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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for Telecom Providers
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help telecom and connectivity providers resolve their threats and meet the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, CERT-In and DPDP.
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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
Telecom providers need assurance across networks, cores, subscribers and vendors. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Map to the rules: align engagements to the Telecommunications Act, Telecom Cyber Security Rules, CERT-In and DPDP.
- Hunt, don't just scan: assume persistent adversaries in network infrastructure.
- Control privileged and vendor access: to every network element.
- Protect subscribers: SIM, data and fraud controls end to end.
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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Nation-state intrusion |
Threat hunting, device hardening, red teaming |
Persistent access found and removed |
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Signalling and core attacks |
Signalling and 5G core assessments |
Protected core |
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SIM-swap fraud |
SIM-change process review, dealer monitoring |
Fewer fraudulent swaps |
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Subscriber data theft |
OSS/BSS VAPT, DPDPA programme |
Protected subscriber data |
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DDoS |
DDoS resilience testing |
Validated defences |
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BGP and DNS hijacking |
Routing and DNS security review |
Secured routing |
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Ransomware on IT |
Ransomware simulation, backup testing |
Tested recovery |
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Router and CPE compromise |
Device and firmware security review |
Hardened edge |
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Supply-chain compromise |
Vendor and supply-chain assessment |
Trusted products |
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Vendor access abuse |
Vendor access brokering review |
Controlled support |
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Core misconfiguration |
Kubernetes and API reviews |
Secure network functions |
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Insider and dealer misuse |
Access reviews, insider monitoring |
Accountable access |
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Spam and smishing |
Messaging abuse controls review |
Reduced subscriber harm |
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Physical tampering |
Physical and remote site assessment |
Protected sites |
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Enterprise customer compromise |
Managed service security review |
Assured services |
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Interconnect fraud |
Fraud analytics review |
Lower revenue leakage |
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Weak detection |
Telecom-aware SOC, playbooks |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
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Recovery failure |
DR drills for core and IT |
Proven recovery |
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 |
Network, 5G core, signalling, IT and OSS/BSS testing; red teaming |
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Cloud & infrastructure security |
Cloud-native core, Kubernetes, NFV, routing and DNS security reviews |
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Information security audit & compliance |
Telecom Cyber Security Rules and CTI gap assessments, cyber security policy, ISO/IEC 27001 |
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Offensive security & simulation |
Red teaming, social engineering of dealers and help desks, crisis exercises |
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Data privacy & protection |
Subscriber data and CDR protection, DPDPA readiness |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
Telecom-aware SOC, network telemetry, threat hunting, fraud signals |
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Cyber forensics |
Network intrusion and fraud investigations, root-cause analysis |
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Third-party risk management |
Network vendor, managed partner and dealer assessments |
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Emerging technology security |
Private 5G, IoT and AI-driven network operations security |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to telecom and connectivity providers; 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 |
Network, core and IT testing with retest |
All providers |
PT reports and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
Subscriber apps, portals and network API testing |
Operators and ISPs |
Application and API risk report |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
Cloud-native core, NFV, routing and IAM reviews |
5G operators and ISPs |
Core and network review report |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
Telecom Cyber Security Rules and CTI assessments |
All telecom entities |
Gap matrix, evidence index |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
Cyber security policy, CTSO support, ISO 27001 |
All telecom entities |
Policy pack, maturity scorecard |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Subscriber data protection and DPDPA |
Operators and ISPs ahead of May 2027 |
Privacy gap assessment |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 telecom SOC with hunting |
Operators and large ISPs |
SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
Network intrusion and fraud investigations |
Any provider facing compromise |
Forensic report and RCA |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
Vendor, managed partner and dealer assessments |
Providers with outsourced operations |
Vendor risk assessments |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Outage, ransomware and crisis exercises |
Boards, network and IT teams |
Exercise reports |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
