SEBI System Audit services to Professional Clearing Members (PCMs)
Codec Networks is an Information Security Auditing Organization, providing independent, evidence-based and risk-focused audits to help Professional Clearing Members (PCMs) under SEBI Circular No. SEBI/HO/MRD/TPD/P/CIR/2024/84. The service evaluates whether the PCM’s technology environment, governance, risk-management systems, applications, infrastructure, data centres, network and access controls, business continuity arrangements, third-party services and supporting processes conform to applicable SEBI and Clearing Corporation requirements.
Codec Networks is a CERT-In empanelled auditing organization mandated to offer this service
The audit is conducted using an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven methodology aligned with CERT-In’s Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines. Codec Networks applies regulatory mapping, document and evidence review, stakeholder discussions, system walkthroughs, risk-based sampling, configuration validation and authorized manual or tool-assisted testing. The engagement includes assessment of control design and operating effectiveness, prior findings, the technology-compliance register, risk-rated observations, management responses, corrective actions and follow-up verification, as applicable.
Codec Networks provides an executive-level audit summary, clause-wise compliance assessment, evidence-supported findings, risk prioritization and practical remediation recommendations to support governance and regulatory reporting. The audit represents a point-in-time professional assessment within the mutually agreed scope and based on information and evidence made available. Responsibility for compliance, remediation, regulatory submissions and risk acceptance remains with the auditee organization.
SEBI System Audit services to Professional Clearing Members (PCMs)
INDUSTRY SIGNIFICANCE AND SERVICE RELEVANCE
Why this service matters to your industry, where it fits in yoursecurity
programme, and what your organisation gains from it.
Professional Clearing Members (PCMs) perform a critical role in the securities-market ecosystem by supporting clearing, settlement, collateral, margin and risk-management activities for trading members and market participants. Their operations depend on secure, available and accurately functioning technology systems. A system failure, cyber incident, unauthorized access, data-integrity issue or inadequate recovery arrangement at a PCM can disrupt settlement obligations, affect market participants and potentially create wider operational and systemic risk.
SEBI’s annual system-audit framework strengthens governance and accountability by requiring independent assessment of the PCM’s technology environment, real-time risk-management systems, information-security controls, infrastructure, business continuity, disaster recovery and third-party dependencies. The audit is therefore significant for:
- Protecting the reliability and integrity of clearing and settlement operations.
- Improving oversight of technology, cyber, operational and outsourcing risks.
- Supporting timely identification and remediation of control deficiencies.
- Providing Governing Boards and Clearing Corporations with evidence-based risk visibility.
- Strengthening market resilience, regulatory confidence and investor protection.
A well-executed system audit should be viewed not merely as a periodic compliance activity but as an important governance mechanism for validating control effectiveness, identifying emerging risks and improving the PCM’s operational and cyber resilience.
Codec Networks’ Audit service provides Professional Clearing Members with an independent, structured and risk-based assessment of their compliance as per applicable SEBI Circular and requirements. Codec Networks combines regulatory control assessment with technical audit procedures across IT governance, applications, infrastructure, real-time risk management, network and access security, change management, BCP/DR, data segregation, human resources, vendors and previously reported findings.
The service helps the auditee organization to:
- Establish a clause-wise and evidence-linked compliance position.
- Identify significant control gaps, recurring issues and emerging technology risks.
- Evaluate both control design and operating effectiveness.
- Prioritize remediation through risk-rated findings and practical recommendations.
- Prepare structured reports, management responses and Board-level summaries.
- Maintain the technology-compliance register and exception-reporting requirements.
- Support follow-up audit or Action Taken Report verification, as applicable.
Codec Networks’ assessment is independent, evidence-driven and limited to the mutually agreed scope, audit period and information made available during the engagement. It is intended to support compliance improvement and governance decision-making. Responsibility for compliance, remediation, regulatory submission and risk acceptance remains with the auditee organisation.
Codec Networks’ Audit service is primarily applicable to Professional Clearing Members that conducted clearing activities during the relevant audit period and are required to complete the annual system audit as per applicable SEBI Circular and requirement. The engagement should be tailored to the PCM’s Clearing Corporation memberships, market segments, business model, technology architecture, shared services and outsourced arrangements.
