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RBI Cyber Security Framework Audit Service for Banks
Codec Networks is an Information Security Auditing Organization, providing independent, evidence-based and risk-focused audits to help banks for assessing alignment with RBI Circular RBI/2015-16/418 dated 2 June 2016, “Cyber Security Framework in Banks.” The assessment covers applicable RBI requirements relating to Board-approved cybersecurity governance, cyber-risk management, secure technology architecture, continuous surveillance, Security Operations Centre operations, incident detection and reporting, cyber crisis management, customer protection, resilience and the baseline controls.
Codec Networks is a CERT-In empanelled auditing organization mandated to offer this service
The engagement is planned according to the bank’s regulatory applicability, asset inventory, business criticality and threat exposure. Codec Networks evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of relevant controls through document and evidence review, stakeholder interviews, configuration and log validation, risk-based sampling and authorized technical testing. Greater audit attention is assigned to critical and customer-facing systems, digital channels, applications and APIs, networks, cloud and hosted environments, privileged access, SOC and monitoring processes, incident response, third-party dependencies, and business continuity and disaster recovery arrangements.
Deliverables may include a clause-wise compliance assessment, evidence-supported observations, risk-rated findings, executive management summary, practical remediation recommendations, corrective-action tracker and agreed follow-up validation. The service provides independent, point-in-time reasonable assurance within the approved scope and available evidence.
RBI Cyber Security Framework Audit Service for Banks
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.
Banks operate highly interconnected digital environments supporting customer accounts, payment systems, internet and mobile banking, ATM networks, APIs, cloud platforms and third-party service providers. A cyber incident affecting these environments may result in financial loss, service disruption, data compromise, regulatory exposure and loss of public confidence. RBI’s Cyber Security Framework in Banks therefore positions cybersecurity as a Board-governed business risk requiring continuous monitoring, timely incident response and institution-wide resilience—not merely a periodic technology exercise.
Effective implementation of the framework supports:
- Protection of customer information and digital transactions
- Resilience of critical banking systems and services
- Board and senior-management oversight of cyber risk
- Timely detection, escalation and reporting of cyber incidents
- Strengthened SOC, threat intelligence and cyber-crisis capabilities
- Improved management of technology, cloud and third-party risks
- Sustained customer, stakeholder and regulatory confidence
Independent auditing is significant because it enables banks to assess whether approved policies and controls are not only documented but also implemented and operating effectively across critical systems, processes and outsourced environments.
Codec Networks’ RBI Cyber Security Framework Audit Service helps applicable banks obtain an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment of their cybersecurity governance and control environment. The engagement translates the RBI circular and its annexures into practical audit criteria and evaluates control design and operating effectiveness through document review, stakeholder interviews, technical validation, configuration and log review, risk-based sampling and authorized security testing.
The service is particularly relevant for assessing:
- Board-approved cybersecurity policies and governance arrangements
- Identification and protection of critical information assets
- Secure technology architecture, access control and network security
- Security monitoring, SOC operations and threat intelligence
- Vulnerability, patch, malware and privileged-access management
- Incident detection, escalation, reporting and cyber-crisis preparedness
- Application, API, database, cloud and digital-channel security
- Business continuity, disaster recovery and third-party dependencies
- Closure of previous audit and regulatory observations
Codec Networks provides evidence-supported findings, business-oriented risk ratings, an executive summary, practical remediation recommendations and agreed follow-up validation. The engagement assists management in prioritising improvement and strengthening audit readiness.
Cyber Security Framework in Banks, and for banking entities that adopt the framework pursuant to other applicable RBI directions, licensing conditions or internal governance requirements. Applicability should be confirmed for each engagement against the bank’s category, operating model and current RBI instructions.
Applicable customers may include:
- Public-sector banks
- Private-sector banks
- Foreign banks operating through branches or subsidiaries in India
- Small finance banks and payments banks, subject to applicable RBI directions
- Other scheduled commercial banks covered by the circular
- Banking subsidiaries or shared-service entities managing critical technology operations
- Banks undergoing regulatory inspection, internal audit, control remediation or major technology transformation
Technology service providers, fintech partners, cloud providers, data-centre operators, payment processors and other outsourced service providers may also form part of the audit scope where they support the bank’s critical systems or processes. However, the regulated bank remains responsible for determining applicability, overseeing outsourced activities and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Codec Networks’ independent, risk-based assessment helps banks obtain a structured view of their alignment with applicable RBI cybersecurity expectations and the effectiveness of their security controls. The engagement connects regulatory requirements with technical implementation, operational practices, documentary evidence and business risk.
