating a structured approach to manage and protect sensitive information from cyber threats.
- An ISO 20000 IT Service Management (ITSM) company, ensure high-quality and reliable service delivery to clients on our products and services offered.
- An ISO 9001 certified company, has established and maintains a certified Quality Management System (QMS) that meets international standards for quality and consistency
At Codec Networks, our foundation is built on deep technical mastery, certified expertise, and an unrelenting pursuit of cyber excellence. With a team of globally accredited professionals, advanced methodologies, and next-generation tools, we deliver measurable security outcomes across assessment, compliance, monitoring, and forensic domains. Our competency-driven approach ensures every engagement is governed by precision, accountability, and alignment with international standards — empowering enterprises to stay secure, compliant, and resilient.
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Competency
Codec Networks’ dedicated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) group specializes in security assessments, risk management, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness. The team partners with organizations to strengthen governance frameworks and ensure end-to-end compliance in a complex regulatory landscape.
Key Attributes:
- Team of certified auditors and consultants with credentials including ISO 27001 LA/LI, ISO 31000 Risk Specialist, ISO 27701 PIMS, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA, CCPA, DPO, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP and other advanced industry certifications.
- Expertise in enterprise risk quantification, privacy impact assessment (PIA/DPIA), audit automation, and supply chain risk mapping.
- Proven track record in implementing ISO-based ISMS/PIMS frameworks, RBI/SEBI/IRDAI audits, and cross-border data compliance projects.
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) Expertise
Our VAPT teams bring extensive technical depth across Web, Mobile, API, Cloud, Network, Database, Infrastructure, IoT, and People & Process domains. Every engagement is mapped to OWASP, NIST, MITRE ATT&CK, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, RBI, and GDPR frameworks — ensuring real-world relevance and compliance alignment.
Core Strengths:
- Certified professionals with CEH, C-PENT, LPT, OSCP, OSWE, OSEE, and CREST credentials, averaging 7–10 years of offensive security experience.
- Proven expertise in Red/Blue/Purple Teaming, DevSecOps, secure SDLC, and threat emulation.
- Continuous skill enhancement through CTFs, hackathons, and product certifications (on case to case basis) such as CCNA, CCNP etc.
Managed SOC & Threat Intelligence Operations
Codec Networks operates a 24/7 Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) delivering continuous visibility, detection, and response across hybrid environments. Our SOC integrates SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and Cloud-Native Analytics to ensure rapid threat detection, incident containment, and business continuity.
Key Capabilities:
- Certified SOC analysts with credentials such as CHFI, CEH, CompTIA CySA+, GCIA, GCFA, and Splunk Certified Architect.
- Integration with platforms like Splunk, QRadar, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, and Cortex XSOAR.
- Advanced use cases include cloud posture management, insider threat analytics, MITRE ATT&CK–aligned detections, and threat hunting automation.
- Comprehensive SOC Maturity Assessments and Threat Intelligence Fusion through integration with global feeds and dark web monitoring.
Cyber Forensics & Threat Analysis Expertise
Our Cyber Forensic Division delivers end-to-end investigation, evidence preservation, and digital analysis services — designed to support law enforcement, corporate forensics, and internal response teams. We combine forensic science with cyber intelligence to identify root causes, trace adversaries, and restore operational integrity.
Core Expertise Areas:
- Device, Network, Cloud, and Mobile Forensics – leveraging latest forensic tools (wherever applicable) such as Autopsy, Cyber Triage, Kape, EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, and Cellebrite.
- Malware Reverse Engineering and Memory Forensics for incident containment and threat attribution.
- Blockchain & Crypto Forensics – tracing DeFi fraud, NFT manipulation, and crypto laundering activities using Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic (wherever applicable).
- Incident Response Support – forensic readiness, eDiscovery, evidence preservation, aligned with ISO/IEC 27037 & 27043.
- Certified experts including CHFI, eCIR, eCDFP, GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE and ECIH, ensuring investigations meet both technical and legal standards.
