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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for Defence
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help defence PSUs, private manufacturers, suppliers, research organisations and start-ups resolve their threats and meet SMLDI 2025, CERT-In and partner expectations.
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In this document 1. Our approach 2. Mapping threats to services 3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector 4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector 5. Sector programmes built from the bundles 6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience 7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping 8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix 9. Delivery methodology and deliverables 10. Why Codec Networks 11. Annex: indicative commercial ranges |
1. Our approach
Defence organisations need security that protects capability and stands up to scrutiny. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Mission first: every control is judged by what it does for the confidentiality of designs, the integrity of products and the continuity of programmes.
- Clearance-aware delivery: assessments of classified or restricted environments are carried out only by vetted staff, under the customer's security clearance procedures, on site and on the customer's systems where required, with no controlled data leaving the customer's custody.
- Assume compromise: segment networks, control transfers, monitor around the clock and rehearse response so incidents are found early, contained and reported on time.
- Prove it: findings mapped to SMLDI 2025, CERT-In's Directions and audit guidelines, NCIIPC controls, NIST SP 800-171 and ISO/IEC 27001.
2. Mapping threats to services
The table maps the 18 threats identified in Document 4 of this set to the Codec Networks services that help mitigate them.
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Threat / challenge |
Applicable Codec Networks services |
Intended outcome |
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State-linked espionage and APT intrusion |
Threat hunting, compromise assessment, EDR, forensics |
Intruders found and removed |
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Spear-phishing with defence-themed lures |
Email security review, lookalike-domain controls, phishing simulation |
Engineers and officers who are hard to fool |
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Supplier and tier-2/3 compromise |
Tiered supplier assessments, contract clauses, secure exchange |
Accountable suppliers |
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Theft of designs, drawings and source code |
PLM and repository access reviews, DLP review, monitoring |
Designs that stay inside |
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Ransomware on IT and production systems |
Infrastructure VAPT, segmentation, backup testing, managed SOC |
Lines that keep running |
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OT and shop-floor network intrusion |
OT assessment, IT–OT segmentation, remote-access review |
Safe and running plants |
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Insider leaks and data mishandling |
Insider risk review, PAM, activity monitoring, investigations |
Controlled data handled properly |
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Removable-media and cross-domain leakage |
Restricted environment and media control assessments under clearance |
Isolated networks that stay isolated |
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Firmware and embedded software tampering |
Firmware review, code signing, verified boot, SBOM |
Products that are what they claim |
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Counterfeit and tampered components |
Component provenance and supplier assurance reviews |
Authentic parts |
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Partner portal and collaboration account abuse |
Portal and identity reviews, partner access monitoring |
Partners who cannot become the weak link |
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Remote access and VPN compromise |
Remote-access assessment, MFA, patch assurance |
A closed front door |
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Hacktivist defacement and DDoS |
External exposure scans, web hardening, defacement monitoring |
Public sites that stay intact |
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Fake apps, lookalike domains and impersonation |
Domain and app monitoring, takedown support, awareness |
Fakes found and removed fast |
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Cloud and SaaS misuse by smaller firms |
Cloud configuration and identity reviews, data handling policy |
No accidental exposure |
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Weak secure development practices |
Secure SDLC, code review, secret scanning, pipeline security |
Secure, verifiable releases |
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Backup and recovery failure |
Backup review, offline copies, restore drills for MES and design data |
Proven recovery |
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Weak detection and 6-hour reporting |
Managed SOC, playbooks, IR retainer |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector
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Service line |
Sector-relevant services |
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Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing |
Corporate, plant, test-bench and ground segment assessments; external attack surface; restricted environment assessments under clearance; red teaming |
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Application, firmware & secure development |
Secure SDLC reviews, source code and firmware assessments, build pipeline and code-signing reviews, mobile and drone control app testing |
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Infrastructure, cloud & zero trust |
Segmentation and air-gap architecture, data transfer controls, identity and privileged access, cloud reviews for start-ups and MSMEs |
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Information security audit & compliance |
SMLDI 2025 cyber gap assessments, CERT-In risk-based audits incl. OT, NCIIPC-aligned reviews, NIST SP 800-171 readiness |
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OT & plant security |
OT and test-bench assessments, IT–OT segmentation, vendor remote-access review, IEC 62443 gap analysis |
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Supply chain & third-party risk |
Tiered supplier assessments, secure exchange design, contract clauses, component provenance reviews |
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GRC & ISO/IEC 27001 |
ISMS implementation, data classification policies, security organisation and CISO support, crisis management plans |
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Data privacy & protection |
DPDP programmes for employee, vetting, visitor and partner data; retention and breach workflows |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
IT, plant and partner access monitoring, threat hunting, log architecture and readiness for MoD CSOC integration |
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Cyber forensics & incident response |
Espionage, leak and insider investigations, ransomware response, evidence handling and CERT-In reporting support |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to defence PSUs, private defence manufacturers, suppliers and strategic organisations; the Global Cyber Back-Office SPV Program (Bundle 12) is offered separately for international clients.
Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector.
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Bundle |
Name |
Sector-relevant scope |
Best suited for |
Key deliverables |
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B1 |
Cyber Assessment & VAPT Assurance Program |
Corporate, plant, test-bench and ground segment assessments; restricted environments under clearance |
DPSUs, primes, suppliers and strategic organisations |
Assessment reports, retests and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
Secure SDLC, source code, firmware, build pipeline and app security |
Start-ups, software teams, electronics and space firms |
Code and firmware reports, pipeline review, SBOM guidance |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
Segmentation, air-gap and transfer architecture, identity and PAM, cloud |
DPSUs, primes, R&D organisations, MSMEs on cloud |
Architecture review and remediation roadmap |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
SMLDI 2025 gap assessments, CERT-In audits incl. OT, NIST SP 800-171 readiness |
Every licensed manufacturer and DPSU; US supply partners |
Audit report, gap matrix, evidence tracker |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
ISO/IEC 27001 ISMS, data classification, security organisation and policies |
Primes, suppliers and start-ups seeking certification |
Maturity scorecard, policies, ISMS documents |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Employee, vetting, visitor and partner personal data under DPDP |
All organisations ahead of May 2027 |
Privacy gap assessment, data map, roadmap |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 SOC for IT, plant and partner access; threat hunting; CSOC log readiness |
DPSUs, primes, MSMEs and start-ups |
SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR, incident records |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
Espionage, leak, insider and ransomware investigations and RCA |
Any organisation facing an incident or alert |
Forensic report, RCA, reporting support |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
Tiered supplier, partner and component assurance |
Primes and DPSUs with large supplier bases |
Supplier risk register and assessment reports |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Spear-phishing simulation, awareness and crisis exercises |
Engineers, officers, leadership and security teams |
Exercise reports and playbooks |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
AI, autonomy and drone software risk reviews |
Start-ups and primes building AI-enabled systems |
Risk assessment and controls |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six defence and strategic industry programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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SMLDI & Audit Readiness Programme |
B4, B5, B1 |
SMLDI gap closure, CERT-In audits, policies, evidence |
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Supply Chain Assurance Programme |
B9, B4, B7 |
Tiered supplier reviews, secure exchange, partner monitoring |
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Secure Development & Firmware Assurance |
B2, B9, B11 |
Secure SDLC, code and firmware review, signing, SBOM |
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Restricted Environment Assurance |
B1, B3, B8 |
Air-gap, transfer and media controls under clearance |
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Plant & OT Resilience |
B3, B1, B7 |
IT–OT segmentation, remote access, backups, monitoring |
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Managed SOC & Espionage Readiness |
B7, B8, B10 |
Threat hunting, response, six-hour reporting, exercises |
6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience
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Package element |
Foundation |
Assurance |
Continuous Resilience |
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Typical organisation |
MSME suppliers and defence start-ups |
Private primes, mid-size manufacturers and labs |
Defence PSUs and strategic organisations |
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Testing |
B1 + B2: infrastructure and cloud VAPT, secure development quick check |
B1 + B2: plant, application and firmware testing |
B1 + B2 + B10: restricted environment reviews, red teaming |
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Audit and GRC |
B4: SMLDI and supplier gap review |
B4 + B5: SMLDI and CERT-In audit cycle, ISO 27001 |
B4 + B5 + B9: SMLDI, NCIIPC-aligned, OT and supplier audits |
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Architecture and privacy |
B6: privacy quick assessment |
B3 + B6: IT–OT segmentation and DPDP programme |
B3 + B6 + B11: air-gap architecture, DPDP and AI risk reviews |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: managed SOC + B8 |
