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Applicable Cybersecurity Services and Codec Networks Bundles for FMCG, Food and Beverages

How Codec Networks services and bundled service models help consumer goods groups, food processors, beverage companies, dairies, cold-chain operators and distributors resolve their threats and meet CERT-In, SEBI, DPDP, FSSAI and retailer expectations.

In this document

1. Our approach

2. Mapping threats to services

3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector

4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector

5. Sector programmes built from the bundles

6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience

7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping

8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix

9. Delivery methodology and deliverables

10. Why Codec Networks

11. Annex: indicative commercial ranges

1. Our approach

FMCG, food and beverages need assurance that respects daily production, perishable stock and thousands of channel partners. Codec Networks works on four principles:

Production and food safety first: plan plant and cold-chain work with operations and quality teams; passive first, active only by agreement and never during critical runs.
Strong boundaries: segment IT from plants, utilities and IoT, broker every OEM, co-packer and partner connection.
Assume ransomware and fraud: make ERP, order processing and line configurations recoverable, make claims and records tamper-evident, and rehearse serving the trade without IT.
Prove it to retailers, regulators and consumers: map findings to IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, DPDP, PCI DSS and the questionnaires retailers and insurers send.

2. Mapping threats to services

The table maps the 18 threats identified in Document 4 of this set to the Codec Networks services that help mitigate them.

Threat / challenge	Applicable Codec Networks services	Intended outcome
Ransomware halting plants and orders	Dependency mapping, segmentation, backup and restore testing, EDR validation	Shelves that stay stocked
Distributor portal and scheme fraud	DMS, app and API testing, claims analytics, access controls	Schemes that pay the right people
Plant OT and packaging line compromise	IEC 62443 assessment, zone-and-conduit design, OT monitoring	Protected lines
Flat networks and legacy controllers	Segmentation design, compensating controls, monitoring	Contained plant networks
OEM and integrator remote access abuse	Remote access brokering, vendor assessments, change control	Controlled vendor access
Supplier and co-packer compromise	Supply chain assurance programme, contract clauses, buffer planning	Resilient supply
Logistics and cold-chain partner compromise	3PL and cold-storage assessments, integration testing	Reliable distribution
Cold-chain IoT and telematics exposure	IoT security assessment, isolation, hardening	Safe connected cold chain
Food safety record tampering	Record integrity controls, access reviews, tamper-evident logs	Trustworthy food safety evidence
Theft of recipes and launch plans	Data classification, DLP, access reviews	Protected formulations
BEC	Payment and master-data controls, BEC simulation	Reduced fraud
Phishing	Phishing simulation, MFA, awareness	Fewer compromised accounts
Insider and contractor misuse	Access reviews, segregation of duties, activity monitoring	Accountable access
Consumer and loyalty data breaches	Mobile and API testing, DPDP programme, vendor reviews	Protected consumer data
Counterfeits and fake schemes online	Brand and domain monitoring, takedown support	Protected brand
Cloud ERP, DMS and SaaS misconfiguration	Cloud posture, identity and integration review	Hardened tenants
Weak OT detection and response	IT/OT SOC across plants and depots, playbooks	Reliable 6-hour reporting
Backup and recovery failure	Backup review, line and recipe configuration backups, restart drills	Proven recovery

