RBI Payment System Data Localization Audit and SAR Assurance
Codec Networks is an Information Security Auditing Organization, providing independent, evidence-based and risk-focused audits to help RBI-authorized payment system operators, banks and other applicable payment ecosystem entities. The audit evaluates compliance as per applicable RBI Circular RBI/2017-18/153 dated 6 April 2018, including the to store complete end-to-end payment-system data in systems located only in India, subject to the permitted treatment of the foreign leg of a transaction.
Codec Networks is a CERT-In empanelled auditing organization mandated to offer this service
Codec Networks follows CERT-In’s principles of independence, professional competence, confidentiality, evidence-based assessment and risk-based audit planning. The audit may examine payment-data inventories, transaction and data flows, application and network architecture, databases, backups, disaster-recovery environments, cloud and third-party services, access arrangements, overseas processing, data retrieval and deletion controls. Audit procedures combine document review, stakeholder walkthroughs, configuration validation, technical testing, sampling and verification of objective evidence rather than relying solely on automated tools.
Codec Networks issues a structured audit report describing the scope, procedures performed, evidence examined, identified gaps, risk-rated observations and audit conclusion to support the auditee’s Board review and applicable RBI/NPCI submission requirements. The audit provides independent assurance based on the agreed scope and evidence available during the assessment; responsibility for implementing and continuously maintaining compliance remains with the auditee, and final regulatory acceptance rests with the relevant authority.
RBI Payment System Data Localization Audit and SAR Assurance
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.
India’s payment ecosystem supports high-volume, technology-dependent and increasingly interconnected financial transactions across banks, payment system operators, fintech platforms, gateways, processors, cloud environments and outsourced service providers. RBI’s payment-data localization requirement is therefore significant because it ensures that complete end-to-end payment-system data remains available within India for effective regulatory supervision, transaction traceability, fraud investigation, incident response and systemic-risk management.
Compliance is important not only for satisfying a regulatory obligation but also for strengthening operational resilience, customer confidence and governance across the payment value chain. Its key industry significance includes:
- Enabling RBI to obtain timely and unrestricted supervisory access to payment data.
- Improving traceability of transactions, disputes, frauds and cybersecurity incidents.
- Reducing risks arising from overseas storage, processing and third-party dependencies.
- Strengthening accountability across payment operators, banks, intermediaries and service providers.
- Supporting secure, resilient and trusted growth of India’s digital-payment ecosystem.
Codec Networks’ Audit service helps RBI-authorized payment system operators, banks and relevant payment ecosystem entities independently assess whether payment data is identified, processed, stored, backed up and accessed in accordance with the applicable RBI requirements. The assessment covers the end-to-end data lifecycle, including applications, databases, transaction-processing platforms, backup and disaster-recovery environments, cloud services, overseas processing arrangements, administrative access and third-party dependencies.
Codec Networks applies an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit approach combining documentation review, transaction and data-flow analysis, stakeholder walkthroughs, technical validation, configuration review and representative sampling. The service assists organizations in:
- Identifying localization gaps and unapproved cross-border data exposure.
- Validating controls across primary, disaster-recovery, backup, cloud and vendor environments.
- Assessing overseas processing, data-repatriation and foreign-system deletion arrangements.
- Prioritizing observations according to regulatory, operational and security risk.
- Preparing structured audit findings and SAR inputs for management and Board consideration.
- Developing a practical remediation roadmap and sustainable compliance-monitoring mechanism.
The audit conclusion is limited to the agreed scope, assessment period and evidence made available. Responsibility for implementing and continuously maintaining compliance remains with the auditee, while acceptance of any report or submission rests with RBI, NPCI or the relevant regulatory authority.
Codec Networks’ RBI Payment System Data Localization Audit service is relevant to organizations that operate, participate in, process or support payment systems regulated or supervised by RBI. The principal customers include entities directly responsible for compliance with RBI Circular and guidelines, such as:
- RBI-authorized payment system operators and providers.
- Scheduled commercial banks, including foreign banks operating in India and regional rural banks.
- Urban, state and district central co-operative banks.
- Payment banks, small finance banks and local area banks.
- Card networks, prepaid payment instrument issuers, ATM or payment-network operators and other RBI-authorized payment entities.
- Payment aggregators, payment gateways, fintech platforms and digital-payment service providers, where applicable to their RBI authorization or contractual role.
The audit may also cover technology service providers, transaction processors, intermediaries, data centers, cloud service providers, managed-service providers, overseas processing centers and other third parties that store, process, transmit, back up or access payment-system data on behalf of a regulated entity.
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment that helps customers understand whether their payment-data lifecycle, technology architecture and third-party arrangements support RBI’s localization requirements. Key benefits include:
- Identification of payment data stored, processed, backed up or accessed outside India.
- End-to-end validation of transaction flows, applications, databases, cloud systems, backups and disaster-recovery environments.