B7: SOC with threat hunting and CSOC log readiness + B8 |
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Reporting |
Customer questionnaire and evidence pack |
CISO and management reporting |
Board, ministry, DDP and partner-ready reporting |
7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping
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Requirement (source) |
How Codec Networks helps |
Bundle |
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Cyber incidents to CERT-In within six hours; 180-day logs in India (CERT-In Directions, 2022) |
Managed SOC, log architecture, IR retainer and reporting support |
B7, B8 |
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Dedicated CISO and vetted security officers (SMLDI 2025) |
CISO support, security organisation and policies |
B5, B4 |
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Cyber controls including firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM and PAM (SMLDI 2025) |
SMLDI cyber gap assessment and architecture review |
B4, B3 |
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Official work on air-gapped networks; data classification (SMLDI 2025) |
Restricted environment and transfer control assessments under clearance |
B3, B1 |
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Log integration with the MoD CSOC where specified (SMLDI 2025) |
Log architecture and SOC readiness review |
B7 |
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Risk-based independent audits including OT (CERT-In audit guidelines, 2025) |
Comprehensive infrastructure, application and OT audits |
B4, B1 |
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Controls for notified protected systems (IT Act Sections 70 and 70A; NCIIPC) |
NCIIPC-aligned control reviews, segmentation and monitoring |
B4, B3, B7 |
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NIST SP 800-171 controls for covered defence information (DFARS; CMMC) |
Readiness assessment, data segregation and supplier flow-down |
B4, B9 |
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Auditor eligibility and independence Defence and PSU tenders for security audits commonly require bidders to hold current CERT-In empanelment, and classified or restricted work requires the customer's security clearance and vetting procedures to be followed. Codec Networks is CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category); it confirms eligibility, independence and staffing that meets the customer's clearance requirements in each proposal. |
8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix
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Threat / challenge |
Primary bundle |
Supporting bundles |
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State-linked espionage and APT intrusion |
B7 |
B8, B1 |
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Spear-phishing with defence-themed lures |
B10 |
B3, B7 |
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Supplier and tier-2/3 compromise |
B9 |
B4, B7 |
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Theft of designs, drawings and source code |
B3 |
B7, B8 |
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Ransomware on IT and production systems |
B3 |
B1, B7, B8 |
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OT and shop-floor network intrusion |
B4 |
B3, B7 |
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Insider leaks and data mishandling |
B7 |
B3, B8 |
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Removable-media and cross-domain leakage |
B3 |
B1, B8 |
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Firmware and embedded software tampering |
B2 |
B9, B11 |
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Counterfeit and tampered components |
B9 |
B2 |
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Partner portal and collaboration account abuse |
B3 |
B9, B7 |
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Remote access and VPN compromise |
B1 |
B3, B7 |
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Hacktivist defacement and DDoS |
B1 |
B7 |
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Fake apps, lookalike domains and impersonation |
B7 |
B10 |
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Cloud and SaaS misuse by smaller firms |
B3 |
B5 |
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Weak secure development practices |
B2 |
B5 |
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Backup and recovery failure |
B3 |
B10 |
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Weak detection and 6-hour reporting |
B7 |
B8 |
“Primary” and “supporting” indicate suggested combinations, not guaranteed mitigation or complete coverage.
9. Delivery methodology and deliverables
Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology.