Advanced Tools, Frameworks & Continuous Innovation
Codec Networks leverages industry-leading tools and platforms such as Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Prisma Cloud, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Autopsy, Chainalysis, MythX, and Prowler (wherever applicable) ensuring accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
Our methodologies align with globally recognized frameworks including:
- MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND
- OWASP Top 10 / MASVS / ASVS
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework & SP 800-115
- ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 31000, 22301
Through ongoing research, Codec Networks continually evolves to address modern threats — from Generative AI prompt attacks and smart contract exploits to IoT zero-days, metaverse impersonation, and quantum-era vulnerabilities.
Compliance-Driven Deliverables
All technical engagements and reports are mapped to major global and Indian compliance frameworks — including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, RBI-CSF, SEBI, IRDAI, and DPDPA 2023. Our structured technical and executive reports support board-level visibility, audit evidence, and certification readiness, ensuring that every engagement drives both technical assurance and regulatory confidence.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience. Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
At Codec Networks, we believe that cybersecurity excellence is not achieved through tools alone — it is built through methodical delivery, risk-based insight, and measurable outcomes. Our Agile and Modular 8-Stage Delivery Methodology ensures that every engagement — from rapid risk assessments to full-scale ISMS implementations — is structured, standards-aligned, and business-focused.
Agile & Modular Methodology
Our delivery framework integrates global best practices with localized regulatory insight, ensuring each engagement is executed with clarity, accountability, and precision. Clients benefit from seamless onboarding, milestone-driven execution, and transparent reporting throughout the lifecycle.
- Discovery & Scoping: Collaborative workshops to understand business context, IT landscape, compliance obligations, and risk appetite, forming the foundation of a well-defined project scope.
- Risk Profiling & Gap Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of people, process, and technology controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDPA 2023, RBI, and PCI DSS.
- Regulatory Mapping & Framework Alignment: Mapping organizational obligations against applicable standards and laws — from ISO & NIST to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, and DPDPA — including new-age frameworks like ISO 42001 (AI) and FATF for emerging technologies.
- Security Architecture & Control Design: Designing or refining network, cloud, and data security architectures with controls tailored for cloud, AI, OT/ICS, and Web3.0 environments.
- Documentation & Policy Development: Creation and refinement of Policies, SOPs, Risk Registers, DPIAs, Incident Response Plans, and Governance Documents, ensuring audit readiness and legal compliance.
- Implementation & Risk Treatment: Execution of remediation roadmaps, vendor risk management, privacy engineering, and workforce training to mitigate gaps and operationalize security controls.
- Validation, Testing & Audit Readiness: Conducting mock audits, VAPT, forensic readiness, and compliance testing to validate effectiveness and prepare for certifications.
- Governance Reporting & Continual Improvement: Delivering executive dashboards, compliance scorecards, and board-level insights with ongoing advisory through vCISO and DPO-as-a-Service models.
Risk-Based & Business-Oriented Audit Approach
Our methodology goes beyond testing systems — it focuses on how vulnerabilities translate into business, reputational, and compliance risks.
- Deliver Deep Insight: Actionable intelligence into vulnerabilities, attack paths, business impact, and remediation priorities.
- Extend Beyond Tools: Manual and contextual assessments combining automation with human expertise across government, financial, and commercial sectors.
- Actionable Reporting: Executive-friendly reports that translate complex findings into strategic, risk-aware recommendations.
- Efficient Execution: Critical assets prioritized for testing to deliver maximum value within tight engagement windows.
Outcome-Driven Engagements for Security Maturity
Each stage is modular yet interconnected, adaptable to enterprises of any scale or industry. Whether it’s a cloud-native fintech pursuing SOC 2, a healthcare provider ensuring HIPAA alignment, or a bank meeting RBI-CSF requirements, Codec Networks ensures consistency, compliance, and measurable improvement.