- Review of overseas processing, data repatriation and deletion controls.
- Assessment of third-party, vendor and cross-border dependency risks.
- Prioritized observations and practical remediation recommendations.
- Structured evidence and reporting to support management and Board review.
- Assistance in preparing the System Audit Report and related compliance documentation.
- Improved regulatory readiness, transaction traceability and payment-system resilience.
- Stronger governance and continuous monitoring of data-localization controls.
The service supports customers in demonstrating a structured compliance position based on the agreed scope and available evidence.
India’s payment ecosystem supports high-volume, technology-dependent and increasingly interconnected financial transactions across banks, payment system operators, fintech platforms, gateways, processors, cloud environments and outsourced service providers. RBI’s payment-data localization requirement is therefore significant because it ensures that complete end-to-end payment-system data remains available within India for effective regulatory supervision, transaction traceability, fraud investigation, incident response and systemic-risk management.
Compliance is important not only for satisfying a regulatory obligation but also for strengthening operational resilience, customer confidence and governance across the payment value chain. Its key industry significance includes:
- Enabling RBI to obtain timely and unrestricted supervisory access to payment data.
- Improving traceability of transactions, disputes, frauds and cybersecurity incidents.
- Reducing risks arising from overseas storage, processing and third-party dependencies.
- Strengthening accountability across payment operators, banks, intermediaries and service providers.
- Supporting secure, resilient and trusted growth of India’s digital-payment ecosystem.
Codec Networks’ Audit service helps RBI-authorized payment system operators, banks and relevant payment ecosystem entities independently assess whether payment data is identified, processed, stored, backed up and accessed in accordance with the applicable RBI requirements. The assessment covers the end-to-end data lifecycle, including applications, databases, transaction-processing platforms, backup and disaster-recovery environments, cloud services, overseas processing arrangements, administrative access and third-party dependencies.
Codec Networks applies an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit approach combining documentation review, transaction and data-flow analysis, stakeholder walkthroughs, technical validation, configuration review and representative sampling. The service assists organizations in:
- Identifying localization gaps and unapproved cross-border data exposure.
- Validating controls across primary, disaster-recovery, backup, cloud and vendor environments.
- Assessing overseas processing, data-repatriation and foreign-system deletion arrangements.
- Prioritizing observations according to regulatory, operational and security risk.
- Preparing structured audit findings and SAR inputs for management and Board consideration.
- Developing a practical remediation roadmap and sustainable compliance-monitoring mechanism.
The audit conclusion is limited to the agreed scope, assessment period and evidence made available. Responsibility for implementing and continuously maintaining compliance remains with the auditee, while acceptance of any report or submission rests with RBI, NPCI or the relevant regulatory authority.
Codec Networks’ RBI Payment System Data Localization Audit service is relevant to organizations that operate, participate in, process or support payment systems regulated or supervised by RBI. The principal customers include entities directly responsible for compliance with RBI Circular and guidelines, such as:
- RBI-authorized payment system operators and providers.
- Scheduled commercial banks, including foreign banks operating in India and regional rural banks.
- Urban, state and district central co-operative banks.
- Payment banks, small finance banks and local area banks.
- Card networks, prepaid payment instrument issuers, ATM or payment-network operators and other RBI-authorized payment entities.
- Payment aggregators, payment gateways, fintech platforms and digital-payment service providers, where applicable to their RBI authorization or contractual role.
The audit may also cover technology service providers, transaction processors, intermediaries, data centers, cloud service providers, managed-service providers, overseas processing centers and other third parties that store, process, transmit, back up or access payment-system data on behalf of a regulated entity.
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment that helps customers understand whether their payment-data lifecycle, technology architecture and third-party arrangements support RBI’s localization requirements. Key benefits include:
- Identification of payment data stored, processed, backed up or accessed outside India.
- End-to-end validation of transaction flows, applications, databases, cloud systems, backups and disaster-recovery environments.
- Review of overseas processing, data repatriation and deletion controls.
- Assessment of third-party, vendor and cross-border dependency risks.
- Prioritized observations and practical remediation recommendations.
- Structured evidence and reporting to support management and Board review.
- Assistance in preparing the System Audit Report and related compliance documentation.
- Improved regulatory readiness, transaction traceability and payment-system resilience.
- Stronger governance and continuous monitoring of data-localization controls.
The service supports customers in demonstrating a structured compliance position based on the agreed scope and available evidence.
AUDIT FEATURES AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
Cybersecurity at Codec Networks means comprehensive features,
scalable offerings, effective delivery methods, performance-driven
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit of payment-system data localization controls under applicable RBI Circular and guidelines. The service assesses whether the auditee has identified and stores complete end-to-end payment-system data in systems located in India, including data processed through service providers, intermediaries, payment gateways, cloud platforms and third-party vendors.