Private 5G and IoT security |
Private network operators |
Risk assessment |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six telecom programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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Telecom Cyber Compliance Programme |
B4, B5 |
Telecom Cyber Security Rules, CTI, policy and CTSO |
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Network & Core Security |
B1, B3 |
Routers, 5G core and signalling |
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Threat Hunting & SOC |
B7, B8 |
Persistent intrusion and 6-hour reporting |
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Subscriber Protection |
B6, B2, B7 |
SIM-swap, data and fraud |
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Vendor & Supply Chain Assurance |
B9 |
Trusted sources and vendor access |
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Resilience Programme |
B10, B3 |
DDoS, ransomware and DR |
6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience
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Package element |
Foundation |
Assurance |
Continuous Resilience |
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Typical organisation |
Regional ISPs and infrastructure providers |
National ISPs and enterprise connectivity |
Mobile operators and network vendors |
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Testing |
B1: network and edge VAPT |
B1 + B2: IT, OSS/BSS and portal testing |
B1 + B3 + B10: core, signalling and red teaming |
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Audit and GRC |
B4: Cyber Security Rules gap check |
B4 + B5: policy, CTSO and ISO 27001 |
B4 + B5 + B9: CTI and supply-chain assurance |
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Cloud and privacy |
B3: router and DNS hardening |
B3 + B6: access reviews and DPDPA |
B3 + B6 + B11: 5G core and private network assurance |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: managed SOC + B8 |
B7: SOC with hunting and fraud signals + B8 |
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Reporting |
Compliance checklist |
Management and CTSO reporting |
Board and regulator reporting |
7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping
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Requirement (source) |
How Codec Networks helps |
Bundle |
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Cyber security policy and Chief Telecommunication Security Officer (Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024) |
Policy and governance support |
B5 |
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Security incidents within 6 hours; details within 24 hours (Telecom Cyber Security Rules) |
SOC, IR retainer and reporting support |
B7, B8 |
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Obligations for critical telecommunication infrastructure (CTI Rules, 2024) |
CTI readiness assessment and testing |
B4, B1 |
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Trusted sources and products (NSDTS, 2021) |
Supply-chain assurance and documentation |
B9 |
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Equipment security testing (MTCTE/ITSAR) |
Vendor and product security review |
B9 |
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Cyber incidents to CERT-In within six hours; 180-day logs |
Logging review and SOC |
B7 |
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Subscriber personal data safeguards (DPDP) |
DPDPA programme |
B6 |
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Secure network functions and access (Telecommunications Act; licence) |
Core and access reviews |
B3 |
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Auditor eligibility and independence Where a regulator, standard or contract requires CERT-In empanelled or independent auditors, Codec Networks—CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services—confirms eligibility and independence in each proposal. |
8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix
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Threat / challenge |
Primary bundle |
Supporting bundles |
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Nation-state intrusion |
B7 |
B1, B8 |
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Signalling and core attacks |
B1 |
B3 |
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SIM-swap fraud |
B7 |
B2, B8 |
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Subscriber data theft |
B6 |
B1 |
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DDoS |
B3 |
B10 |
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BGP and DNS hijacking |
B3 |
B7 |
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Ransomware |
B7 |
B8, B10 |
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Router and CPE compromise |
B3 |
B1 |
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Supply-chain compromise |
B9 |
B1 |
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Vendor access abuse |
B3 |
B9 |
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Core misconfiguration |
B3 |
B1 |
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Insider and dealer misuse |
B7 |
B8 |
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Spam and smishing |
B7 |
B2 |
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Physical tampering |
B1 |
B5 |
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Enterprise customer compromise |
B3 |
B7 |
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Interconnect fraud |
B7 |
B4 |
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Weak detection |
B7 |
B8 |
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Recovery failure |
B10 |
B3 |
“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 a Telecom Cyber Security Rules gap matrix, a cyber security policy pack, network, core and OSS/BSS test reports with retests, a 5G core and Kubernetes review, a SIM-change controls review, threat hunting reports, vendor risk assessments and 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.
- Telecom depth: routers, 5G core, signalling, OSS/BSS and SIM-fraud scenarios tested the way attackers use them.
- 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 |
Talk to Codec Networks
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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.