3. Codec Networks service catalogue for the sector

Service line	Sector-relevant services
Security Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing	IT and OT assessments; PLC, SCADA, batching, filling and packaging line reviews using production-aware methods; ERP, DMS, app and portal testing
Industrial & cold-chain security	OT asset inventory across plants, utilities and cold stores, zone-and-conduit architecture, IoT gateway and telematics security, remote access and IEC 62443-aligned gap assessments
Channel and application security	Distributor management systems, sales-force and retailer apps, trade-promotion engines, loyalty apps, D2C stores, retailer EDI and quick-commerce APIs
Information security audit & compliance	CERT-In-aligned IT/OT audits, ISO/IEC 27001, PCI DSS readiness, SEBI disclosure support, retailer and insurer evidence
Third-party and supply-chain risk	Co-packer, ingredient supplier, 3PL, cold-storage, agency and platform vendor assessments; contract clauses; recertification
Data privacy & protection	DPDP programmes for consumer, loyalty, distributor, farmer and worker data; recipe and launch data classification and DLP
24/7 Managed SOC & threat monitoring	Plant, depot, office and cloud monitoring, industrial protocol detection, claims and order anomaly analytics, BEC and look-alike domain detection
Cyber forensics & incident response	Plant, order, fraud and consumer breach investigation, malware RCA, 6-hour reporting, DPDP and FSSAI-related evidence support
Offensive security & simulation	Red teaming, BEC and phishing simulation, leadership, plant and sales tabletop exercises, partner joint drills
Emerging technology security	IoT, IIoT, AI-driven demand and scheme engines, quick-commerce integrations and connected appliance security

4. Codec Networks bundles for the sector

Eleven of the twelve bundles in the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models apply directly to FMCG, food and beverage companies; the Global Cyber Back-Office SPV Program (Bundle 12) is offered separately for international clients.

Title: Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector. - Description: Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector.

Figure 6: Codec Networks bundles applied to the sector.

Bundle	Name	Sector-relevant scope	Best suited for	Key deliverables
B1	Cyber Assessment & VAPT Assurance Program	IT, plant OT, packaging line, warehouse and cold-chain assessments	All manufacturers and operators	Assessment reports, retests and closure tracker
B2	Application, API & DevSecOps Security Program	DMS, sales app, loyalty app, D2C, retailer and quick-commerce API testing	Brands, bottlers and channel platforms	Application and API risk reports
B3	Cloud, Infrastructure & Zero Trust Security Program	IT/OT segmentation, IoT isolation, remote access, cloud ERP posture	All companies	Architecture review and remediation roadmap
B4	Regulatory Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Assurance Program	CERT-In-aligned audits, SEBI disclosure and retailer audit support	Listed groups and retailer-dependent suppliers	Audit report, gap matrix, evidence tracker
B5	GRC, ISO, SOC 2 & Cyber Maturity Program	IEC 62443, ISO 27001, PCI DSS and retailer questionnaire readiness	Companies formalising security for retailers and insurers	Maturity scorecard, policies, evidence packs
B6	Data Privacy, DPDPA & Data Protection Program	Consumer, loyalty, distributor, farmer and worker data protection	Brands and all employers ahead of May 2027	Privacy gap assessment and roadmap
B7	Managed SOC, MDR & Continuous Threat Monitoring Program	24x7 IT/OT SOC with claims and fraud analytics	Multi-plant companies and large channel networks	SOC reports, MTTD/MTTR, fraud alerts
B8	Digital Forensics, Incident Response & Malware RCA Program	Plant, order, fraud and consumer breach response	Any company facing an incident	Forensic report, RCA, reporting support
B9	Third-Party Risk Management & Supply Chain Cyber Risk Program	Co-packer, supplier, 3PL, cold-storage and agency assessments	FMCG groups, processors and dairies	Supplier risk register and assessments
B10	Cyber Simulation, Awareness, Tabletop & Crisis Readiness Program	Ransomware, scheme fraud and recall crisis exercises	Leadership, plant, sales and IT teams	Exercise reports and playbooks
B11	Emerging Technology, AI, Web3 & Future Security Program	IoT, AI scheme engines and connected channel security	Digital-first brands and cold chains	Risk assessment and secure design guidance

5. Sector programmes built from the bundles

Codec Networks packages the catalogue bundles into six FMCG, food and beverage programmes.