Key Service Features
- Clause-mapped compliance assessment: Evaluation as per RBI circular and guidelines.
- End-to-end payment-data coverage: Review of customer data, payment-sensitive information, payment credentials, transaction data and information collected, transmitted or processed as part of a payment instruction.
- Data-flow and architecture validation: Assessment of transaction flows, applications, APIs, databases, network architecture, primary and disaster-recovery environments, backups, logs and connected systems.
- Third-party ecosystem coverage: Review of payment processors, gateways, intermediaries, cloud providers, managed-service providers and other vendors involved in payment-data processing or storage.
- Cross-border processing assessment: Verification that data processed outside India is brought back to India and deleted from foreign systems within the applicable RBI timeline.
- Storage and recovery controls: Review of data storage, database maintenance, backup, restoration and security arrangements, consistent with the SAR coverage clarified by RBI.
- Independent and evidence-based testing: Assessment through interviews, walkthroughs, document review, configuration validation, log inspection, database queries, transaction sampling and other non-disruptive procedures.
- Risk-rated reporting: Classification of observations according to regulatory, operational, security and third-party risk, supported by objective evidence and practical remediation recommendations.
- Management and Board reporting: Executive summary, detailed observations, evidence references and audit conclusions to support management review, Board consideration and applicable SAR submission processes.
- Secure audit-data handling: Controlled collection, encryption, access, transmission, retention and disposal of audit evidence in accordance with agreed contractual and CERT-In requirements.
1. Engagement Acceptance and Independence Review
Codec Networks confirms the audit objective, independence, conflict-of-interest position, confidentiality obligations, authorized points of contact and engagement terms before commencing work. The scope, deliverables, timelines, limitations, evidence requirements and rules of engagement are formally agreed with the auditee.
2. Regulatory Mapping and Scope Finalization
The audit universe is mapped to RBI Circular Paragraph 2(i), RBI FAQs, relevant NPCI guidance and applicable contractual requirements. Scope is derived from the auditee’s payment services, data inventory, asset inventory, transaction channels, applications, infrastructure, locations and outsourced dependencies.
3. Risk Profiling and Audit Planning
Systems and processes are prioritised based on transaction criticality, payment-data sensitivity, cross-border exposure, data volumes, privileged access, cloud usage, outsourcing concentration, past incidents and previous audit observations. Higher-risk systems and overseas processing arrangements receive deeper testing and larger samples.
4. Data Discovery and Control-Design Assessment
Codec Networks reviews payment-data inventories, data-flow diagrams, architecture documents, policies, contracts, standard operating procedures and control ownership. The audit assesses whether controls are suitably designed to prevent unauthorised storage, replication, backup or retention of payment data outside India.
5. Operating-Effectiveness and Technical Validation
The audit team verifies whether documented controls operate in practice through walkthroughs, configuration checks, log review, database and storage validation, access review, backup inspection and representative transaction sampling. Automated tools may supplement the assessment, but audit conclusions are not based solely on tool-generated results. Any intrusive or potentially disruptive testing is performed only when expressly included in scope and authorised in writing.
6. Cross-Border and Third-Party Verification
The audit examines overseas processing, data-transfer paths, foreign storage, analytics, support access, settlement processing and deletion mechanisms. Relevant third-party evidence, contracts, data-centre locations, cloud-region settings and deletion logs are reviewed to determine whether the authorised payment system provider has adequate oversight of its ecosystem.
7. Findings, Risk Evaluation and Quality Review
Potential observations are validated with process and control owners before reporting. Each finding records the applicable requirement, condition identified, evidence, risk implication, root cause and recommended corrective action.
8. Reporting, Management Communication and Revalidation
Codec Networks presents the audit outcome to authorised management, including scope coverage, limitations, risk-rated findings and recommended remediation priorities. Where included in the engagement, corrective actions are revalidated and closure status is reported. The SAR or audit conclusion is issued only to the extent supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence.
Please Note
The audit represents an independent assessment of the agreed scope, specified systems, assessment period and evidence made available by the auditee. Responsibility for defining complete scope, providing accurate information, implementing corrective actions and continuously maintaining compliance remains with the auditee and the applicable authorised payment system provider.
Codec Networks adopts an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit approach for assessing compliance as per applicable RBI Circular and guidelines. The approach is aligned with CERT-In’s principles of independence, integrity, professional competence, confidentiality, objective evidence, quality control and transparent reporting. It is specifically focused on determining whether the auditee’s payment-data lifecycle supports the India-only storage requirement under RBI Paragraph 2(i) and whether sufficient evidence exists to support the System Audit Report contemplated under Paragraph 2(iii).
Our Audit Approach
- Independent and impartial: Audit conclusions are based on verified evidence and remain independent of the desired audit outcome, remediation status or commercial considerations.
