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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for Chemicals and Fertilizers
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help fertilizer producers, chemical makers, CDMOs, agrochemical companies and process operators resolve their threats and meet CERT-In, safety-regulator, subsidy, SEBI, DPDP and customer expectations.
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In this document 1. Our approach 2. Mapping threats to services 3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector 4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector 5. Sector programmes built from the bundles 6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience 7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping 8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix 9. Delivery methodology and deliverables 10. Why Codec Networks 11. Annex: indicative commercial ranges |
1. Our approach
Process industries need assurance that respects process safety. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Safety first: plan OT work with operations and process safety teams; passive first, active only by agreement.
- Strong boundaries: IT/OT and control/safety separation, brokered vendor access.
- Assume ransomware: make DCS configurations, ERP and subsidy integrations recoverable and rehearse running without IT.
- Prove it to regulators and customers: findings mapped to IEC 62443, IEC 61511, ISO/IEC 27001 and the audits your customers run.
2. Mapping threats to services
The table maps the 18 threats identified in Document 4 of this set to the Codec Networks services that help mitigate them.
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Threat / challenge |
Applicable Codec Networks services |
Intended outcome |
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Ransomware halting production |
Segmentation, backup and restore testing, EDR validation |
Plants that keep running and restart safely |
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Safety system and set-point tampering |
SIS security review, engineering workstation controls, change monitoring |
Protected safety layer |
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Vendor and contractor remote access |
Remote access brokering, vendor assessments |
Controlled vendor access |
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Flat IT/OT networks |
Zone-and-conduit design, plant DMZ |
Contained plant networks |
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Legacy DCS, PLCs and HMIs |
Compensating controls, segmentation, monitoring |
Reduced exposure |
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ERP, subsidy and billing disruption |
ERP and integration security, continuity planning |
Dispatch and claims that continue |
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Formulation and IP theft |
Data classification, DLP, access reviews |
Protected recipes |
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Espionage and sabotage |
Threat hunting, privileged access review |
Intruders found early |
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Phishing |
Phishing simulation, MFA, awareness |
Fewer compromised accounts |
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BEC |
Payment and master-data controls, BEC simulation |
Reduced fraud |
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Dealer portal and distribution fraud |
Portal and payment testing, monitoring |
Protected dealer revenue |
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Removable media and laptops |
Scanning kiosks, device and media controls |
Clean plant endpoints |
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Falsified quality and compliance data |
LIMS integrity and access controls, audit trails |
Trustworthy records |
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Cloud, analytics and IIoT exposure |
IIoT and plant-to-cloud assessment, DMZ design |
Safe digital plant |
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Insider misuse |
Access reviews, activity monitoring, offboarding |
Accountable access |
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Logistics and tank-farm manipulation |
Gauging and loading automation assessment, integrity checks |
Trustworthy measurements |
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Weak OT detection |
IT/OT SOC, playbooks |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
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Backup and recovery failure |
Backup review, DCS configuration backups, restart drills |
Proven, safe recovery |
3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector
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Service line |
Sector-relevant services |
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Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing |
IT and OT assessments; DCS, PLC, SIS, historian, tank-farm and utilities reviews using safety-aware methods; ERP, LIMS and portal testing |
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Industrial & infrastructure security |
IT/OT architecture, zone-and-conduit segmentation, plant DMZ, vendor remote access and IEC 62443-aligned gap assessments |
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Safety system security |
SIS isolation, engineering workstation and change management reviews aligned to IEC 61511 and process safety management |
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Recovery & resilience |
Backup and restore testing for ERP, integrations and DCS configurations; manual-operation and safe-restart playbooks; subsidy and dispatch continuity |
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Information security audit & compliance |
CERT-In-aligned IT/OT audits, NCIIPC-aligned controls, ISO/IEC 27001, SEBI disclosure support, customer audit readiness |
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Third-party risk management |
Vendor, integrator, contractor, logistics and dealer assessments; turnaround access controls |
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Data privacy & protection |
DPDP programmes for farmer, dealer and employee data; formulation and LIMS data classification and DLP |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
IT and plant monitoring, industrial protocol detection, remote-session monitoring, threat hunting |
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Cyber forensics & incident response |
OT and destructive-malware investigations, 6-hour reporting and disclosure support |
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Offensive security & simulation |
Red teaming, plant and leadership crisis exercises with safety teams |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to chemical, fertilizer and process industry companies; the Global Cyber Back-Office SPV Program (Bundle 12) is offered separately for international clients.
Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector.
