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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for IT Service Firms
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help IT service providers resolve their threats and meet CERT-In, DPDP, client and international requirements.
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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
IT service firms need assurance that protects both their own estate and every client they touch. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Secure the delivery chain: code, pipelines, builds and releases.
- Control privileged tools: RMM, PAM, jump hosts and client accounts.
- Evidence for clients: reports and certifications that answer due diligence.
- Prove closure: track remediation and keep evidence for clients and auditors.
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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Build and release compromise |
DevSecOps and pipeline review, code signing review, SBOM |
Trusted releases |
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RMM and remote-access abuse |
RMM and PAM testing, MFA review, SOC use cases |
Controlled mass actions |
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Privileged access misuse |
PAM review, session monitoring |
Accountable privileged access |
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Code and secret leakage |
Secrets scanning, code review |
No exposed credentials |
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Vulnerable dependencies |
SCA and SBOM governance |
Known, managed components |
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Ransomware |
Ransomware simulation, backup testing, EDR validation |
Tested recovery |
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Phishing and credential theft |
Phishing simulation, identity hardening |
Fewer compromised accounts |
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BEC |
BEC simulation, email security review |
Reduced payment fraud |
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Insider threat |
Insider simulation, UEBA |
Visible misuse |
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Client data in test |
Test-data and environment review |
Masked test data |
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Cloud misconfiguration |
Cloud reviews and posture monitoring |
Compliant cloud estates |
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Vulnerable delivered apps |
Application and API testing |
Secure releases |
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Weak access lifecycle |
Joiner-mover-leaver review |
No orphaned accounts |
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AI tool leakage |
AI governance and DLP |
Safe AI-assisted development |
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Subcontractor compromise |
Third-party risk management |
Assured delivery partners |
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Weak detection and response |
Managed SOC, playbooks, tabletop exercises |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
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Insecure file transfer |
Infrastructure and application VAPT |
Hardened transfer platforms |
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Recovery failure |
BCP/DR drills |
Proven recovery |
3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector
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Service line |
Sector-relevant services |
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Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing |
Infrastructure, jump host, RMM, Active Directory and client-facing application testing |
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Application, API & DevSecOps security |
Secure code review, SAST/DAST/SCA, CI/CD and build-integrity reviews, SBOM |
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Information security audit & compliance |
ISO/IEC 27001:2022, SOC 2 readiness, client regulator flow-down assessments |
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Offensive security & simulation |
Red teaming, phishing, BEC and insider simulations, tabletop exercises |
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Data privacy & protection |
DPDPA processor programmes, GDPR processor controls, DLP |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
SIEM, EDR/XDR, privileged and RMM activity monitoring |
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Cyber forensics |
Supply-chain and client-impact investigations, root-cause analysis |
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Third-party risk management |
Subcontractor, staffing and tooling vendor assessments |
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Emerging technology security |
AI coding assistant governance and AI application testing |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to IT service providers and system integrators; 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 |
Infrastructure, RMM and jump-host PT with retest |
All providers |
PT reports and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
Secure code review, CI/CD and SBOM |
Developers and product firms |
Code and pipeline risk report |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
Multi-tenant estates, segmentation, PAM |
MSPs and cloud providers |
Cloud and access review |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
Client regulator flow-down assessments |
Providers to banks, insurers and market entities |
Gap matrix, evidence index |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
ISO 27001, SOC 2, policies, evidence packs |
Providers facing client due diligence |
Readiness report, evidence pack |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Processor privacy programmes |
Providers handling client personal data |
Privacy gap assessment |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 SOC across own and managed estates |
MSPs and SIs |
SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
Supply-chain and client-impact investigations |
Any provider facing compromise |
Forensic report and RCA |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
Subcontractor and tooling vendor assessments |
Prime contractors and MSPs |
Vendor risk assessments |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Ransomware, phishing and client-impact exercises |
Leadership, delivery and operations |
Exercise reports |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
AI coding and AI application security |
Developers using AI tools |
AI risk assessment |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six IT services programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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Secure Delivery Programme |
B2, B1 |
Code, pipelines and releases |
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Privileged Tool Assurance |
B1, B3, B7 |
RMM, PAM and client access |
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Client Assurance Programme |
B5, B4 |
Certifications and client due diligence |
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Supply Chain Assurance |
B9, B2 |
Subcontractors and dependencies |
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Data and AI Protection |
B6, B11 |
Client data, DPDP and AI tool risks |
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Incident Readiness |
B7, B8, B10 |
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 |
Smaller developers and consultancies |
Mid-sized SIs and MSPs |
Large SIs, MSPs and product firms |
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Testing |