- Regulation and data-lifecycle focused: The assessment covers payment data from origination through processing, transmission, storage, backup, restoration, settlement, dispute handling, archival and deletion.
- Risk-based and proportionate: Audit attention is prioritised according to transaction criticality, data sensitivity, cross-border exposure, cloud usage, privileged access, outsourcing concentration, system complexity and previous observations.
- End-to-end ecosystem coverage: The approach considers applications, APIs, databases, primary and disaster-recovery infrastructure, backup systems, cloud regions, payment gateways, processors, intermediaries and third-party vendors involved in payment services.
- Control design and operating effectiveness: Codec Networks evaluates both whether localisation controls are appropriately designed and whether they operate consistently in practice. Documented procedures alone are not treated as proof of compliance.
- Evidence-driven, not tools-only: Conclusions are supported through data-flow analysis, stakeholder walkthroughs, configuration review, database and storage validation, access-log review, backup inspection and representative transaction sampling. Automated tools may support, but do not replace, professional audit judgement.
- Cross-border processing validation: Where payment processing occurs outside India, the audit examines whether complete payment data is returned to India and deleted from foreign systems as per RBI applicable guidelines.
- Secure and non-disruptive: Audit evidence is collected, transmitted, retained and disposed of through controlled methods. Testing is designed to minimize operational impact, and any intrusive procedure is performed only when expressly scoped and authorised in writing.
- Transparent and actionable reporting: Each observation is linked to the applicable RBI requirement, supported by objective evidence and accompanied by its risk implication, likely cause and practical recommendation.
- Quality-reviewed conclusion: Audit work and reporting undergo an independent maker-checker review before issuance.
Audit Outcome
Codec Networks provides a structured executive summary, detailed audit observations, evidence references, risk ratings, scope limitations and remediation priorities. The report may support management and Board review and applicable SAR requirements relating to payment-data storage, database maintenance, backup restoration and data security.
Please Note
The audit is a point-in-time assessment limited to the agreed scope, selected samples and evidence made available by the auditee. Responsibility for complete disclosure, remediation and continuing compliance remains with the auditee and the applicable authorised payment system provider.
Codec Networks’ RBI Payment System Data Localization Audit is primarily governed by the applicable RBI circular, guidelines and CERT-In audit requirements. The following international standards may be used as supplementary audit criteria, where relevant to the agreed scope:
- ISO 19011:2018: Audit principles, planning, evidence collection, competence, reporting and audit-program management.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 27002:2022: Information-security governance and controls covering access, cryptography, logging, supplier security, operations and data protection.
- ISO/IEC 27005:2022 and ISO 31000:2018: Risk identification, analysis, evaluation, treatment and risk-based audit prioritisation.
- ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27018:2019: Cloud-security and public-cloud privacy controls, where payment data is processed or hosted in cloud environments.
- ISO 22301:2019: Business continuity, backup, recovery and resilience considerations relevant to payment systems.
- PCI DSS v4.0.1: Supplementary payment-card data-security requirements where cardholder data forms part of the audit scope.
Please Note
- RBI, NPCI and CERT-In requirements take precedence over any international standard or good-practice framework.
- Standards are applied only where relevant to the agreed audit scope; their inclusion does not mean that every requirement of each standard is audited.
- Reference to a standard does not imply that the auditee is certified or fully compliant with that standard.
- The audit is a point-in-time, evidence-based assessment limited to the agreed systems, locations, period and samples.
- Responsibility for identifying complete scope, providing accurate evidence, implementing remediation and maintaining ongoing compliance remains with the auditee and the applicable authorized payment system provider.
Codec Networks provides an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven audit of payment-system data localization controls under applicable RBI Circular and guidelines. The service assesses whether the auditee has identified and stores complete end-to-end payment-system data in systems located in India, including data processed through service providers, intermediaries, payment gateways, cloud platforms and third-party vendors.
Key Service Features
- Clause-mapped compliance assessment: Evaluation as per RBI circular and guidelines.
- End-to-end payment-data coverage: Review of customer data, payment-sensitive information, payment credentials, transaction data and information collected, transmitted or processed as part of a payment instruction.
- Data-flow and architecture validation: Assessment of transaction flows, applications, APIs, databases, network architecture, primary and disaster-recovery environments, backups, logs and connected systems.
- Third-party ecosystem coverage: Review of payment processors, gateways, intermediaries, cloud providers, managed-service providers and other vendors involved in payment-data processing or storage.
- Cross-border processing assessment: Verification that data processed outside India is brought back to India and deleted from foreign systems within the applicable RBI timeline.
- Storage and recovery controls: Review of data storage, database maintenance, backup, restoration and security arrangements, consistent with the SAR coverage clarified by RBI.
- Independent and evidence-based testing: Assessment through interviews, walkthroughs, document review, configuration validation, log inspection, database queries, transaction sampling and other non-disruptive procedures.