Beyond certification checklists, our Post-Audit Support and Continuous Risk Monitoring provide remediation guidance, breach response playbooks, staff training, and ongoing compliance tracking — building sustainable security posture and resilient business continuity.
Codec Networks – Turning Compliance into a Competitive Advantage. Structured. Measurable. Secure. Always Aligned with Your Business Goals.
At Codec Networks, our clients are not just audit subjects — they are long-term partners in a shared cybersecurity journey. Every engagement is designed around the client’s business priorities, security maturity, and risk appetite, ensuring solutions that are relevant, practical, and results-driven.
With a legacy of 650+ successful engagements across industries such as Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Telecom, Energy, Aviation, Manufacturing, E-commerce, and Government, Codec Networks has attempted to become a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to transform compliance into resilience.
Our engagement philosophy extends beyond conventional audits. We integrate strategic advisory, technical assurance, remediation support, and continuous compliance monitoring, creating a full lifecycle relationship rather than a one-time service. Clients benefit from:
- Personalized advisory frameworks tailored to their business model and operational scale.
- Collaborative engagement models featuring joint workshops, stakeholder training, and compliance awareness sessions.
- Board-level guidance and reporting that translates complex technical findings into actionable business intelligence.
- Transparent communication channels with dedicated project managers, secure digital workspaces, and real-time status dashboards.
By combining the objectivity of an auditor with the empathy of an advisor, Codec Networks builds trust, accountability, and measurable security growth. Our commitment is simple — to deliver cybersecurity as a continuous partnership, not a periodic project.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance. Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
At Codec Networks, integrity, professionalism, and ethical responsibility form the cornerstone of every engagement. As a trusted strategic partner in cybersecurity, we operate within the highest standards of ethical conduct, legal compliance, and regulatory governance, ensuring our services strengthen both our clients’ defenses and their reputations.
We adhere to a strict ethical code of conduct, driven by transparency, independence, and accountability. Every consultant, auditor, and engineer within Codec Networks upholds the core security triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) — ensuring data protection, operational reliability, and business continuity at all times.
Our professional ethos blends technical excellence with moral responsibility, following structured processes, defined service standards, and adherence to international and national regulatory frameworks.
Our Ethical & Professional Commitments
- Zero-Compromise Consulting: We maintain independence, neutrality, and confidentiality across all audits and advisory engagements.
- Legal & Regulatory Conformance: We assist clients to conform strictly within the boundaries of applicable cyber laws, privacy regulations, and data protection statutes.
- Client-First Philosophy: Every recommendation is designed to safeguard stakeholder interests, minimize legal exposure, and build sustainable resilience.
- Outcome-Driven Security Maturity: Our modular yet integrated delivery approach supports organizations of all sizes in achieving measurable improvements in security posture.
- Global Delivery, Local Integrity: Our Global Network Delivery Model integrates international best practices with local regulatory expertise — ensuring value-driven, compliant outcomes.
Industry-Specific Security Advisory
Recognizing that every sector faces distinct threats and compliance challenges, Codec Networks provides customized, industry-aligned security advisory across BFSI, Fintech, Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, Aviation, E-commerce, Government, and Critical Infrastructure domains.
Our sector-specific consulting translates regulatory complexity into practical, business-aware strategies, ensuring risk mitigation plans are compliant, auditable, and operationally feasible.
Our Commitment
With a zero-tolerance approach to ethical compromise, Codec Networks stands for trust, transparency, and truth in cybersecurity. We are more than consultants — we are custodians of digital integrity, committed to helping organizations navigate risk, maintain compliance, and enable secure business growth.
Codec Networks – Where Integrity Meets Innovation. Trusted. Ethical. Future-Ready.
At Codec Networks, we combine the strength of a global delivery ecosystem with the precision of local regulatory insight to deliver cybersecurity solutions that are both internationally benchmarked and regionally compliant.