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Bundle |
Name |
Sector-relevant scope |
Best suited for |
Key deliverables |
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B1 |
Cyber Assessment & VAPT Assurance Program |
IT, DCS, PLC, SIS, tank-farm and ERP assessments |
All companies |
Assessment reports, retests and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
ERP, LIMS, dealer portal and DBT/PoS integration testing |
Fertilizer, agrochemical and paint companies |
Application risk reports |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
IT/OT segmentation, plant DMZ, vendor remote access, cloud posture |
All companies |
Architecture review and remediation roadmap |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
CERT-In and NCIIPC-aligned audits, SEBI support |
PSUs, listed companies |
Audit report, gap matrix, evidence tracker |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
IEC 62443, IEC 61511, ISO 27001 and customer audit readiness |
Companies formalising OT security for regulators and customers |
Maturity scorecard, policies, evidence packs |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Farmer, dealer and employee data protection |
Fertilizer, agrochemical and paint companies ahead of May 2027 |
Privacy gap assessment and roadmap |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 IT/OT SOC with threat hunting |
Multi-plant companies |
SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
Plant and ERP incident response and reporting |
Any company facing an incident |
Forensic report, RCA, reporting support |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
Vendor, integrator, contractor and logistics assessments |
All companies |
Vendor risk register and assessments |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Plant crisis exercises and safe-restart drills |
Leadership, operations and safety teams |
Exercise reports and playbooks |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
Digital plant, APC, IIoT and AI optimisation security |
Companies adopting digital plant programmes |
Risk assessment |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six chemical and fertilizer programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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OT Security Programme |
B1, B3 |
DCS, PLCs, segmentation and vendor access |
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Safety System Assurance |
B1, B5 |
SIS isolation, engineering controls and cyber in PSM |
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Recovery & Subsidy Continuity |
B3, B2, B10 |
ERP, integrations, backups and manual playbooks |
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Third-Party & Turnaround Access |
B9, B3 |
Vendors, contractors, media and logistics partners |
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Customer & Dealer Assurance |
B5, B6, B2 |
Customer audits, dealer portals and farmer data |
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IT/OT SOC & Hunting |
B7, B8 |
Detection, response and 6-hour reporting |
6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience
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Package element |
Foundation |
Assurance |
Continuous Resilience |
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Typical organisation |
Single plants, formulators and distributors |
Multi-plant specialty and agrochemical companies |
Fertilizer majors, PSUs and bulk chemical groups |
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Testing |
B1: IT and plant OT assessment |
B1 + B2: IEC 62443 assessment and ERP, LIMS and portal testing |
B1 + B2 + B10: continuous OT testing and red teaming |
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Audit and GRC |
B5: policy, media and crisis plan pack |
B4: annual independent audit + B5 |
B4 + B5 + B9: audit, SIS assurance and vendor programme |
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Cloud and privacy |
B3: vendor access and backup review |
B3 + B6: segmentation and DPDP |
B3 + B6 + B11: segmentation, DPDP and digital plant security |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: IT/OT SOC + B8 |
B7: SOC with threat hunting + B8 |
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Reporting |
Compliance checklist and customer evidence |
CISO and management reporting |
Board, regulator and customer reporting |
7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping
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Requirement (source) |
How Codec Networks helps |
Bundle |
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Cyber incidents to CERT-In within six hours; 180-day logs (CERT-In Directions) |
IT/OT SOC, IR retainer and reporting support |
B7, B8 |
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Risk-based independent cyber audits including OT/ICS (CERT-In audit guidelines, 2025) |
Independent IT/OT audits |
B4, B1 |
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Protection of notified protected systems (NCIIPC) |
CII-aligned assessments and controls |
B4, B3 |
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Safety of hazardous plants and storage (Factories Act, MSIHC Rules, Chemical Accidents Rules, PESO) |
SIS and OT security reviews, cyber in process safety management |
B1, B5 |
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Fertilizer quality, pricing and subsidy data (Fertiliser Control Order, DBT) |
ERP and integration security, continuity planning |
B2, B3 |
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Agrochemical registration and data integrity (Insecticides Act, CIB&RC) |
LIMS and regulatory data integrity controls |
B2, B5 |
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Quarterly cyber incident disclosure by listed companies (SEBI LODR) |
Incident records and disclosure support |
B4, B8 |
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Farmer, dealer and employee personal data (DPDP) |
DPDPA programme |
B6 |
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Customer and export audits (pharma, FMCG, auto, REACH, Responsible Care) |
ISO 27001, IEC 62443 and evidence packs |
B5, B9 |
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Auditor eligibility and independence Where a regulator, standard or contract requires CERT-In empanelled or independent auditors, Codec Networks—CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services—confirms eligibility and independence in each proposal. |
8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix
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Threat / challenge |
Primary bundle |
Supporting bundles |
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Ransomware halting production |
B3 |
B7, B10, B8 |
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Safety system tampering |
B1 |
B7, B5 |
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Vendor and contractor access |
B9 |
B3, B7 |
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Flat IT/OT networks |
B3 |
B1 |
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Legacy DCS and PLCs |
B3 |
B1, B7 |
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ERP and subsidy disruption |
B3 |
B2, B10 |
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Formulation and IP theft |
B3 |
B6, B7 |
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Espionage and sabotage |
B7 |
B3 |
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Phishing |
B10 |
B7 |
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BEC |
B10 |
B2, B7 |
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Dealer portal fraud |
B2 |
B7, B10 |
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Removable media and laptops |
B3 |
B9, B7 |
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Falsified quality data |
B2 |
B5 |
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Cloud and IIoT exposure |
B11 |
B3, B1 |
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Insider misuse |
B7 |
B3 |
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Logistics and tank-farm manipulation |
B1 |
B7 |
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Weak OT detection |
B7 |
B8 |
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Backup and recovery failure |
B10 |
B3 |
“Primary” and “supporting” indicate suggested combinations, not guaranteed mitigation or complete coverage.
