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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for Logistics and Supply Chains
How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help 3PLs, couriers, forwarders, fleets, warehouses and supply-chain platforms resolve their threats and meet CERT-In, DPDP, SEBI and shipper 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
Logistics needs assurance that keeps cargo moving. Codec Networks works on four principles:
- Operations first: plan hub, automation and fleet work with operations teams; passive first, active only by agreement and outside peak cut-offs.
- Control the connections: partner APIs, EDI, vendor access and SaaS integrations get least privilege, monitoring and contracts.
- Assume ransomware: make TMS, WMS and filing systems recoverable and rehearse manual operation.
- Prove it to shippers: map findings to ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443, OWASP, CERT-In expectations and the questionnaires your customers send.
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 platforms |
Dependency mapping, segmentation, backup and restore testing, EDR validation |
Hubs and filings that keep running |
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Partner API and EDI abuse |
API and EDI testing, key scoping, rate limiting, monitoring |
Controlled integrations |
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BEC and freight payment fraud |
MFA, mailbox monitoring, payment verification, BEC simulation |
Reduced fraud |
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Telematics and fleet IoT compromise |
Fleet and IoT assessment, platform access controls, command restrictions |
Protected fleets and cargo |
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Warehouse automation and OT attacks |
OT assessment, zone-and-conduit segmentation, OT monitoring |
Contained automation networks |
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Consignee and shipment data theft |
Data mapping, access reviews, DLP, monitoring |
Protected customer data |
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Portal and tracking app vulnerabilities |
Web, mobile and API VAPT, business-logic testing |
Hardened customer channels |
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Phishing and fake delivery scams |
Phishing simulation, awareness, brand and scam monitoring, takedowns |
Fewer compromised accounts and scams |
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Customs and e-way bill credential misuse |
Credential and access controls, filing monitoring |
Trusted compliance filings |
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Cargo theft enabled by data leaks |
Data minimisation, telematics access review, monitoring |
Less exploitable load data |
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Cloud and SaaS misconfiguration |
Cloud posture, secrets management, tenant isolation review |
Hardened platforms |
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Supply-chain software provider compromise |
SaaS risk assessments, contract clauses, integration monitoring |
Managed concentration risk |
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Insider and contractor misuse |
Access reviews, activity monitoring, leaver procedures |
Accountable access |
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Driver and rider identity fraud |
App and OTP flow testing, identity controls, fraud signals |
Trusted delivery workforce |
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Cold-chain monitoring tampering |
Monitoring integrity review, segmentation, alerting |
Reliable compliance records |
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Legacy systems and flat networks |
Segmentation, compensating controls, upgrade roadmap |
Reduced lateral movement |
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Weak detection and reporting |
24x7 logistics SOC, playbooks |
Reliable 6-hour reporting |
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Backup and continuity gaps |
Backup review, restore drills, manual-operation playbooks |
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 |
Customer portals, tracking and driver apps, partner APIs and EDI, TMS and WMS, depot and warehouse networks, telematics platforms and devices |
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Industrial & warehouse OT security |
WMS, AS/RS, sorter and PLC assessments using operations-aware methods, zone-and-conduit segmentation, vendor remote access brokering, OT monitoring, cold-chain monitoring integrity |
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Fleet and IoT security |
Telematics platform and device assessment, remote-command controls, FASTag and fuel card integrations, driver app and OTP flow testing, load and route data minimisation |
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Application security & DevSecOps |
Secure SDLC for platforms, API design review, key management, release testing, multi-tenant isolation |
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Cloud, infrastructure & zero trust |
Cloud posture, identity and access, segmentation across sites, partner and vendor access design |
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Information security audit & compliance |
CERT-In-aligned IT/OT audits, ISO/IEC 27001, SEBI disclosure support, shipper questionnaire readiness |
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Third-party and supply-chain risk |
Supply-chain SaaS, automation vendor, merchant, carrier and franchisee assessments; contract security and notification clauses |
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Data privacy & protection |
DPDP programmes for consignee, driver, rider and employee data; data mapping and minimisation; DPO-as-a-Service |
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Fraud and resilience |
BEC controls and simulation, payment verification design, dependency mapping, backup and restore testing, manual-operation playbooks, peak-season exercises |
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24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring |
Platform, cloud, hub, fleet and mailbox monitoring, API abuse and bulk-access detection, threat hunting |
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Cyber forensics & incident response |
Platform and BEC incident investigation, malware RCA, CERT-In, shipper and disclosure support |
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Emerging technology security |
AI routing and forecasting risk reviews, autonomous and robotic systems, ULIP and open-network integrations |
4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector
Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to logistics, warehousing and supply chain 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 |
Portals, apps, APIs, TMS, WMS, telematics and site network assessments |
All operators |
Assessment reports, retests and closure tracker |
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B2 |
Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program |
Partner API, EDI, tracking and driver app security and secure SDLC |
Couriers, 3PLs, platforms |
Application and API risk reports, SDLC roadmap |
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B3 |
Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program |
Cloud platforms, multi-site segmentation, vendor and partner access |
Multi-site and cloud-first operators |
Architecture review and remediation roadmap |
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B4 |
Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program |
CERT-In-aligned IT/OT audits, SEBI disclosure and shipper audit support |
Listed companies, large 3PLs, forwarders |
Audit report, gap matrix, evidence tracker |
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B5 |
GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program |
ISO 27001, IEC 62443 and shipper questionnaire readiness |
Operators formalising security for shippers |
Maturity scorecard, policies, evidence |
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B6 |
Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program |
Consignee, driver, rider and employee data protection |
All operators ahead of May 2027 |
Privacy gap assessment and roadmap |
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B7 |
Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program |
24x7 logistics SOC with BEC, API and OT detection |
National and multi-site operators |
SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR |
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B8 |
Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program |
Platform, BEC and ransomware incident response and reporting |
Any operator facing an incident |
Forensic report, RCA, reporting support |
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B9 |
Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program |
Supply-chain SaaS, automation vendor, merchant and carrier assessments |
3PLs, couriers, warehouse operators |
Partner risk register and assessments |
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B10 |
Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program |
Ransomware, peak-season and BEC exercises and simulations |
Leadership, operations, finance and IT teams |
Exercise reports and playbooks |
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B11 |
Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program |
AI, robotics, autonomous systems and open-network integration security |
Platforms and automated hubs |
Risk assessment and guardrail tests |
5. Sector programmes built from the bundles
Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six logistics and supply chain programmes.
