Complete Mandated Compliance for BFSI & Tech

Indian Regulatory & Statutory Audits

Complete Mandated Compliance for BFSI & Tech

Empaneled auditor-led audits ensuring full statutory compliance under RBI, SEBI CSCRF, IRDAI, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

Zero Automated Noise
Free Certified Re-Test
Strict Enterprise NDA
Dedicated Lead Architect
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100%
Statutory Pass Rate
Proven track record with RBI, SEBI, and IRDAI compliance audits
DPDP
Act 2023 Ready
Complete Data Principal workflow & consent manager setup
CERT-In
Aligned Audits
Rigorous standards mapped directly to CERT-In empanelment
0
Regulatory Penalties
Zero non-compliance notices on client audited architectures
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02 // THE HOSTX STANDARD

Engineered for Depth, Proof & Zero Friction

Why leading enterprises, high-growth scaleups, and regulated institutions choose HostX for india regulatory.

Regulator Aligned01

Deep BFSI & Regulator Experience

We understand RBI Master Directions, SEBI CSCRF circulars, and IRDAI guidelines from the regulator's perspective, avoiding bureaucratic re-audits.

Guaranteed in every engagement
Data Localisation02

Mandatory Data Localisation (SAR)

Expert system audits verifying end-to-end payment data localization with explicit verification that no payment data remains stored outside India.

Guaranteed in every engagement
Full Support03

Turnkey Remediation Assistance

We don't merely generate audit observations. Our security architects help engineering and IT teams resolve infrastructure gaps and draft auditor responses.

Guaranteed in every engagement
03 // PRACTICE CAPABILITIES & SCOPE

All Compliance – India Regulatory Modules

Explore specialized assessments, audits, continuous surveillance, and defense engineering modules.

7 Modules
BFSI Mandate#01

RBI Cybersecurity Audit

Mandatory compliance for commercial banks, NBFCs, payment aggregators, and digital lenders.

  • RBI Master Direction baseline gap review
  • Mandatory mobile app & API VAPT assessment
  • Board cyber crisis management plan evaluation
RBI Master Directions
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SEBI Mandate#02

SEBI CSCRF Audit

Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework audits for stock brokers, AMCs, and QSTEs.

  • CSCRF mandatory technical controls validation
  • Quarterly VAPT & red teaming evidence
  • Cyber resilience & recovery SLA testing
SEBI CSCRF 2024
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Specialized Module#03

IRDAI Cybersecurity Audit

Information and cyber security guidelines audit for life, general insurers, and web aggregators.

  • Insurance core policy system review
  • Third-party vendor risk assessment
  • Annual statutory compliance assurance report
IRDAI Guidelines
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Statutory Requirement#04

SAR (RBI Data Localisation) Audit

System Audit Report verifying complete end-to-end domestic payment data localisation.

  • Verification of payment data stored only in India
  • Foreign mirror and transit packet inspection
  • Submission-ready SAR documentation for RBI
RBI Payment Systems
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Statutory Law#05

DPDP Act Readiness & Audit

Digital Personal Data Protection Act compliance, consent management, and Data Principal workflows.

  • Data fiduciary role and obligation scoping
  • Multilingual consent notice implementation
  • Data breach notification mechanism to DPB
DPDP Act 2023
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Specialized Module#06

CICRA Audit

Cybersecurity and data privacy audits for Credit Information Companies and credit data users.

  • Credit data access control and encryption audit
  • API integration security with lending partners
  • Regulatory compliance certification
Credit Data Security
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RBI Lending#07

Digital Lending App Audit

Mandatory technical audits for digital lending apps and lending service providers under RBI norms.

  • App permission audit (camera, mic, contacts restrictions)
  • Data localization & cloud architecture review
  • DLG regulatory compliance report for app store hosting
RBI DLG Guidelines
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04 // UNIFIED DELIVERY LIFECYCLE

How HostX Delivers India Regulatory

A transparent, predictable 4-step framework from initial scoping to certified remediation.

01Week 1

Regulatory Scope & Mandate Review

Identify statutory entity classification (Bank, NBFC, PA, Broker, Insurer) and applicable master directions.

Phase 01 of 04
02Weeks 2 - 3

Comprehensive Architecture Audit

Execute mandatory VAPT, source code audit, network architecture review, and data flow inspection.

Phase 02 of 04
03Week 4

SAR & Compliance Report Generation

Generate official System Audit Reports (SAR) with detailed compliance evidence matrices ready for submission.

Phase 03 of 04
04Post-Audit

Regulator Query Assistance

Provide ongoing technical support to answer regulator queries and inspect post-audit observations.

Phase 04 of 04
BENCHMARK ALIGNMENT

Frameworks & Compliance Standards Covered

RBI Master Direction on Cyber Security Framework
SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF)
IRDAI Information & Cyber Security Guidelines
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023
RBI Payment Aggregator / Payment Gateway (PA/PG) Norms
RBI Digital Lending Guidelines (DLG)
RBI Storage of Payment System Data (SAR)
CICRA Credit Information Security Framework
Cyber Operations Telemetry
05 // FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Common Questions About India Regulatory

Clear answers on methodology, timelines, safety, deliverables, and certified verification.

The Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) issued by SEBI applies to all Regulated Entities including Stock Brokers, Depository Participants, Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Mutual Funds, Clearing Corporations, and Qualified Stock Brokers (QSBs). It mandates continuous monitoring, automated API controls, cyber drills, and periodic audits.
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06 // END-TO-END CYBER DEFENSE

Explore Other Practice Areas

HostX unifies offensive, defensive, and compliance security under one roof so your organization stays fully protected.

0115 Modules

Offensive Security

Elite manual penetration testing and multi-vector adversary simulations mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP, and NIST. Real exploitable vulnerabilities, zero automated noise, with certified patch verification.

029 Modules

Managed SOC & Detection

Enterprise security operations center delivering 24/7/365 eyes-on-glass threat hunting, managed detection, telemetry correlation, and rapid incident isolation.

036 Modules

Application Security

Transform security from a deployment bottleneck into an automated engineering accelerator. Eliminate logic vulnerabilities, outdated dependencies, and injection risks before code merges.

0411 Modules

Compliance – Global Standards

Automate evidence collection, remediate control gaps, and achieve seamless certifications across ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR frameworks.

05Active Practice

Compliance – India Regulatory

Empaneled auditor-led audits ensuring full statutory compliance under RBI, SEBI CSCRF, IRDAI, and the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act.

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067 Modules

Advisory & Response

Board-level cybersecurity governance, fractional vCISO expertise, multi-cloud security audits, and external threat reconnaissance without full-time overhead.

GUARANTEED SLA & FREE SCOPING

Ready to Scope Your India Regulatory Requirements?

Connect with our lead cybersecurity architects under a mutual NDA. Receive a comprehensive scope proposal, custom SLA, and transparent fixed-price quote within 24 hours.