Key benefits include:
- Clause-wise assessment of applicable RBI requirements
- Independent evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness
- Identification of regulatory, cybersecurity and operational-resilience gaps
- Prioritisation of findings according to risk, criticality and business impact
- Evidence-based reporting for management, Audit Committee and Board review
- Improved readiness for RBI inspection and internal or statutory audits
- Practical remediation recommendations and corrective-action tracking
- Follow-up validation of agreed corrective actions
- Enhanced visibility over SOC, incident response, digital channels and third-party risks
- Better protection of critical banking services, customer information and digital transactions
The service provides scoped, point-in-time reasonable assurance based on the systems, samples and evidence examined. Final responsibility for remediation, risk acceptance and regulatory compliance remains with the auditee bank.
Banks operate highly interconnected digital environments supporting customer accounts, payment systems, internet and mobile banking, ATM networks, APIs, cloud platforms and third-party service providers. A cyber incident affecting these environments may result in financial loss, service disruption, data compromise, regulatory exposure and loss of public confidence. RBI’s Cyber Security Framework in Banks therefore positions cybersecurity as a Board-governed business risk requiring continuous monitoring, timely incident response and institution-wide resilience—not merely a periodic technology exercise.
Effective implementation of the framework supports:
- Protection of customer information and digital transactions
- Resilience of critical banking systems and services
- Board and senior-management oversight of cyber risk
- Timely detection, escalation and reporting of cyber incidents
- Strengthened SOC, threat intelligence and cyber-crisis capabilities
- Improved management of technology, cloud and third-party risks
- Sustained customer, stakeholder and regulatory confidence
Independent auditing is significant because it enables banks to assess whether approved policies and controls are not only documented but also implemented and operating effectively across critical systems, processes and outsourced environments.
Codec Networks’ RBI Cyber Security Framework Audit Service helps applicable banks obtain an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment of their cybersecurity governance and control environment. The engagement translates the RBI circular and its annexures into practical audit criteria and evaluates control design and operating effectiveness through document review, stakeholder interviews, technical validation, configuration and log review, risk-based sampling and authorized security testing.
The service is particularly relevant for assessing:
- Board-approved cybersecurity policies and governance arrangements
- Identification and protection of critical information assets
- Secure technology architecture, access control and network security
- Security monitoring, SOC operations and threat intelligence
- Vulnerability, patch, malware and privileged-access management
- Incident detection, escalation, reporting and cyber-crisis preparedness
- Application, API, database, cloud and digital-channel security
- Business continuity, disaster recovery and third-party dependencies
- Closure of previous audit and regulatory observations
Codec Networks provides evidence-supported findings, business-oriented risk ratings, an executive summary, practical remediation recommendations and agreed follow-up validation. The engagement assists management in prioritising improvement and strengthening audit readiness.
Cyber Security Framework in Banks, and for banking entities that adopt the framework pursuant to other applicable RBI directions, licensing conditions or internal governance requirements. Applicability should be confirmed for each engagement against the bank’s category, operating model and current RBI instructions.
Applicable customers may include:
- Public-sector banks
- Private-sector banks
- Foreign banks operating through branches or subsidiaries in India
- Small finance banks and payments banks, subject to applicable RBI directions
- Other scheduled commercial banks covered by the circular
- Banking subsidiaries or shared-service entities managing critical technology operations
- Banks undergoing regulatory inspection, internal audit, control remediation or major technology transformation
Technology service providers, fintech partners, cloud providers, data-centre operators, payment processors and other outsourced service providers may also form part of the audit scope where they support the bank’s critical systems or processes. However, the regulated bank remains responsible for determining applicability, overseeing outsourced activities and maintaining regulatory compliance.
Codec Networks’ independent, risk-based assessment helps banks obtain a structured view of their alignment with applicable RBI cybersecurity expectations and the effectiveness of their security controls. The engagement connects regulatory requirements with technical implementation, operational practices, documentary evidence and business risk.
Key benefits include:
- Clause-wise assessment of applicable RBI requirements
- Independent evaluation of control design and operating effectiveness
- Identification of regulatory, cybersecurity and operational-resilience gaps
- Prioritisation of findings according to risk, criticality and business impact
- Evidence-based reporting for management, Audit Committee and Board review
- Improved readiness for RBI inspection and internal or statutory audits
- Practical remediation recommendations and corrective-action tracking
- Follow-up validation of agreed corrective actions
- Enhanced visibility over SOC, incident response, digital channels and third-party risks
- Better protection of critical banking services, customer information and digital transactions
The service provides scoped, point-in-time reasonable assurance based on the systems, samples and evidence examined. Final responsibility for remediation, risk acceptance and regulatory compliance remains with the auditee bank.