Applicable customers and relevant stakeholders may include:
- Professional Clearing Members operating across one or more Clearing Corporations or market segments.
- PCMs using group-company, shared, cloud-hosted or outsourced technology infrastructure.
- PCMs introducing major system changes, migrations, new clearing interfaces or critical applications.
- Governing Boards, Audit Committees, CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Compliance Officers and Risk functions requiring independent assurance.
- Technology vendors, managed-service providers, data-centre operators and other third parties whose services support the PCM’s in-scope clearing operations.
- Registered PCMs undertaking compliance-readiness or pre-audit assessments before the statutory audit cycle.
Codec Networks’ independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment can help customers:
- Determine clause-wise applicability and establish an auditable compliance position.
- Evaluate governance, technology, security, operational resilience and third-party controls.
- Identify major and minor non-compliances, recurring weaknesses and emerging risks.
- Maintain the Annexure 3 technology-compliance register and Annexure 4 exception-reporting requirements.
- Prioritise remediation through risk-rated findings and practical corrective recommendations.
- Provide management and Governing Boards with clear, evidence-supported risk visibility.
- Support reporting to the relevant Clearing Corporation within the prescribed timelines.
- Verify corrective actions through follow-up audit or Action Taken Report review, as applicable.
- Improve audit readiness, control ownership, evidence management and accountability.
The service provides a point-in-time professional assessment within the mutually agreed scope and based on the systems, records and evidence made available. Final responsibility for implementing controls, correcting findings, submitting regulatory reports and accepting residual risk remains with the auditee organisation.
Professional Clearing Members (PCMs) perform a critical role in the securities-market ecosystem by supporting clearing, settlement, collateral, margin and risk-management activities for trading members and market participants. Their operations depend on secure, available and accurately functioning technology systems. A system failure, cyber incident, unauthorized access, data-integrity issue or inadequate recovery arrangement at a PCM can disrupt settlement obligations, affect market participants and potentially create wider operational and systemic risk.
SEBI’s annual system-audit framework strengthens governance and accountability by requiring independent assessment of the PCM’s technology environment, real-time risk-management systems, information-security controls, infrastructure, business continuity, disaster recovery and third-party dependencies. The audit is therefore significant for:
- Protecting the reliability and integrity of clearing and settlement operations.
- Improving oversight of technology, cyber, operational and outsourcing risks.
- Supporting timely identification and remediation of control deficiencies.
- Providing Governing Boards and Clearing Corporations with evidence-based risk visibility.
- Strengthening market resilience, regulatory confidence and investor protection.
A well-executed system audit should be viewed not merely as a periodic compliance activity but as an important governance mechanism for validating control effectiveness, identifying emerging risks and improving the PCM’s operational and cyber resilience.
Codec Networks’ Audit service provides Professional Clearing Members with an independent, structured and risk-based assessment of their compliance as per applicable SEBI Circular and requirements. Codec Networks combines regulatory control assessment with technical audit procedures across IT governance, applications, infrastructure, real-time risk management, network and access security, change management, BCP/DR, data segregation, human resources, vendors and previously reported findings.
The service helps the auditee organization to:
- Establish a clause-wise and evidence-linked compliance position.
- Identify significant control gaps, recurring issues and emerging technology risks.
- Evaluate both control design and operating effectiveness.
- Prioritize remediation through risk-rated findings and practical recommendations.
- Prepare structured reports, management responses and Board-level summaries.
- Maintain the technology-compliance register and exception-reporting requirements.
- Support follow-up audit or Action Taken Report verification, as applicable.
Codec Networks’ assessment is independent, evidence-driven and limited to the mutually agreed scope, audit period and information made available during the engagement. It is intended to support compliance improvement and governance decision-making. Responsibility for compliance, remediation, regulatory submission and risk acceptance remains with the auditee organisation.