9. Delivery methodology and deliverables
Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology.
Typical deliverables include IT/OT and IEC 62443 assessment reports with retests, a zone-and-conduit segmentation design, a safety system security review, a vendor and turnaround access programme, an ERP, integration and DCS recovery review with tested restore times, dealer portal and LIMS test reports, a CERT-In-aligned audit report, customer audit evidence packs, crisis playbooks and exercise reports, and IT/OT SOC reporting.
10. Why Codec Networks
- CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services, and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category).
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.
- Full stack: VAPT, regulatory audit, managed SOC, forensics, privacy and Board advisory from one partner, so findings, monitoring and closure stay connected.
- Process industry depth: DCS, PLCs, SIS, tank farms, ERP, subsidy integrations and dealer portals assessed with safety-aware methods and mapped to IEC 62443 and IEC 61511.
- Recognised frameworks and tools: OWASP ASVS/MASVS and API Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS; tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Prowler and leading SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Certified people: CEH, OSCP, CPENT, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CHFI, CTIA and ECIH professionals.
Annex: Indicative commercial ranges
For internal sales reference only—remove this annex before sharing externally. Ranges are taken from the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models and are subject to scoping, asset counts, frequency and service levels.
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Bundle |
Package examples and indicative ranges |
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B1 VAPT Assurance |
Essential ₹1.5–5 lakh; Professional ₹5–15 lakh; Enterprise ₹15–40 lakh; Annual retainer ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore |
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B2 AppSec & DevSecOps |
API Quick Check ₹2–6 lakh; AppSec Professional ₹8–20 lakh; DevSecOps Maturity ₹12–35 lakh; Secure SDLC retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B3 Cloud & Zero Trust |
Cloud Essential ₹3–8 lakh; Professional ₹8–25 lakh; Enterprise ₹25–75 lakh; Continuous assurance ₹2–10 lakh/month |
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B4 Regulatory Audit |
Gap review ₹5–15 lakh; Full regulatory audit ₹15–50 lakh; Multi-framework audit ₹30 lakh–₹1.25 crore; Annual retainer ₹3–20 lakh/month |
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B5 GRC, ISO, SOC 2 |
ISO readiness ₹5–15 lakh; ISO implementation ₹15–45 lakh; SOC 2 readiness ₹15–60 lakh; GRC retainer ₹2–12 lakh/month |
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B6 Privacy & DPDPA |
Quick assessment ₹3–10 lakh; Implementation ₹10–40 lakh; DPO-as-a-Service ₹2–8 lakh/month; Privacy retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B7 Managed SOC |
Starter ₹2–5 lakh/month; Professional ₹5–15 lakh/month; Enterprise ₹15–50 lakh/month; co-managed per FTE/shift |
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B8 Forensics & IR |
Triage ₹3–15 lakh; Full investigation ₹15–75 lakh; Ransomware response ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore; IR retainer ₹5–50 lakh/year |
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B9 TPRM |
₹25,000–₹2 lakh per vendor; batch pricing for 50–500 vendors; retainer ₹3–25 lakh/month |
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B10 Simulation & Tabletop |
Awareness ₹1–5 lakh; Phishing simulation ₹2–10 lakh; Tabletop ₹5–20 lakh; Cyber war-game ₹15–75 lakh; Annual retainer ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore/year |
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B11 Emerging Tech |
AI/LLM risk review ₹5–25 lakh; Smart contract audit ₹5–50 lakh; Emerging tech retainer ₹5–25 lakh/month |
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Note: Service scope, deliverables, monitoring coverage and service levels are confirmed during engagement scoping. Services support risk reduction and assurance but do not guarantee prevention of all cyber incidents or regulatory compliance. Regulatory references are summaries; confirm against the official instruments applicable to each entity.