- Risk-rated reporting: Classification of observations according to regulatory, operational, security and third-party risk, supported by objective evidence and practical remediation recommendations.
- Management and Board reporting: Executive summary, detailed observations, evidence references and audit conclusions to support management review, Board consideration and applicable SAR submission processes.
- Secure audit-data handling: Controlled collection, encryption, access, transmission, retention and disposal of audit evidence in accordance with agreed contractual and CERT-In requirements.
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, Juniper, Fortinet, McAfee, RSA 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, Juniper, Fortinet, McAfee, RSA etc.
Managed SOC & Threat Intelligence Operations
Codec Networks operates a 24/7 Managed Security Operations Center (SOC) delivering continuous visibility, detection, and response across hybrid environments.
Our SOC integrates SIEM, SOAR, EDR/XDR, and Cloud-Native Analytics to ensure rapid threat detection, incident containment, and business continuity.
Key Capabilities:
- Certified SOC analysts with credentials such as CHFI, CEH, CompTIA CySA+, GCIA, GCFA, and Splunk Certified Architect.
- Integration with platforms like Splunk, QRadar, SentinelOne, CrowdStrike, Elastic, Microsoft Sentinel, and Cortex XSOAR.
- Advanced use cases include cloud posture management, insider threat analytics, MITRE ATT&CK–aligned detections, and threat hunting automation.
- Comprehensive SOC Maturity Assessments and Threat Intelligence Fusion through integration with global feeds and dark web monitoring.
Cyber Forensics & Threat Analysis Expertise
Our Cyber Forensic Division delivers end-to-end investigation, evidence preservation, and digital analysis services — designed to support law enforcement, corporate forensics, and internal response teams.
We combine forensic science with cyber intelligence to identify root causes, trace adversaries, and restore operational integrity.
Core Expertise Areas:
- Device, Network, Cloud, and Mobile Forensics – leveraging latest forensic tools (wherever applicable) such as Autopsy, Cyber Triage, Kape, EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, and Cellebrite.
- Malware Reverse Engineering and Memory Forensics for incident containment and threat attribution.
- Blockchain & Crypto Forensics – tracing DeFi fraud, NFT manipulation, and crypto laundering activities using Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and Elliptic (wherever applicable).
- Incident Response Support – forensic readiness, eDiscovery, evidence preservation, aligned with ISO/IEC 27037 & 27043.
- Certified experts including CHFI, eCIR, eCDFP, GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE and ECIH, ensuring investigations meet both technical and legal standards.
Advanced Tools, Frameworks & Continuous Innovation
Codec Networks leverages industry-leading tools and platforms such as Burp Suite Pro, Nessus, Prisma Cloud, Splunk, QRadar, CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, Autopsy, Chainalysis, MythX, and Prowler, (wherever applicable) ensuring accuracy, scalability, and efficiency.
Our methodologies align with globally recognized frameworks including:
- MITRE ATT&CK & D3FEND
- OWASP Top 10 / MASVS / ASVS
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework & SP 800-115
- ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 31000, 22301
Through ongoing research, Codec Networks continually evolves to address modern threats — from Generative AI prompt attacks and smart contract exploits to IoT zero-days, metaverse impersonation, and quantum-era vulnerabilities.
Compliance-Driven Deliverables
All technical engagements and reports are mapped to major global and Indian compliance frameworks — including ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, RBI-CSF, SEBI, IRDAI, and DPDPA 2023.
Our structured technical and executive reports support board-level visibility, audit evidence, and certification readiness, ensuring that every engagement drives both technical assurance and regulatory confidence.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience.
Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
At Codec Networks, we believe that cybersecurity excellence is not achieved through tools alone — it is built through methodical delivery, risk-based insight, and measurable outcomes.
Our Agile and Modular 8-Stage Delivery Methodology ensures that every engagement — from rapid risk assessments to full-scale ISMS implementations - is structured, standards-aligned, and business-focused.
Agile & Modular Methodology
Our delivery framework integrates global best practices with localized regulatory insight, ensuring each engagement is executed with clarity, accountability, and precision. Clients benefit from seamless onboarding, milestone-driven execution, and transparent reporting throughout the lifecycle.
- Discovery & Scoping: Collaborative workshops to understand business context, IT landscape, compliance obligations, and risk appetite, forming the foundation of a well-defined project scope.
- Risk Profiling & Gap Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of people, process, and technology controls aligned with ISO 27001, NIST CSF, GDPR, HIPAA, DPDPA 2023, RBI, and PCI DSS.
- Regulatory Mapping & Framework Alignment: Mapping organizational obligations against applicable standards and laws — from ISO & NIST to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, and DPDPA — including new-age frameworks like ISO 42001 (AI) and FATF for emerging technologies.
- Security Architecture & Control Design: Designing or refining network, cloud, and data security architectures with controls tailored for cloud, AI, OT/ICS, and Web3.0 environments.