Codec Networks’ Audit service is primarily applicable to Professional Clearing Members that conducted clearing activities during the relevant audit period and are required to complete the annual system audit as per applicable SEBI Circular and requirement. The engagement should be tailored to the PCM’s Clearing Corporation memberships, market segments, business model, technology architecture, shared services and outsourced arrangements.
Applicable customers and relevant stakeholders may include:
- Professional Clearing Members operating across one or more Clearing Corporations or market segments.
- PCMs using group-company, shared, cloud-hosted or outsourced technology infrastructure.
- PCMs introducing major system changes, migrations, new clearing interfaces or critical applications.
- Governing Boards, Audit Committees, CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Compliance Officers and Risk functions requiring independent assurance.
- Technology vendors, managed-service providers, data-centre operators and other third parties whose services support the PCM’s in-scope clearing operations.
- Registered PCMs undertaking compliance-readiness or pre-audit assessments before the statutory audit cycle.
Codec Networks’ independent, risk-based and evidence-driven assessment can help customers:
- Determine clause-wise applicability and establish an auditable compliance position.
- Evaluate governance, technology, security, operational resilience and third-party controls.
- Identify major and minor non-compliances, recurring weaknesses and emerging risks.
- Maintain the Annexure 3 technology-compliance register and Annexure 4 exception-reporting requirements.
- Prioritise remediation through risk-rated findings and practical corrective recommendations.
- Provide management and Governing Boards with clear, evidence-supported risk visibility.
- Support reporting to the relevant Clearing Corporation within the prescribed timelines.
- Verify corrective actions through follow-up audit or Action Taken Report review, as applicable.
- Improve audit readiness, control ownership, evidence management and accountability.
The service provides a point-in-time professional assessment within the mutually agreed scope and based on the systems, records and evidence made available. Final responsibility for implementing controls, correcting findings, submitting regulatory reports and accepting residual risk remains with the auditee organisation.
AUDIT FEATURES AND DELIVERY FRAMEWORK
Cybersecurity at Codec Networks means comprehensive features, scalable offerings,
effective delivery methods, performance-driven
Codec Networks provides independent, risk-based and evidence-driven System Audit services for Professional Clearing is designed to assess applicable SEBI and Clearing Corporation requirements across governance, technology, risk-management systems, infrastructure, security, resilience, people and third-party dependencies.
Key Audit Service Features
- Annual regulatory system audit: Supports the annual audit obligation applicable to PCMs that conducted clearing activities during the audit period.
- Independent and qualified audit team: Engagements are subject to auditor independence, competence, rotation, conflict-of-interest and CERT-In empanelment requirements.
- Comprehensive TOR-based coverage: Assessment may cover the complete IT environment, governance, data centres, real-time Risk Management System, software changes, networks, security, access, performance, BCP/DR, assets, data segregation, HR, vendors, email systems and technology complaints.
- Regulatory compliance mapping: Point-wise assessment of relevant SEBI and Clearing Corporation technology circulars, directions and advisories, supported by appropriate evidence.
- Risk-rated exception reporting: Findings may be classified as major or minor non-compliances, work in progress, observations or suggestions and assigned High, Medium or Low risk ratings based on impact and severity.
- Evidence-based reporting: Findings include the applicable requirement, condition identified, evidence, root cause, impact, risk rating, proposed corrective action and management response.
- Board and Clearing Corporation reporting support: Reports are structured to support management responses, Governing Board consideration and submission to the relevant Clearing Corporation within the prescribed timeline.
- Remediation and closure verification: Follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification may be undertaken to assess corrective-action status and update the issue log.
- Confidentiality and quality review: Audit information is handled through controlled channels, and significant conclusions are subjected to independent review or maker-checker quality control.
Codec Networks applies a structured, independent, risk-based and evidence-driven methodology for conducting the System Audit of Professional Clearing Members as per applicable SEBI Circular and requirements. The methodology is aligned with CERT-In’s Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines and is tailored to the PCM’s Clearing Corporation memberships, business model, technology architecture, critical systems, shared services and third-party dependencies.
1. Engagement Acceptance and Independence
Codec Networks confirms the audit mandate, auditor eligibility, CERT-In empanelment status, independence, conflicts of interest, team competence, confidentiality obligations and agreed terms before commencement.