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Programme |
Built from bundles |
Challenges addressed |
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Fleet & IoT Security |
B1, B11 |
Telematics, driver apps, commands and cargo data |
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Partner API Assurance |
B2, B9 |
Merchant, carrier and shipper APIs, EDI and keys |
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Warehouse OT Programme |
B1, B3 |
WMS, AS/RS, sorters, segmentation and vendor access |
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Continuity & Recovery |
B3, B10, B8 |
Dependency mapping, backups, playbooks and drills |
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Fraud & Payment Integrity |
B10, B7 |
BEC controls, simulation and mailbox monitoring |
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Logistics SOC & Response |
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 |
Regional fleets, warehouses and forwarders |
National 3PLs, couriers and multi-site operators |
Large integrated logistics groups and platforms |
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Testing |
B1: platform and network assessment |
B1 + B2: annual VAPT of portals, APIs and apps |
B1 + B2 + B10: continuous testing, red teaming and exercises |
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Audit and GRC |
B5: policy pack and questionnaire support |
B4: annual independent audit + B5: ISO 27001 |
B4 + B5 + B9: audit, shipper assurance and partner programme |
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Cloud, OT and privacy |
B3: email, backup and remote access review |
B3: segmentation and vendor access + B1: warehouse OT review |
B3 + B6 + B11: zero trust, DPDP and fleet, IoT and automation security |
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Monitoring and response |
IR retainer (B8) |
B7: SOC with BEC and API monitoring + B8 |
B7: SOC with threat hunting + B8 |
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Reporting |
Compliance checklist and shipper evidence |
CISO and management reporting |
Board, SEBI and shipper 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 including OT and cloud (CERT-In audit guidelines, 2025) |
Independent IT/OT audits |
B4, B1 |
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Quarterly cyber incident disclosure by listed companies (SEBI LODR) |
Incident records and disclosure support |
B4, B8 |
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Protection of any notified transport systems (NCIIPC) |
CII-aligned assessments and controls |
B4, B3 |
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Consignee, driver, rider and employee personal data (DPDP) |
DPDPA programme |
B6 |
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Vehicle location tracking devices and platforms (MoRTH AIS 140 notifications) |
Telematics and VLT security review |
B1, B11 |
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E-way bill, GST and customs filing integrity (GSTN, ICEGATE) |
Credential, access and filing controls |
B3, B7 |
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Shipper security questionnaires and NIS2 flow-down (contracts) |
ISO 27001 and questionnaire readiness, partner programme |
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 platforms |
B3 |
B7, B10, B8 |
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Partner API and EDI abuse |
B2 |
B9, B7 |
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BEC and freight payment fraud |
B10 |
B7, B3 |
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Telematics and fleet IoT compromise |
B11 |
B1, B7 |
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Warehouse automation and OT attacks |
B1 |
B3, B7 |
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Consignee and shipment data theft |
B6 |
B3, B7 |
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Portal and tracking app vulnerabilities |
B1 |
B2 |
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Phishing and fake delivery scams |
B10 |
B7 |
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Customs and e-way bill credential misuse |
B3 |
B7 |
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Cargo theft enabled by data leaks |
B11 |
B6, B7 |
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Cloud and SaaS misconfiguration |
B3 |
B2 |
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Supply-chain software provider compromise |
B9 |
B10, B7 |
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Insider and contractor misuse |
B7 |
B3 |
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Driver and rider identity fraud |
B2 |
B7 |
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Cold-chain monitoring tampering |
B1 |
B7 |
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Legacy systems and flat networks |
B3 |
B1 |
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Weak detection and reporting |
B7 |
B8 |
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Backup and continuity gaps |
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 portal, API, app and platform assessment reports with retests, a fleet and IoT security report, a warehouse OT assessment with zone-and-conduit segmentation design, a continuity review with tested recovery times and manual-operation playbooks, BEC control and payment verification designs, a partner and SaaS risk register, a DPDP data map and roadmap, a CERT-In-aligned audit report, shipper questionnaire evidence packs, exercise reports and logistics 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.
- Logistics depth: TMS, WMS, automation, telematics, partner APIs and supply-chain SaaS assessed with operations-aware methods and mapped to ISO/IEC 27001, IEC 62443 and OWASP.
- 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.