- Documentation & Policy Development: Creation and refinement of Policies, SOPs, Risk Registers, DPIAs, Incident Response Plans, and Governance Documents, ensuring audit readiness and legal compliance.
- Implementation & Risk Treatment: Execution of remediation roadmaps, vendor risk management, privacy engineering, and workforce training to mitigate gaps and operationalize security controls.
- Validation, Testing & Audit Readiness: Conducting mock audits, VAPT, forensic readiness, and compliance testing to validate effectiveness and prepare for certifications.
- Governance Reporting & Continual Improvement: Delivering executive dashboards, compliance scorecards, and board-level insights with ongoing advisory through vCISO and DPO-as-a-Service models.
Risk-Based & Business-Oriented Audit Approach
Our methodology goes beyond testing systems — it focuses on how vulnerabilities translate into business, reputational, and compliance risks.
- Deliver Deep Insight: Actionable intelligence into vulnerabilities, attack paths, business impact, and remediation priorities.
- Extend Beyond Tools: Manual and contextual assessments combining automation with human expertise across government, financial, and commercial sectors.
- Actionable Reporting: Executive-friendly reports that translate complex findings into strategic, risk-aware recommendations.
- Efficient Execution: Critical assets prioritized for testing to deliver maximum value within tight engagement windows.
Outcome-Driven Engagements for Security Maturity
Each stage is modular yet interconnected, adaptable to enterprises of any scale or industry. Whether it’s a cloud-native fintech pursuing SOC 2, a healthcare provider ensuring HIPAA alignment, or a bank meeting RBI-CSF requirements, Codec Networks ensures consistency, compliance, and measurable improvement.
Beyond certification checklists, our Post-Audit Support and Continuous Risk Monitoring provide remediation guidance, breach response playbooks, staff training, and ongoing compliance tracking — building sustainable security posture and resilient business continuity.
Codec Networks – Turning Compliance into a Competitive Advantage.
Structured. Measurable. Secure. Always Aligned with Your Business Goals.
At Codec Networks, our clients are not just audit subjects—they are long-term partners in a shared cybersecurity journey. Every engagement is designed around the client’s business priorities, security maturity, and risk appetite, ensuring solutions that are relevant, practical, and results-driven.
With a legacy of 650+ successful engagements across industries such as Banking, Fintech, Healthcare, Telecom, Energy, Aviation, Manufacturing, E-commerce, and Government, Codec Networks has attempted to become a trusted advisor for organizations seeking to transform compliance into resilience.
Our engagement philosophy extends beyond conventional audits. We integrate strategic advisory, technical assurance, remediation support, and continuous compliance monitoring, creating a full lifecycle relationship rather than a one-time service. Clients benefit from:
- Personalized advisory frameworks tailored to their business model and operational scale.
- Collaborative engagement models featuring joint workshops, stakeholder training, and compliance awareness sessions.
- Board-level guidance and reporting that translates complex technical findings into actionable business intelligence.
- Transparent communication channels with dedicated project managers, secure digital workspaces, and real-time status dashboards.
By combining the objectivity of an auditor with the empathy of an advisor, Codec Networks builds trust, accountability, and measurable security growth. Our commitment is simple — to deliver cybersecurity as a continuous partnership, not a periodic project.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance.
Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
At Codec Networks, integrity, professionalism, and ethical responsibility form the cornerstone of every engagement. As a trusted strategic partner in cybersecurity, we operate within the highest standards of ethical conduct, legal compliance, and regulatory governance, ensuring our services strengthen both our clients’ defenses and their reputations.
We adhere to a strict ethical code of conduct, driven by transparency, independence, and accountability. Every consultant, auditor, and engineer within Codec Networks upholds the core security triad of Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) — ensuring data protection, operational reliability, and business continuity at all times.
Our professional ethos blends technical excellence with moral responsibility, following structured processes, defined service standards, and adherence to international and national regulatory frameworks.
Our Ethical & Professional Commitments
- Zero-Compromise Consulting: We maintain independence, neutrality, and confidentiality across all audits and advisory engagements.
- Legal & Regulatory Conformance: We assist clients to conform strictly within the boundaries of applicable cyber laws, privacy regulations, and data protection statutes.
- Client-First Philosophy: Every recommendation is designed to safeguard stakeholder interests, minimize legal exposure, and build sustainable resilience.
- Outcome-Driven Security Maturity: Our modular yet integrated delivery approach supports organizations of all sizes in achieving measurable improvements in security posture.
- Global Delivery, Local Integrity: Our Global Network Delivery Model integrates international best practices with local regulatory expertise — ensuring value-driven, compliant outcomes.
Industry-Specific Security Advisory
Recognizing that every sector faces distinct threats and compliance challenges, Codec Networks provides customized, industry-aligned security advisory across BFSI, Fintech, Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, Aviation, E-commerce, Government, and Critical Infrastructure domains.