2. Discovery, Applicability and Scope Definition
The PCM’s clearing activities, market segments, locations, PDC/DRS/near-site infrastructure, applications, networks, Risk Management System, data, vendors and applicable SEBI/CC requirements are identified. The audit scope is mapped to the complete TOR and technology-compliance register.
3. Risk Profiling and Audit Planning
Systems and processes are prioritised according to regulatory significance, clearing and settlement criticality, availability, data integrity, cyber exposure, change history, prior findings and third-party concentration. Higher-risk areas receive greater testing depth, sampling and management attention.
4. Control Design Assessment
Codec Networks evaluates whether the required policies, procedures, governance structures, system controls and risk-management mechanisms are appropriately designed, formally approved and aligned with applicable SEBI, Clearing Corporation and internal requirements.
5. Operating-Effectiveness Testing
The audit examines whether controls operated consistently during the audit period. Procedures may include document review, interviews, walkthroughs, log and configuration review, data analysis, reperformance and risk-based sampling. Particular attention is given to RMS controls, access, change management, network resilience, BCP/DR, vendors and prior open findings.
6. Authorised Technical Validation
Manual or tool-assisted technical validation may be performed where relevant and expressly included in the agreed scope. Production, disruptive, social-engineering or other high-risk tests are undertaken only with written authorisation, defined testing windows and appropriate safety controls.
7. Findings, Risk Rating and Quality Review
Each finding is linked to the applicable TOR or regulatory clause and supported by verifiable evidence. Findings are classified as major/minor non-compliance, work in progress, observation or suggestion and assigned High, Medium or Low risk ratings. Reports are subjected to an independent maker-checker quality review before release.
8. Reporting, Remediation and Closure Verification
Codec Networks issues an executive summary and detailed evidence-linked report containing findings, root causes, impacts, recommendations and management responses. The report supports Governing Board review and Clearing Corporation submission. Where applicable, corrective actions are assessed through a follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification.
Please Note
The audit is a point-in-time professional assessment limited to the agreed scope, audit period, sampling approach and evidence made available. Compliance, remediation, regulatory submission and residual-risk acceptance remain the responsibility of the auditee organisation.
Codec Networks adopts an independent, risk-based, evidence-driven and governance-focused approach for conducting the System Audit of Professional Clearing Members. The approach combines the SEBI-prescribed System Audit Framework and TOR with CERT-In principles covering independence, objectivity, professional judgement, confidentiality, secure testing, quality control and evidence-based reporting.
Regulatory Applicability First
Applicable SEBI and Clearing Corporation circulars, directions, advisories and internal PCM requirements are identified before the audit scope is finalised. All mandatory TOR areas remain within consideration; risk assessment determines the depth, sampling and nature of testing, but does not remove an applicable regulatory requirement.
Independence and Professional Judgement
Codec Networks maintains independence from the auditee’s control ownership and management responsibilities. Conclusions are formed objectively and are not influenced by the desired audit outcome, remediation status or commercial considerations.
Risk-Based and Materiality-Focused
Audit attention is prioritised according to clearing and settlement criticality, regulatory impact, system availability, data integrity, cyber exposure, transaction risk, technology change, prior findings and third-party dependencies. Critical systems and higher-risk controls receive enhanced testing and management attention.
Evidence Over Assertion
Management representations are corroborated using appropriate evidence such as policies, approvals, system configurations, logs, reports, tickets, access records, change records, incident records, DR results and vendor documents. Unsupported assertions or unavailable evidence are recorded as limitations or findings, as appropriate.
Control Design and Operating Effectiveness
Codec Networks separately evaluates whether a control is appropriately designed and whether it operated consistently during the audit period. Procedures may include document review, interviews, walkthroughs, risk-based sampling, data analysis, reperformance, configuration validation and observation of control activities.
Integrated Governance and Technology Review
The audit extends beyond vulnerability testing and may cover:
- IT governance, policies, roles and Board oversight.
- PDC, DRS, near-site, network and infrastructure controls.