AUDIT FEATURES AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
Cybersecurity at Codec Networks means comprehensive features,
scalable offerings, effective delivery methods, performance-driven
The audit evaluates applicable governance, technology, operational-resilience, monitoring, incident-management and customer-protection controls. The engagement follows applicable CERT-In audit practices relating to independence, professional judgement, scope finalization, evidence collection, secure testing, quality review, reporting and follow-up. Audit scope, criteria, locations, systems, testing permissions, samples, exclusions and deliverables are agreed with the auditee before commencement. Clause references below relate to the RBI circular and its annexures.
Audit Service Features
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Service feature |
Indicative assessment coverage |
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Regulatory applicability and control mapping |
Clause-wise mapping of applicable requirements, systems, processes, control owners and evidence |
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Cybersecurity governance review |
Board-approved policy, risk appetite, Board/IT Sub-Committee oversight, organisational arrangements and escalation |
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Risk-based control assessment |
Evaluation of inherent risk, control design, residual exposure, business criticality and customer impact |
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Technology and security architecture review |
Asset inventory, network and database security, secure configuration, access management, application security and data protection |
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SOC and continuous-surveillance assessment |
Log-source coverage, SIEM monitoring, threat intelligence, alert escalation, use cases, incident workflows and SOC governance |
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VAPT and technical-control validation |
Authorised testing of applicable internet-facing and critical systems, applications, APIs and network components |
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Incident response and cyber resilience |
Cyber Crisis Management Plan, detection, containment, response, recovery, BCP/DR integration and forensic readiness |
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Third-party and outsourced-service risk |
Vendor due diligence, oversight, access, contractual security, audit rights, data protection and interconnected resilience |
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Cybersecurity metrics and awareness |
KPIs/KRIs, preparedness indicators, staff, Board, vendor and customer awareness programmes |
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Remediation and follow-up validation |
Risk-rated observations, management action plans and agreed revalidation of corrective actions |
Codec Networks adopts an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven methodology for assessing a bank’s alignment with RBI Circulars and Cyber Security Framework in Banks. The methodology follows applicable CERT-In audit principles concerning independence, professional judgement, comprehensive scoping, secure evidence handling, controlled testing, quality review, reporting and follow-up. It is tailored to the bank’s size, digital operations, technology complexity, critical assets, threat exposure and regulatory risk.
1. Engagement Initiation and Scope Finalisation
The audit objectives, regulatory criteria, business units, locations, systems, applications, cloud environments, third parties, audit period, testing permissions and exclusions are documented in the engagement letter. The scope is derived from the bank’s updated asset inventory and critical business services.
2. Applicability and Risk Profiling
Applicable requirements are mapped to systems, processes, control owners and evidence. Audit priorities are determined using business criticality, customer impact, data sensitivity, internet exposure, threat likelihood, previous incidents, outsourced dependencies and status of earlier findings.
3. Governance and Control-Design Assessment
Codec Networks reviews whether policies, governance arrangements, roles, risk-management processes and technical standards are appropriately designed to address applicable cyber risks. This includes Board oversight, cybersecurity policy, IT architecture, customer-data protection, organisational arrangements and Cyber Crisis Management Plan.
4. Evidence-Based Operating-Effectiveness Testing
Control implementation is evaluated through:
- Policy and document review
- Management and process-owner interviews
- Process walkthroughs and observation
- Configuration and architecture review
- Log, alert, ticket and incident-record validation
- Risk-based sample testing
- Review of previous findings and corrective actions
Evidence is assessed for relevance, reliability, sufficiency and traceability. Audit-related information is handled in accordance with agreed confidentiality and secure-data-handling requirements.
5. Controlled Technical Validation
Where authorised and included in scope, Codec Networks performs vulnerability assessment, penetration testing, application/API testing, network-security review, configuration assessment and related technical procedures. Testing is conducted under approved rules of engagement and designed to minimise service disruption. High-impact testing is undertaken only with explicit written permission.
6. SOC, Incident and Resilience Assessment
The audit evaluates continuous surveillance, SIEM and log-source coverage, threat intelligence, alert management, incident escalation, forensic readiness, Cyber Crisis Management Plan, BCP/DR integration and incident-reporting preparedness.