B1 + B2: VAPT and code review |
B1 + B2: infrastructure, RMM and pipeline testing |
B1 + B2 + B10: red teaming and simulations |
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Audit and GRC |
B5: ISO 27001 gap assessment |
B5 + B4: ISO 27001 or SOC 2, flow-down audits |
B5 + B4 + B9: multi-framework and supply-chain assurance |
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Cloud and privacy |
B6: processor privacy review |
B3 + B6: cloud and DPDPA readiness |
B3 + B6 + B11: continuous assurance, AI governance |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: managed SOC + B8 |
B7: SOC with privileged signals + B8 |
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Reporting |
Client evidence pack |
Management and client reporting |
Board and client 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) |
SOC, IR retainer and reporting support |
B7, B8 |
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Risk-based independent cyber audits (CERT-In audit guidelines, 2025) |
Independent audit and VAPT |
B1, B4 |
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IT outsourcing controls for bank and NBFC clients (RBI, 2023) |
Flow-down assessment and evidence |
B4 |
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Third-party controls for market and insurance clients (SEBI CSCRF, IRDAI 2026) |
Flow-down assessment and evidence |
B4, B5 |
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Processor safeguards for client personal data (DPDP) |
DPDPA processor programme |
B6 |
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Secure products with digital elements for EU markets (EU CRA) |
Secure development and vulnerability handling review |
B2 |
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Supply-chain security for EU clients (NIS2, DORA) |
Supply-chain assurance programme |
B9 |
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ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 client expectations |
Readiness and implementation |
B5 |
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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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Build compromise |
B2 |
B8 |
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RMM abuse |
B1 |
B7, B3 |
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Privileged misuse |
B3 |
B7 |
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Code and secret leakage |
B2 |
B6 |
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Vulnerable dependencies |
B2 |
B9 |
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Ransomware |
B7 |
B8, B10 |
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Phishing |
B10 |
B7 |
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BEC |
B10 |
B7 |
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Insider threat |
B7 |
B10 |
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Client data in test |
B6 |
B2 |
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Cloud misconfiguration |
B3 |
B7 |
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Vulnerable apps |
B2 |
B1 |
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Weak access lifecycle |
B9 |
B5 |
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AI tool leakage |
B11 |
B6 |
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Subcontractor compromise |
B9 |
B5 |
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Weak detection |
B7 |
B8 |
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Insecure file transfer |
B1 |
B2 |
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Recovery failure |
B10 |
B1 |
“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 secure code and pipeline review reports, an SBOM assessment, infrastructure and RMM test reports with retests, an ISO/IEC 27001 or SOC 2 readiness report, a client evidence pack, a subcontractor risk register and SOC reporting.
10. Why Codec Networks
- CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services, and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category).
- Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.
- Full stack: VAPT, regulatory audit, managed SOC, forensics, privacy and Board advisory from one partner, so findings, monitoring and closure stay connected.
- IT services depth: code, pipelines, RMM and privileged tools tested the way supply-chain attackers use them.
- Recognised frameworks and tools: OWASP ASVS/MASVS and API Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS; tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Prowler and leading SIEM/EDR platforms.
- Certified people: CEH, OSCP, CPENT, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CHFI, CTIA and ECIH professionals.
Annex: Indicative commercial ranges
For internal sales reference only—remove this annex before sharing externally. Ranges are taken from the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models and are subject to scoping, asset counts, frequency and service levels.
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Bundle |
Package examples and indicative ranges |
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B1 VAPT Assurance |
Essential ₹1.5–5 lakh; Professional ₹5–15 lakh; Enterprise ₹15–40 lakh; Annual retainer ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore |
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B2 AppSec & DevSecOps |
API Quick Check ₹2–6 lakh; AppSec Professional ₹8–20 lakh; DevSecOps Maturity ₹12–35 lakh; Secure SDLC retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B3 Cloud & Zero Trust |
Cloud Essential ₹3–8 lakh; Professional ₹8–25 lakh; Enterprise ₹25–75 lakh; Continuous assurance ₹2–10 lakh/month |
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B4 Regulatory Audit |
Gap review ₹5–15 lakh; Full regulatory audit ₹15–50 lakh; Multi-framework audit ₹30 lakh–₹1.25 crore; Annual retainer ₹3–20 lakh/month |
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B5 GRC, ISO, SOC 2 |
ISO readiness ₹5–15 lakh; ISO implementation ₹15–45 lakh; SOC 2 readiness ₹15–60 lakh; GRC retainer ₹2–12 lakh/month |
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B6 Privacy & DPDPA |
Quick assessment ₹3–10 lakh; Implementation ₹10–40 lakh; DPO-as-a-Service ₹2–8 lakh/month; Privacy retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month |
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B7 Managed SOC |
Starter ₹2–5 lakh/month; Professional ₹5–15 lakh/month; Enterprise ₹15–50 lakh/month; co-managed per FTE/shift |
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B8 Forensics & IR |
Triage ₹3–15 lakh; Full investigation ₹15–75 lakh; Ransomware response ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore; IR retainer ₹5–50 lakh/year |
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B9 TPRM |
₹25,000–₹2 lakh per vendor; batch pricing for 50–500 vendors; retainer ₹3–25 lakh/month |
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B10 Simulation & Tabletop |
Awareness ₹1–5 lakh; Phishing simulation ₹2–10 lakh; Tabletop ₹5–20 lakh; Cyber war-game ₹15–75 lakh; Annual retainer ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore/year |
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B11 Emerging Tech |
AI/LLM risk review ₹5–25 lakh; Smart contract audit ₹5–50 lakh; Emerging tech retainer ₹5–25 lakh/month |
Talk to Codec Networks
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Note: Service scope, deliverables, monitoring coverage and service levels are confirmed during engagement scoping. Services support risk reduction and assurance but do not guarantee prevention of all cyber incidents or regulatory compliance. Regulatory references are summaries; confirm against the official instruments applicable to each entity.