- Real-time Risk Management System and parameter controls.
- Access management, privileged access and segregation of duties.
- Change management, SDLC, testing and production releases.
- Performance, capacity, BCP, DR, backups and recovery.
- IT assets, data segregation, HR, vendors and email systems.
- Previous findings, technology complaints and new SEBI/CC directions.
Controlled and Authorised Technical Testing
Manual or tool-assisted testing is undertaken only when relevant to the audit objective and included in the agreed scope. Production, disruptive, social-engineering or other high-risk tests require specific written approval, defined testing windows and suitable safeguards.
Transparent Reporting and Governance Escalation
Findings are clause-linked, evidence-supported and risk-rated as High, Medium or Low. Reports distinguish major/minor non-compliances, work in progress, observations and suggestions and include root cause, impact, recommended action, management response and corrective timelines. Critical matters are escalated without waiting for the final report.
Closure and Continuous Improvement
Corrective actions may be assessed through follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification. Closure is based on evidence of implementation and, where necessary, sustained operation or reperformance—not solely on management confirmation.
Please Note
Codec Networks’ audit is an independent, point-in-time and sample-based professional assessment within the mutually agreed scope and based on evidence made available. Compliance, remediation, regulatory reporting and residual-risk acceptance remain the responsibility of the auditee organisation.
Codec Networks uses internationally recognised standards and frameworks, where relevant to the agreed scope, to support consistent, risk-based and evidence-driven execution of the SEBI PCM System Audit. The principal references may include:
- ISO 19011:2026 – audit principles, audit-program management, auditor competence and audit execution.
- ISO/IEC 27007:2020 – guidance for planning and conducting information-security management system audits.
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 – information-security governance, risk management and control-environment reference.
- ISO 31000:2018 – principles and guidance for risk identification, analysis, evaluation and treatment.
These references supplement the mandatory audit criteria. In the event of any difference, the applicable SEBI, Clearing Corporation and statutory requirements prevail.
Please Note
- Use of an international standard does not constitute certification, attestation or confirmation of full conformity with that standard.
- VAPT, source-code review, cloud penetration testing, red teaming, social engineering, forensic investigation and disruptive testing are excluded unless expressly included in the scope and separately authorised.
- Third-party or outsourced environments are assessed only to the extent permitted by the agreed scope, contractual audit rights, available access and evidence.
- Audit conclusions are point-in-time and may be sample-based; they do not guarantee identification of every vulnerability or non-compliance.
- Ongoing compliance, remediation, regulatory submissions and residual-risk acceptance remain the responsibility of the auditee organisation.
Codec Networks provides independent, risk-based and evidence-driven System Audit services for Professional Clearing is designed to assess applicable SEBI and Clearing Corporation requirements across governance, technology, risk-management systems, infrastructure, security, resilience, people and third-party dependencies.
Key Audit Service Features
- Annual regulatory system audit: Supports the annual audit obligation applicable to PCMs that conducted clearing activities during the audit period.
- Independent and qualified audit team: Engagements are subject to auditor independence, competence, rotation, conflict-of-interest and CERT-In empanelment requirements.
- Comprehensive TOR-based coverage: Assessment may cover the complete IT environment, governance, data centres, real-time Risk Management System, software changes, networks, security, access, performance, BCP/DR, assets, data segregation, HR, vendors, email systems and technology complaints.
- Regulatory compliance mapping: Point-wise assessment of relevant SEBI and Clearing Corporation technology circulars, directions and advisories, supported by appropriate evidence.
- Risk-rated exception reporting: Findings may be classified as major or minor non-compliances, work in progress, observations or suggestions and assigned High, Medium or Low risk ratings based on impact and severity.
- Evidence-based reporting: Findings include the applicable requirement, condition identified, evidence, root cause, impact, risk rating, proposed corrective action and management response.
- Board and Clearing Corporation reporting support: Reports are structured to support management responses, Governing Board consideration and submission to the relevant Clearing Corporation within the prescribed timeline.
- Remediation and closure verification: Follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification may be undertaken to assess corrective-action status and update the issue log.