Typical deliverables include corporate, plant, test-bench and ground segment assessment reports with retests, restricted environment assessment reports prepared and held under the customer's security procedures, source code, firmware and build pipeline review reports with SBOM guidance, segmentation and air-gap architecture reviews, SMLDI 2025 cyber gap assessments and CERT-In audit reports with gap matrices and closure trackers, NIST SP 800-171 readiness reports, tiered supplier assessment reports and risk registers, ISO 27001 readiness reports and data classification policies, a DPDP gap assessment, forensic and root-cause reports with CERT-In reporting support, exercise reports and managed SOC reporting.
10. Why Codec Networks
- CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services, and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category).
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.
- Full stack: VAPT, regulatory audit, managed SOC, forensics, privacy and Board advisory from one partner, so findings, monitoring and closure stay connected.
- Defence-sector depth: DPSU, private manufacturer, supplier, research and start-up environments assessed against SMLDI 2025, CERT-In's Directions and 2025 audit policy, NCIIPC controls, NIST SP 800-171 and ISO/IEC 27001, with restricted work delivered under the customer's clearance procedures; Codec Networks' clients include ministry-level defence bodies and defence public-sector undertakings.
- Recognised frameworks and tools: OWASP ASVS/MASVS and API Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS; tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Prowler and leading SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Certified people: CEH, OSCP, CPENT, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CHFI, CTIA and ECIH professionals.
Annex: Indicative commercial ranges
For internal sales reference only—remove this annex before sharing externally. Ranges are taken from the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models and are subject to scoping, asset counts, frequency and service levels.
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Bundle |
Package examples and indicative ranges |
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B1 VAPT Assurance |
Essential ₹1.5–5 lakh; Professional ₹5–15 lakh; Enterprise ₹15–40 lakh; Annual retainer ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore |
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B2 AppSec & DevSecOps |
API Quick Check ₹2–6 lakh; AppSec Professional ₹8–20 lakh; DevSecOps Maturity ₹12–35 lakh; Secure SDLC retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B3 Cloud & Zero Trust |
Cloud Essential ₹3–8 lakh; Professional ₹8–25 lakh; Enterprise ₹25–75 lakh; Continuous assurance ₹2–10 lakh/month |
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B4 Regulatory Audit |
Gap review ₹5–15 lakh; Full regulatory audit ₹15–50 lakh; Multi-framework audit ₹30 lakh–₹1.25 crore; Annual retainer ₹3–20 lakh/month |
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B5 GRC, ISO, SOC 2 |
ISO readiness ₹5–15 lakh; ISO implementation ₹15–45 lakh; SOC 2 readiness ₹15–60 lakh; GRC retainer ₹2–12 lakh/month |
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B6 Privacy & DPDPA |
Quick assessment ₹3–10 lakh; Implementation ₹10–40 lakh; DPO-as-a-Service ₹2–8 lakh/month; Privacy retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B7 Managed SOC |
Starter ₹2–5 lakh/month; Professional ₹5–15 lakh/month; Enterprise ₹15–50 lakh/month; co-managed per FTE/shift |
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B8 Forensics & IR |
Triage ₹3–15 lakh; Full investigation ₹15–75 lakh; Ransomware response ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore; IR retainer ₹5–50 lakh/year |
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B9 TPRM |
₹25,000–₹2 lakh per vendor; batch pricing for 50–500 vendors; retainer ₹3–25 lakh/month |
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B10 Simulation & Tabletop |
Awareness ₹1–5 lakh; Phishing simulation ₹2–10 lakh; Tabletop ₹5–20 lakh; Cyber war-game ₹15–75 lakh; Annual retainer ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore/year |
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B11 Emerging Tech |
AI/LLM risk review ₹5–25 lakh; Smart contract audit ₹5–50 lakh; Emerging tech retainer ₹5–25 lakh/month |
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Note: Service scope, deliverables, monitoring coverage and service levels are confirmed during engagement scoping. Services support risk reduction and assurance but do not guarantee prevention of all cyber incidents or regulatory compliance. Regulatory references are summaries; confirm against the official instruments applicable to each entity.