Our Global Delivery Capability enables clients across continents to access specialized cybersecurity expertise, advanced technologies, and globally aligned methodologies. Through a distributed network of certified professionals, partner alliances, and intelligence centers, Codec Networks ensures consistent service quality and rapid response across time zones and geographies.
What truly differentiates us is our Local Expertise — a deep understanding of national regulations, industry frameworks, and operational nuances that shape cybersecurity implementation in each region.
Our hybrid delivery model blends remote and on-site collaboration, combining the agility of digital operations with the contextual understanding of local consultants. This ensures culturally aligned communication, faster problem resolution, and seamless coordination with client teams.
With a presence across India, Codec Networks empowers global enterprises to manage cybersecurity uniformly while adapting to local risks, regulations, and realities.
Codec Networks – Global Vision. Local Precision. Consistent Cyber Resilience.
“With Codec Networks, you’re not just buying a service — you’re investing in a cybersecurity ally who understands your business, defends your reputation, and strengthens your future.”
At Codec Networks, we believe cybersecurity is not a project — it’s a partnership. Our approach is built on trust, transparency, and transformation, helping clients evolve from compliance readiness to cyber resilience.
Your Strategic Security Partner
Codec Networks acts as a strategic security partner, providing continuous roadmap development, architecture reviews, and improvement programs that evolve with your business and the threat landscape.
“We don’t just secure businesses — we empower them to lead with confidence in a digital-first world.”
Our strength lies in the fusion of technical depth, regulatory insight, industry specialization, and future readiness — providing unmatched cybersecurity value to enterprises across India and beyond.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience. Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
Every engagement reflects our belief that advisory must meet assurance — a promise we deliver through partnership, integrity, and measurable impact.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance. Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
And above all —
“Decoding Threats. Coding Solutions.” That’s the Codec Networks Advantage.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Every customer testimonial is proof of our commitment, highlighting security,
compliance, and resilience enabled by Codec Networks’ services.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Asking the right questions is the first step toward security; our FAQs
The service is primarily relevant to regulated Payment Aggregators, including entities processing online, physical or cross-border payment transactions. Payment Gateways, technology service providers and outsourced payment-processing partners may also undertake the assessment where required contractually, voluntarily or under applicable regulatory directions.
Applicable regulated entities are required to conduct system audits, including cyber-security assessments, at the frequency and within the reporting timelines prescribed by RBI. The exact requirement depends on the entity’s authorization status, business model and current RBI directions.
Payment Gateways may not be subject to every requirement applicable to Payment Aggregators. However, RBI recommends the adoption of prescribed technology and security controls, and such assessments may also be required by acquiring banks, card networks, customers or contractual arrangements.
No. Codec Networks provides an independent audit report based on the agreed scope and evidence examined. RBI authorization, continuation of business approval or acceptance of the audit report remains entirely within RBI’s regulatory authority.
The audit frequency should follow applicable RBI directions, contractual commitments and the organization’s risk profile. Annual audits may be supplemented by change-based or targeted assessments following major system changes, security incidents or material outsourcing arrangements.
The scope may include information-security governance, payment applications, infrastructure, network security, access controls, encryption, secure development, API security, logging and monitoring, incident response, business continuity, vendor risk, data security and applicable payment-security controls.
Codec Networks follows a risk-based approach comprising scope confirmation, document and evidence review, stakeholder discussions, control-design assessment, technical validation, sampling, vulnerability assessment, risk classification, reporting and agreed retesting.
VAPT may be included where agreed in the engagement scope. Testing is conducted only against authorized assets, during approved testing windows and under documented rules of engagement to minimize operational and business risks.
Where relevant, the assessment may reference ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, PCI Software Security Framework, NIST CSF, OWASP and other recognized frameworks. Their use does not constitute certification or formal attestation against those standards.
Yes, where included in scope. The assessment may examine vendor governance, contractual security requirements, access arrangements, cloud or hosting dependencies, incident obligations and evidence of security controls operated by critical service providers.