Our sector-specific consulting translates regulatory complexity into practical, business-aware strategies, ensuring risk mitigation plans are compliant, auditable, and operationally feasible.
Our Commitment
With a zero-tolerance approach to ethical compromise, Codec Networks stands for trust, transparency, and truth in cybersecurity. We are more than consultants — we are custodians of digital integrity, committed to helping organizations navigate risk, maintain compliance, and enable secure business growth.
Codec Networks – Where Integrity Meets Innovation. Trusted. Ethical. Future-Ready.
At Codec Networks, we combine the strength of a global delivery ecosystem with the precision of local regulatory insight to deliver cybersecurity solutions that are both internationally benchmarked and regionally compliant.
Our Global Delivery Capability enables clients across continents to access specialized cybersecurity expertise, advanced technologies, and globally aligned methodologies. Through a distributed network of certified professionals, partner alliances, and intelligence centers, Codec Networks ensures consistent service quality and rapid response across time zones and geographies.
What truly differentiates us is our Local Expertise—a deep understanding of national regulations, industry frameworks, and operational nuances that shape cybersecurity implementation in each region.
Our hybrid delivery model blends remote and on-site collaboration, combining the agility of digital operations with the contextual understanding of local consultants. This ensures culturally aligned communication, faster problem resolution, and seamless coordination with client teams.
With a presence across India, Codec Networks empowers global enterprises to manage cybersecurity uniformly while adapting to local risks, regulations, and realities.
Codec Networks – Global Vision. Local Precision. Consistent Cyber Resilience.
“With Codec Networks, you’re not just buying a service — you’re investing in a cybersecurity ally who understands your business, defends your reputation, and strengthens your future.”
At Codec Networks, we believe cybersecurity is not a project — it’s a partnership.
Our approach is built on trust, transparency, and transformation, helping clients evolve from compliance readiness to cyber resilience.
Your Strategic Security Partner
Codec Networks acts as a strategic security partner, providing continuous roadmap development, architecture reviews, and improvement programs that evolve with your business and the threat landscape.
“We don’t just secure businesses — we empower them to lead with confidence in a digital-first world.”
Our strength lies in the fusion of technical depth, regulatory insight, industry specialization, and future readiness — providing unmatched cybersecurity value to enterprises across India and beyond.
Codec Networks – Certified Competence. Proven Expertise. Real-World Cyber Resilience.
Empowering enterprises through advanced security engineering, continuous monitoring, and forensic intelligence.
Every engagement reflects our belief that advisory must meet assurance — a promise we deliver through partnership, integrity, and measurable impact.
Codec Networks – Where Advisory Meets Assurance.
Empowering Clients Through Partnership, Transparency, and Trust.
And above all —
“Decoding Threats. Coding Solutions.”
That’s the Codec Networks Advantage.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
Every customer testimonial is proof of our commitment, highlighting security,
compliance, and resilience enabled by Codec Networks’ services.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Asking the right questions is the first step toward security; our FAQs
RBI Circular requires payment system providers to ensure that complete data relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in systems located only in India. This includes full end-to-end information collected, transmitted or processed as part of a payment message or instruction.
The requirement applies to RBI-authorized or approved payment system operators and all banks operating in India. It also extends to transactions processed through system participants, payment gateways, intermediaries, service providers and third-party vendors; however, the authorised payment system operator remains responsible for ensuring compliance.
The requirement may include:
- Customer and beneficiary information.
- Account and payment-sensitive data.
- Payment credentials, where applicable.
- Transaction reference, timestamp, amount and routing information.
- Data generated, transmitted or processed throughout the payment lifecycle.
- Relevant databases, backups, restoration data and security records.
The final data population must be determined from the auditee’s actual payment processes and architecture.
Yes. RBI permits overseas processing, but complete payment data must subsequently be brought back to India and deleted from foreign systems as per applicable guidelines. Evidence of repatriation and deletion should be available for audit.
For genuine cross-border transactions, the foreign component may be stored outside India where required. The auditee should document the business need, transaction flow, storage locations and applicable controls.
RBI Circular specifies that the System Audit Report should be based on an audit conducted by a CERT-In empaneled auditor. Codec Networks conducts the assessment in accordance with the agreed engagement scope, RBI requirements and applicable CERT-In audit guidelines.
The audit may cover:
- Payment-data inventory and classification.
- Transaction and data-flow diagrams.
- Applications, APIs, databases and storage platforms.
- Primary, backup and disaster-recovery environments.
- Cloud regions and outsourced infrastructure.
- Overseas processing and deletion arrangements.
- Privileged and remote access.
- Payment gateways, processors, intermediaries and other vendors.
- Database maintenance, backup restoration and data-security controls.