Programme	Built from bundles	Challenges addressed
Plant OT Security	B1, B3	PLCs, lines, utilities, IoT, segmentation and vendor access
Distributor Platform Security	B2, B7	DMS, apps, schemes, claims analytics and retailer APIs
Supply Chain Assurance	B9, B10	Co-packers, 3PLs, cold storage, agencies and joint exercises
Resilience & Recovery	B3, B10, B8	Dependency mapping, backups, dispatch playbooks and drills
Consumer Data & Trust	B6, B2, B5	DPDP, app and API testing, PCI DSS and brand protection
IT/OT SOC & Compliance	B7, B4	Monitoring, audits, 6-hour reporting and disclosure

6. Packages: Foundation, Assurance and Continuous Resilience

Package element	Foundation	Assurance	Continuous Resilience
Typical organisation	Single plants, dairies and regional brands	Multi-plant food and beverage companies	Listed FMCG groups and national brands
Testing	B1: IT and plant assessment	B1: IEC 62443 assessment + B2: DMS, app and API testing	B1 + B2 + B10: continuous OT and application testing, red teaming
Audit and GRC	B5: policy pack and retailer evidence	B4: annual independent audit + B5	B4 + B5 + B9: audit, retailer assurance and partner programme
Cloud and privacy	B3: backup and email security review	B3: segmentation and cloud ERP posture + B6 baseline	B3 + B6 + B11: segmentation, DPDP and IoT/AI security
Monitoring and response	IR retainer (B8)	B7: IT/OT SOC + B8	B7: SOC with fraud and brand monitoring + B8
Reporting	Compliance checklist and customer evidence	CISO and management reporting	Board, SEBI and retailer reporting

7. Regulatory requirement-to-bundle mapping

Requirement (source)	How Codec Networks helps	Bundle
Cyber incidents to CERT-In within six hours; 180-day logs (CERT-In Directions)	IT/OT SOC, IR retainer and reporting support	B7, B8
Risk-based independent cyber audits including OT/ICS (CERT-In audit guidelines, 2025)	Independent IT/OT audits	B4, B1
Quarterly cyber incident disclosure by listed companies (SEBI LODR)	Incident records and disclosure support	B4, B8
Consumer, loyalty, distributor, farmer and worker personal data (DPDP)	DPDPA programme	B6
Food safety records, traceability and recalls (FSS Act 2006, FSSAI)	Record integrity and recall system reviews	B1, B5
Pack declarations, e-invoicing and e-way bills (Legal Metrology, GST)	Compliance system integrity and availability controls	B3, B5
Card payments on D2C channels (PCI DSS v4.0.1)	PCI DSS readiness and testing	B5, B2
Retailer, co-packer and insurer security requirements (contracts)	ISO 27001, IEC 62443 and evidence readiness; partner programme	B5, B9

Auditor eligibility and independence

Where a regulator, standard or contract requires CERT-In empanelled or independent auditors, Codec Networks—CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services—confirms eligibility and independence in each proposal.

8. Threat-to-bundle coverage matrix

Threat / challenge	Primary bundle	Supporting bundles
Ransomware halting plants and orders	B3	B7, B10, B8
Distributor portal and scheme fraud	B2	B7, B9
Plant OT and packaging line compromise	B1	B3, B7
Flat networks and legacy controllers	B3	B1
OEM and integrator remote access abuse	B9	B3, B7
Supplier and co-packer compromise	B9	B10
Logistics and cold-chain partner compromise	B9	B2, B10
Cold-chain IoT and telematics exposure	B11	B3, B1
Food safety record tampering	B1	B3, B7
Theft of recipes and launch plans	B3	B6, B7
BEC	B10	B2, B7
Phishing	B10	B7
Insider and contractor misuse	B7	B3
Consumer and loyalty data breaches	B2	B6, B9
Counterfeits and fake schemes online	B7	B11
Cloud ERP, DMS and SaaS misconfiguration	B3	B2
Weak OT detection and response	B7	B8
Backup and recovery failure	B10	B3

“Primary” and “supporting” indicate suggested combinations, not guaranteed mitigation or complete coverage.

9. Delivery methodology and deliverables

Title: Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology. - Description: Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology.

Figure 7: The Codec Networks delivery methodology.