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include an executive summary, detailed audit report, control-compliance matrix, evidence index, risk-rated observations, recommended corrective actions and a retest or closure report.
Findings are prioritized according to their likelihood, business impact, exploitability and regulatory relevance. Where applicable, technical vulnerabilities may be mapped to CVSS, EPSS, CWE or CVE references to support risk-based remediation.
Codec Networks may clarify findings, conduct remediation workshops and validate corrective actions when included in the agreed scope. Responsibility for selecting, implementing and operating corrective controls remains with the auditee organization.
No. An audit is a point-in-time, scope-bound and evidence-based assessment involving defined systems, samples and testing limitations. It cannot guarantee identification of every vulnerability, prevention of future incidents or continuous compliance.
Legal opinions, financial audits, tax validation, statutory certification, escrow or net-worth verification, RBI authorization, ISO certification and PCI ROC/AOC attestations are excluded unless expressly contracted and performed by appropriately qualified or authorized professionals.
The service is primarily relevant to regulated Payment Aggregators, including entities processing online, physical or cross-border payment transactions. Payment Gateways, technology service providers and outsourced payment-processing partners may also undertake the assessment where required contractually, voluntarily or under applicable regulatory directions.
Applicable regulated entities are required to conduct system audits, including cyber-security assessments, at the frequency and within the reporting timelines prescribed by RBI. The exact requirement depends on the entity’s authorization status, business model and current RBI directions.
Payment Gateways may not be subject to every requirement applicable to Payment Aggregators. However, RBI recommends the adoption of prescribed technology and security controls, and such assessments may also be required by acquiring banks, card networks, customers or contractual arrangements.
No. Codec Networks provides an independent audit report based on the agreed scope and evidence examined. RBI authorization, continuation of business approval or acceptance of the audit report remains entirely within RBI’s regulatory authority.
The audit frequency should follow applicable RBI directions, contractual commitments and the organization’s risk profile. Annual audits may be supplemented by change-based or targeted assessments following major system changes, security incidents or material outsourcing arrangements.
The scope may include information-security governance, payment applications, infrastructure, network security, access controls, encryption, secure development, API security, logging and monitoring, incident response, business continuity, vendor risk, data security and applicable payment-security controls.
Codec Networks follows a risk-based approach comprising scope confirmation, document and evidence review, stakeholder discussions, control-design assessment, technical validation, sampling, vulnerability assessment, risk classification, reporting and agreed retesting.
VAPT may be included where agreed in the engagement scope. Testing is conducted only against authorized assets, during approved testing windows and under documented rules of engagement to minimize operational and business risks.
Where relevant, the assessment may reference ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27002, ISO/IEC 27005, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, PCI Software Security Framework, NIST CSF, OWASP and other recognized frameworks. Their use does not constitute certification or formal attestation against those standards.
Yes, where included in scope. The assessment may examine vendor governance, contractual security requirements, access arrangements, cloud or hosting dependencies, incident obligations and evidence of security controls operated by critical service providers.
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include an executive summary, detailed audit report, control-compliance matrix, evidence index, risk-rated observations, recommended corrective actions and a retest or closure report.
Findings are prioritized according to their likelihood, business impact, exploitability and regulatory relevance. Where applicable, technical vulnerabilities may be mapped to CVSS, EPSS, CWE or CVE references to support risk-based remediation.
Codec Networks may clarify findings, conduct remediation workshops and validate corrective actions when included in the agreed scope. Responsibility for selecting, implementing and operating corrective controls remains with the auditee organization.
No. An audit is a point-in-time, scope-bound and evidence-based assessment involving defined systems, samples and testing limitations. It cannot guarantee identification of every vulnerability, prevention of future incidents or continuous compliance.
Legal opinions, financial audits, tax validation, statutory certification, escrow or net-worth verification, RBI authorization, ISO certification and PCI ROC/AOC attestations are excluded unless expressly contracted and performed by appropriately qualified or authorized professionals.