7. Risk Evaluation and Audit Reporting
Observations are validated with authorised bank representatives and reported against the applicable requirement, evidence examined, condition identified, associated risk and recommended corrective action. Technical vulnerabilities may be rated using CVSS and EPSS, where relevant, while governance and process findings are evaluated using agreed likelihood-and-impact criteria.
Reports may include:
- Executive and Board-level summary
- Clause-wise compliance assessment
- Control design and operating-effectiveness results
- Risk-rated findings and evidence references
- Practical remediation recommendations
- Management action plan and target dates
- Scope limitations, exclusions and dependencies
8. Remediation Review and Follow-Up Validation
Where included in the engagement, Codec Networks reviews corrective-action evidence and revalidates affected controls or vulnerabilities. Findings are marked closed only when sufficient evidence supports the agreed closure criteria; unresolved or partially remediated matters remain appropriately reported.
Please Note:
The audit provides independent, point-in-time reasonable assurance within the mutually agreed scope and based on the systems, samples and evidence made available.
Codec Networks adopts an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit approach to assess a bank’s alignment with RBI Circulars and applicable guidelines. The approach combines regulatory requirement mapping with business-risk evaluation, technical validation and assessment of control design and operating effectiveness. Applicable CERT-In principles concerning independence, professional judgement, secure evidence handling, controlled testing, quality review and transparent reporting guide the engagement.
Core Audit Approach
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Approach principle |
Application to the RBI circular |
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Regulatory and applicability-led |
Maps applicable RBI requirements to business processes, systems, control owners and evidence. |
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Risk-based and criticality-focused |
Prioritises critical banking services, customer-facing systems, sensitive information, internet exposure, high-risk vendors and previous incidents. |
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Governance-to-technology coverage |
Connects Board oversight and cybersecurity policy with operational processes, IT architecture and technical controls. |
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Control design and effectiveness |
Determines whether controls are suitably designed and whether available evidence demonstrates consistent operation during the audit period. |
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Evidence-driven assurance |
Uses documents, interviews, walkthroughs, configurations, logs, tickets, samples and technical results to support findings and conclusions. |
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Controlled technical validation |
Performs authorised VAPT, application/API testing and configuration review where included in scope, under agreed rules of engagement. |
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Continuous surveillance and resilience |
Assesses SOC operations, threat monitoring, incident response, cyber-crisis preparedness, forensics and BCP/DR integration.. |
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Management-oriented reporting |
Translates technical and compliance findings into business risks, priorities and practical corrective actions for management and Board oversight. |
RBI-Specific Areas of Focus
Depending on the agreed scope and applicability, the approach may cover:
- Board-approved cybersecurity policy and governance
- Cyber-risk assessment and security architecture
- Asset, software, network and database security
- Application, API and digital-channel security
- Access, privileged-account and authentication controls
- Vulnerability, patch and change management
- SOC, SIEM, logging and threat intelligence
- Customer-information and data-leakage protection
- Vendor and outsourced-service security
- Incident response, CCMP, forensics and regulatory reporting
- BCP/DR and cyber-resilience testing
- Cybersecurity metrics, employee and customer awareness
Please Note:
Codec Networks reports evidence-supported observations using agreed risk criteria and provides an executive summary, clause-wise assessment, detailed findings and practical remediation recommendations.
For RBI Cyber Security Framework audit engagements, the RBI circular and applicable Indian regulatory/CERT-In directions remain the primary audit criteria. Where relevant to the agreed scope, Codec Networks may use the following international standards and frameworks as supplementary benchmarks:
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – information-security governance, risk management and ISMS requirements.
- ISO/IEC 27002:2022 – information-security controls covering people, processes, technology and suppliers.
- ISO/IEC 27005:2022 – structured identification, assessment and treatment of information-security risks.
- ISO 22301:2019 – business continuity, operational resilience and recovery arrangements.
- ISO/IEC 27035-1:2023 – preparation, detection, assessment, response and learning from security incidents.
- ISO/IEC 27018:2025 – protection of personally identifiable information in public-cloud environments, where applicable.
Please Note:
These standards and frameworks are used only as relevant reference benchmarks and do not replace or modify RBI requirements. Their inclusion does not mean that every provision is audited in every engagement, nor does it constitute ISO certification, The audit provides point-in-time, sample-based reasonable assurance and does not guarantee identification of every vulnerability or continuing compliance.