Codec Networks applies a risk-based approach involving scope confirmation, payment-data mapping, risk profiling, document review, stakeholder walkthroughs, control-design assessment, technical validation, transaction sampling, evidence evaluation, finding validation, quality review and reporting
Evidence may include asset and data inventories, architecture and data-flow diagrams, system configurations, cloud-region details, database records, backup schedules, access logs, vendor contracts, overseas processing records, deletion logs, policies, procedures, change records and previous audit reports.
No. It is primarily a regulatory and system audit focused on payment-data storage, processing, access, backup and cross-border controls. Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing or other intrusive testing is performed only when relevant, expressly included in scope
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include:
- Executive summary for management or the Board.
- Detailed audit report and scope statement.
- Clause-wise compliance assessment.
- Evidence index and audit observations.
- Risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
- System Audit Report or audit conclusion, where supported by evidence.
RBI Circular states that the SAR should be duly approved by the Board of the payment system provider before submission to RBI. The auditee remains responsible for completing its internal governance, approval and submission processes.
Current audit frequency and submission timelines should be determined from subsequent RBI or NPCI directions
No. The audit provides an independent, point-in-time conclusion based on the agreed scope, selected samples and evidence made available. Compliance responsibility remains with the auditee and the authorized payment system provider.
Where included in the engagement, Codec Networks may clarify findings and revalidate corrective actions without assuming management responsibility for implementing controls. Audit information is handled through agreed confidentiality, access, encryption, retention and secure-disposal arrangements. Reports are shared only with authorized recipients
RBI Circular requires payment system providers to ensure that complete data relating to payment systems operated by them is stored in systems located only in India. This includes full end-to-end information collected, transmitted or processed as part of a payment message or instruction.
The requirement applies to RBI-authorized or approved payment system operators and all banks operating in India. It also extends to transactions processed through system participants, payment gateways, intermediaries, service providers and third-party vendors; however, the authorised payment system operator remains responsible for ensuring compliance.
The requirement may include:
- Customer and beneficiary information.
- Account and payment-sensitive data.
- Payment credentials, where applicable.
- Transaction reference, timestamp, amount and routing information.
- Data generated, transmitted or processed throughout the payment lifecycle.
- Relevant databases, backups, restoration data and security records.
The final data population must be determined from the auditee’s actual payment processes and architecture.
Yes. RBI permits overseas processing, but complete payment data must subsequently be brought back to India and deleted from foreign systems as per applicable guidelines. Evidence of repatriation and deletion should be available for audit.
For genuine cross-border transactions, the foreign component may be stored outside India where required. The auditee should document the business need, transaction flow, storage locations and applicable controls.
RBI Circular specifies that the System Audit Report should be based on an audit conducted by a CERT-In empaneled auditor. Codec Networks conducts the assessment in accordance with the agreed engagement scope, RBI requirements and applicable CERT-In audit guidelines.
The audit may cover:
- Payment-data inventory and classification.
- Transaction and data-flow diagrams.
- Applications, APIs, databases and storage platforms.
- Primary, backup and disaster-recovery environments.
- Cloud regions and outsourced infrastructure.
- Overseas processing and deletion arrangements.
- Privileged and remote access.
- Payment gateways, processors, intermediaries and other vendors.
- Database maintenance, backup restoration and data-security controls.
Codec Networks applies a risk-based approach involving scope confirmation, payment-data mapping, risk profiling, document review, stakeholder walkthroughs, control-design assessment, technical validation, transaction sampling, evidence evaluation, finding validation, quality review and reporting
Evidence may include asset and data inventories, architecture and data-flow diagrams, system configurations, cloud-region details, database records, backup schedules, access logs, vendor contracts, overseas processing records, deletion logs, policies, procedures, change records and previous audit reports.
No. It is primarily a regulatory and system audit focused on payment-data storage, processing, access, backup and cross-border controls. Vulnerability assessment, penetration testing or other intrusive testing is performed only when relevant, expressly included in scope
Depending on the engagement, deliverables may include:
- Executive summary for management or the Board.
- Detailed audit report and scope statement.
- Clause-wise compliance assessment.
- Evidence index and audit observations.
- Risk ratings and remediation recommendations.
- System Audit Report or audit conclusion, where supported by evidence.
RBI Circular states that the SAR should be duly approved by the Board of the payment system provider before submission to RBI. The auditee remains responsible for completing its internal governance, approval and submission processes.
Current audit frequency and submission timelines should be determined from subsequent RBI or NPCI directions
No. The audit provides an independent, point-in-time conclusion based on the agreed scope, selected samples and evidence made available. Compliance responsibility remains with the auditee and the authorized payment system provider.
Where included in the engagement, Codec Networks may clarify findings and revalidate corrective actions without assuming management responsibility for implementing controls. Audit information is handled through agreed confidentiality, access, encryption, retention and secure-disposal arrangements. Reports are shared only with authorized recipients