Typical deliverables include IT/OT and IEC 62443 assessment reports with retests, a zone-and-conduit segmentation design covering plants, utilities and IoT, DMS, app and API test reports with claims analytics rules, a ransomware resilience review with tested recovery times, a partner risk register, a CERT-In-aligned audit report, retailer and insurer evidence packs, a DPDP gap assessment, crisis playbooks and exercise reports, and IT/OT SOC reporting with fraud alerts.

10. Why Codec Networks

CERT-In empanelled for information security auditing services, and empanelled with NICSI for application audit and compliance services (start-up category).
Certified to ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018.
Full stack: VAPT, regulatory audit, managed SOC, forensics, privacy and Board advisory from one partner, so findings, monitoring and closure stay connected.
FMCG, food and beverage depth: PLCs, batching, filling and packaging lines, cold-chain IoT, distributor platforms, retailer integrations and consumer apps assessed with production-aware methods and mapped to IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and DPDP.
Recognised frameworks and tools: OWASP ASVS/MASVS and API Top 10, MITRE ATT&CK, NIST CSF, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS; tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Prowler and leading SIEM/EDR platforms.
Certified people: CEH, OSCP, CPENT, CISA, ISO 27001 LA/LI, CHFI, CTIA and ECIH professionals.

Annex: Indicative commercial ranges

For internal sales reference only—remove this annex before sharing externally. Ranges are taken from the Codec Networks Bundled Service Models and are subject to scoping, asset counts, frequency and service levels.

Bundle	Package examples and indicative ranges
B1 VAPT Assurance	Essential ₹1.5–5 lakh; Professional ₹5–15 lakh; Enterprise ₹15–40 lakh; Annual retainer ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore
B2 AppSec & DevSecOps	API Quick Check ₹2–6 lakh; AppSec Professional ₹8–20 lakh; DevSecOps Maturity ₹12–35 lakh; Secure SDLC retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month
B3 Cloud & Zero Trust	Cloud Essential ₹3–8 lakh; Professional ₹8–25 lakh; Enterprise ₹25–75 lakh; Continuous assurance ₹2–10 lakh/month
B4 Regulatory Audit	Gap review ₹5–15 lakh; Full regulatory audit ₹15–50 lakh; Multi-framework audit ₹30 lakh–₹1.25 crore; Annual retainer ₹3–20 lakh/month
B5 GRC, ISO, SOC 2	ISO readiness ₹5–15 lakh; ISO implementation ₹15–45 lakh; SOC 2 readiness ₹15–60 lakh; GRC retainer ₹2–12 lakh/month
B6 Privacy & DPDPA	Quick assessment ₹3–10 lakh; Implementation ₹10–40 lakh; DPO-as-a-Service ₹2–8 lakh/month; Privacy retainer ₹3–15 lakh/month
B7 Managed SOC	Starter ₹2–5 lakh/month; Professional ₹5–15 lakh/month; Enterprise ₹15–50 lakh/month; co-managed per FTE/shift
B8 Forensics & IR	Triage ₹3–15 lakh; Full investigation ₹15–75 lakh; Ransomware response ₹25 lakh–₹1.5 crore; IR retainer ₹5–50 lakh/year
B9 TPRM	₹25,000–₹2 lakh per vendor; batch pricing for 50–500 vendors; retainer ₹3–25 lakh/month
B10 Simulation & Tabletop	Awareness ₹1–5 lakh; Phishing simulation ₹2–10 lakh; Tabletop ₹5–20 lakh; Cyber war-game ₹15–75 lakh; Annual retainer ₹10 lakh–₹1 crore/year
B11 Emerging Tech	AI/LLM risk review ₹5–25 lakh; Smart contract audit ₹5–50 lakh; Emerging tech retainer ₹5–25 lakh/month

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Note: Service scope, deliverables, monitoring coverage and service levels are confirmed during engagement scoping. Services support risk reduction and assurance but do not guarantee prevention of all cyber incidents or regulatory compliance. Regulatory references are summaries; confirm against the official instruments applicable to each entity.