- Confidentiality and quality review: Audit information is handled through controlled channels, and significant conclusions are subjected to independent review or maker-checker quality control.
CODEC NETWORKS VALUE PROPOSITION
Beyond protection, Codec Networks delivers value additions that strengthen compliance,
uild 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 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 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,
ompliance, and resilience enabled by Codec Networks’ services.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION
Asking the right questions is the first step toward security; our FAQs
The audit applies to Professional Clearing Members (PCMs) that have conducted clearing activities during the relevant audit period. Such PCMs are required to undertake a system audit covering the areas specified in the Terms of Reference and submit the audit report through the prescribed governance and regulatory process.
The system audit is required annually for each financial year. The audit should be completed within two months from the end of the audit period, and the report should be submitted to the concerned Clearing Corporation within one month of audit completion after approval by the PCM’s Governing Board.
The auditor should be approved by the PCM’s Governing Board and must remain empanelled with CERT-In both on the date of appointment and on the date of signing the audit report. The audit team should possess appropriate information-system audit experience, technical competence, independence and sector-relevant knowledge. Auditor rotation and cooling-off requirements also apply.
The PCM should maintain an updated inventory of applicable technology requirements, provide complete and accurate information, nominate a competent liaison team, facilitate authorised access to systems and records, place the audit report before its Governing Board, and implement agreed corrective actions within the prescribed timelines.
Yes. The scope may be expanded to address new systems, technology developments, outsourcing arrangements, emerging cyber risks, changes in the PCM’s operating environment, or additional directions issued by SEBI or the concerned Clearing Corporation.
The audit may cover the PCM’s production, primary data centre, disaster-recovery and near-site infrastructure, IT governance, risk-management systems, cybersecurity, access controls, network management, software-change controls, performance monitoring, business continuity, asset management, data segregation, vendor management, email systems, technology-related complaints and previous audit findings.
Codec Networks follows an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven methodology aligned with the SEBI Terms of Reference and relevant CERT-In audit principles. The methodology ordinarily includes engagement planning, scope confirmation, risk assessment, control evaluation, sample-based testing, technical validation, finding classification, management discussion, reporting and remediation verification.
The nature, timing and extent of testing are proportionate to system criticality, transaction impact, data sensitivity, control maturity, technology complexity and reliance on third parties.
Evidence may include policies and procedures, asset inventories, network and system diagrams, access records, configuration extracts, security logs, change records, incident reports, vulnerability-assessment results, business-continuity and disaster-recovery test records, vendor documents, complaint records and previous audit reports.
No. VAPT and system audit are related but distinct activities. VAPT primarily identifies exploitable technical vulnerabilities, whereas the PCM System Audit evaluates governance, regulatory compliance, control design and operating effectiveness across the technology environment.
Relevant outsourced and third-party services may be examined where they support the PCM’s clearing operations, process or store relevant information, or materially affect security, availability and regulatory compliance. Review procedures remain subject to the agreed engagement scope, contractual rights, availability of evidence, system ownership and authorised access.
Findings may be reported as major non-conformities, minor non-conformities, work-in-progress items, observations or suggestions. Relevant findings may also be assigned High, Medium or Low risk ratings based on their potential impact, severity, likelihood, control weakness and business consequences.
PCM management is expected to provide its comments, proposed corrective action, responsible owner and target completion date. Where required, a follow-on audit may verify implemented corrective actions. Where a follow-on audit is not required, closure may be reported through an Action Taken Report verified by the auditor.
The report should clearly map the audit results to the applicable Terms of Reference, identify current and previous open findings, include supporting evidence and provide an executive summary. The report, compliance status and exceptional findings should be placed before the PCM’s Governing Board before submission to the concerned Clearing Corporation.
Depending on the agreed engagement scope, deliverables may include:
- Audit scope and information-request list
- Risk-based audit plan and testing programme
- Clause-wise compliance and evidence matrix
- Draft and final system audit reports
- Executive summary for governance review
- Risk-rated exception and remediation tracker
- Follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification
- Management presentation or closure discussion
No. The audit provides an independent, point-in-time and sample-based assessment based on the agreed scope, information supplied and evidence made available. It does not constitute legal or financial advice, statutory certification, or approval by SEBI, a Clearing Corporation or CERT-In.