The audit evaluates applicable governance, technology, operational-resilience, monitoring, incident-management and customer-protection controls. The engagement follows applicable CERT-In audit practices relating to independence, professional judgement, scope finalization, evidence collection, secure testing, quality review, reporting and follow-up. Audit scope, criteria, locations, systems, testing permissions, samples, exclusions and deliverables are agreed with the auditee before commencement. Clause references below relate to the RBI circular and its annexures.
Audit Service Features
|
Service feature |
Indicative assessment coverage |
|
Regulatory applicability and control mapping |
Clause-wise mapping of applicable requirements, systems, processes, control owners and evidence |
|
Cybersecurity governance review |
Board-approved policy, risk appetite, Board/IT Sub-Committee oversight, organisational arrangements and escalation |
|
Risk-based control assessment |
Evaluation of inherent risk, control design, residual exposure, business criticality and customer impact |
|
Technology and security architecture review |
Asset inventory, network and database security, secure configuration, access management, application security and data protection |
|
SOC and continuous-surveillance assessment |
Log-source coverage, SIEM monitoring, threat intelligence, alert escalation, use cases, incident workflows and SOC governance |
|
VAPT and technical-control validation |
Authorised testing of applicable internet-facing and critical systems, applications, APIs and network components |
|
Incident response and cyber resilience |
Cyber Crisis Management Plan, detection, containment, response, recovery, BCP/DR integration and forensic readiness |
|
Third-party and outsourced-service risk |
Vendor due diligence, oversight, access, contractual security, audit rights, data protection and interconnected resilience |
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Cybersecurity metrics and awareness |
KPIs/KRIs, preparedness indicators, staff, Board, vendor and customer awareness programmes |
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Remediation and follow-up validation |
Risk-rated observations, management action plans and agreed revalidation of corrective actions |
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.
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“Vijay Pratap is a passionate Software Developer specializing in building scalable web applications and APIs. He enjoys solving complex problems with clean”
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“Deepak Baghel is a passionate Frontend Developer specializing in building responsive, accessible interfaces. He enjoys solving complex problems with clean”
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“Saurav is a passionate DevOps engineer specializing in building resilient, automated delivery pipelines. He enjoys solving complex problems with clean”
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DevOpsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Asking the right questions is the first step toward security; our FAQs
It is an independent, risk-based assessment of a bank’s alignment with RBI Circulars. The service evaluates applicable governance, technology, cybersecurity, monitoring, incident-management and resilience controls.
The original circular is addressed to all Scheduled Commercial Banks, excluding Regional Rural Banks. This may include public-sector, private-sector and foreign banks operating in India. Small finance banks, payments banks and other entities should confirm applicability against their licensing conditions and current RBI directions.
Not directly merely by virtue of this circular’s original addressee. Such entities may be governed by separate RBI cybersecurity, IT-governance or digital-payment directions. Codec Networks confirms the applicable audit criteria with the auditee before finalising scope.
They may be included where they support critical banking systems, customer information or regulated processes. The extent of testing depends on the bank’s contracts, access rights, risk assessment and agreed audit scope. The regulated bank remains responsible for oversight of outsourced activities.
Audit frequency should follow applicable RBI requirements, the bank’s approved audit plan, system criticality, risk profile and major-change triggers. Additional assessments may be considered after significant technology changes, migrations, security incidents or material changes in threat exposure.
Depending on applicability and scope, the audit may cover:
- Cybersecurity governance and Board oversight
- Asset, network, database and application security
- Access, authentication and privileged-account controls
- SOC, SIEM, logging and threat intelligence
- Vulnerability, patch and change management
- Customer-data protection and vendor risk
- Incident response, CCMP, forensics and BCP/DR
- Cybersecurity metrics, training and awareness
Evidence may include policies, risk assessments, asset inventories, architecture diagrams, configurations, access records, logs, incident tickets, SOC reports, vendor contracts, VA/PT reports, BCP/DR results, Board records and previous audit-remediation evidence. The final requirement is agreed through an evidence-request list.
VA/PT or other technical testing may be included where required and expressly covered by the engagement. Testing is performed under written authorisation and agreed rules of engagement. Intrusive or high-impact testing is excluded unless specifically approved and safely planned.
Audit coverage and sampling are prioritised according to business criticality, data sensitivity, customer impact, internet exposure, threat likelihood, past incidents, vulnerabilities, outsourced dependencies and unresolved findings. Higher-risk systems and controls generally receive greater audit attention.
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include:
- Clause-wise compliance assessment
- Control design and effectiveness results
- Evidence index and sampling basis
- Executive and Board-level summary
- Risk-rated findings and recommendations
- Management action and remediation tracker
No. The service is an independent assessment and does not constitute RBI approval, CERT-In certification, statutory certification or regulatory authorisation. RBI retains sole authority over regulatory interpretation, supervision and acceptance.
No. Audit conclusions are based on the agreed scope, audit period, samples, systems and evidence examined. Technology, threats and controls may change after the audit; therefore, ongoing monitoring and periodic reassessment remain necessary.
No audit can guarantee identification of every vulnerability or control failure. Codec Networks applies reasonable professional care and agreed procedures, but results remain subject to scope, sampling, access, environmental and technological limitations.
The auditee bank remains responsible for complete disclosure, control implementation, corrective action, risk acceptance and continuing compliance. Codec Networks independently assesses and reports; it does not assume management, Board or regulatory responsibilities.
Findings may be revalidated where follow-up is included in the engagement. Closure is based on sufficient evidence or agreed retesting and does not guarantee future effectiveness. Audit information is handled under contractual confidentiality, access-control, encryption, retention and secure-disposal requirements consistent with applicable CERT-In guidelines.
It is an independent, risk-based assessment of a bank’s alignment with RBI Circulars. The service evaluates applicable governance, technology, cybersecurity, monitoring, incident-management and resilience controls.
The original circular is addressed to all Scheduled Commercial Banks, excluding Regional Rural Banks. This may include public-sector, private-sector and foreign banks operating in India. Small finance banks, payments banks and other entities should confirm applicability against their licensing conditions and current RBI directions.
Not directly merely by virtue of this circular’s original addressee. Such entities may be governed by separate RBI cybersecurity, IT-governance or digital-payment directions. Codec Networks confirms the applicable audit criteria with the auditee before finalising scope.
They may be included where they support critical banking systems, customer information or regulated processes. The extent of testing depends on the bank’s contracts, access rights, risk assessment and agreed audit scope. The regulated bank remains responsible for oversight of outsourced activities.
Audit frequency should follow applicable RBI requirements, the bank’s approved audit plan, system criticality, risk profile and major-change triggers. Additional assessments may be considered after significant technology changes, migrations, security incidents or material changes in threat exposure.
Depending on applicability and scope, the audit may cover:
- Cybersecurity governance and Board oversight
- Asset, network, database and application security
- Access, authentication and privileged-account controls
- SOC, SIEM, logging and threat intelligence
- Vulnerability, patch and change management
- Customer-data protection and vendor risk
- Incident response, CCMP, forensics and BCP/DR
- Cybersecurity metrics, training and awareness
Evidence may include policies, risk assessments, asset inventories, architecture diagrams, configurations, access records, logs, incident tickets, SOC reports, vendor contracts, VA/PT reports, BCP/DR results, Board records and previous audit-remediation evidence. The final requirement is agreed through an evidence-request list.
VA/PT or other technical testing may be included where required and expressly covered by the engagement. Testing is performed under written authorisation and agreed rules of engagement. Intrusive or high-impact testing is excluded unless specifically approved and safely planned.
Audit coverage and sampling are prioritised according to business criticality, data sensitivity, customer impact, internet exposure, threat likelihood, past incidents, vulnerabilities, outsourced dependencies and unresolved findings. Higher-risk systems and controls generally receive greater audit attention.
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include:
- Clause-wise compliance assessment
- Control design and effectiveness results
- Evidence index and sampling basis
- Executive and Board-level summary
- Risk-rated findings and recommendations
- Management action and remediation tracker
No. The service is an independent assessment and does not constitute RBI approval, CERT-In certification, statutory certification or regulatory authorisation. RBI retains sole authority over regulatory interpretation, supervision and acceptance.
No. Audit conclusions are based on the agreed scope, audit period, samples, systems and evidence examined. Technology, threats and controls may change after the audit; therefore, ongoing monitoring and periodic reassessment remain necessary.
No audit can guarantee identification of every vulnerability or control failure. Codec Networks applies reasonable professional care and agreed procedures, but results remain subject to scope, sampling, access, environmental and technological limitations.
The auditee bank remains responsible for complete disclosure, control implementation, corrective action, risk acceptance and continuing compliance. Codec Networks independently assesses and reports; it does not assume management, Board or regulatory responsibilities.
Findings may be revalidated where follow-up is included in the engagement. Closure is based on sufficient evidence or agreed retesting and does not guarantee future effectiveness. Audit information is handled under contractual confidentiality, access-control, encryption, retention and secure-disposal requirements consistent with applicable CERT-In guidelines.