The audit applies to Professional Clearing Members (PCMs) that have conducted clearing activities during the relevant audit period. Such PCMs are required to undertake a system audit covering the areas specified in the Terms of Reference and submit the audit report through the prescribed governance and regulatory process.
The system audit is required annually for each financial year. The audit should be completed within two months from the end of the audit period, and the report should be submitted to the concerned Clearing Corporation within one month of audit completion after approval by the PCM’s Governing Board.
The auditor should be approved by the PCM’s Governing Board and must remain empanelled with CERT-In both on the date of appointment and on the date of signing the audit report. The audit team should possess appropriate information-system audit experience, technical competence, independence and sector-relevant knowledge. Auditor rotation and cooling-off requirements also apply.
The PCM should maintain an updated inventory of applicable technology requirements, provide complete and accurate information, nominate a competent liaison team, facilitate authorised access to systems and records, place the audit report before its Governing Board, and implement agreed corrective actions within the prescribed timelines.
Yes. The scope may be expanded to address new systems, technology developments, outsourcing arrangements, emerging cyber risks, changes in the PCM’s operating environment, or additional directions issued by SEBI or the concerned Clearing Corporation.
The audit may cover the PCM’s production, primary data centre, disaster-recovery and near-site infrastructure, IT governance, risk-management systems, cybersecurity, access controls, network management, software-change controls, performance monitoring, business continuity, asset management, data segregation, vendor management, email systems, technology-related complaints and previous audit findings.
Codec Networks follows an independent, risk-based and evidence-driven methodology aligned with the SEBI Terms of Reference and relevant CERT-In audit principles. The methodology ordinarily includes engagement planning, scope confirmation, risk assessment, control evaluation, sample-based testing, technical validation, finding classification, management discussion, reporting and remediation verification.
The nature, timing and extent of testing are proportionate to system criticality, transaction impact, data sensitivity, control maturity, technology complexity and reliance on third parties.
Evidence may include policies and procedures, asset inventories, network and system diagrams, access records, configuration extracts, security logs, change records, incident reports, vulnerability-assessment results, business-continuity and disaster-recovery test records, vendor documents, complaint records and previous audit reports.
No. VAPT and system audit are related but distinct activities. VAPT primarily identifies exploitable technical vulnerabilities, whereas the PCM System Audit evaluates governance, regulatory compliance, control design and operating effectiveness across the technology environment.
Relevant outsourced and third-party services may be examined where they support the PCM’s clearing operations, process or store relevant information, or materially affect security, availability and regulatory compliance. Review procedures remain subject to the agreed engagement scope, contractual rights, availability of evidence, system ownership and authorised access.
Findings may be reported as major non-conformities, minor non-conformities, work-in-progress items, observations or suggestions. Relevant findings may also be assigned High, Medium or Low risk ratings based on their potential impact, severity, likelihood, control weakness and business consequences.
PCM management is expected to provide its comments, proposed corrective action, responsible owner and target completion date. Where required, a follow-on audit may verify implemented corrective actions. Where a follow-on audit is not required, closure may be reported through an Action Taken Report verified by the auditor.
The report should clearly map the audit results to the applicable Terms of Reference, identify current and previous open findings, include supporting evidence and provide an executive summary. The report, compliance status and exceptional findings should be placed before the PCM’s Governing Board before submission to the concerned Clearing Corporation.
Depending on the agreed engagement scope, deliverables may include:
- Audit scope and information-request list
- Risk-based audit plan and testing programme
- Clause-wise compliance and evidence matrix
- Draft and final system audit reports
- Executive summary for governance review
- Risk-rated exception and remediation tracker
- Follow-on audit or Action Taken Report verification
- Management presentation or closure discussion
No. The audit provides an independent, point-in-time and sample-based assessment based on the agreed scope, information supplied and evidence made available. It does not constitute legal or financial advice, statutory certification, or approval by SEBI, a Clearing Corporation or CERT-In.