Security programs that stand up to audits and attackers.
Expert consulting to build security programs, achieve certifications and protect against new threats, from risk assessments to SOC design.
- Risk assessment
- Compliance certification
- Security architecture
- Incident response planning
DPDP, CERT-In, RBIClear deliverables, clear timelines.
Security risk assessment
Threats, vulnerabilities and business impact, with a prioritised remediation roadmap. 2 to 4 weeks.
Security strategy and roadmap
A 3-year program with architecture principles and governance. 6 to 8 weeks.
Compliance consulting
ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, CERT-In and DPDP Act gap assessment and audit prep.
Security architecture design
Zero trust, defence in depth, cloud and application security. 4 to 8 weeks.
Deep expertise where it counts.
Identity and access
SSO, MFA, PAM, RBAC and identity governance.
Cloud security
AWS, Azure and GCP architecture, CSPM, containers and serverless.
Data protection and privacy
DLP, encryption, data classification and DPDP Act compliance.
Incident response planning
Playbooks, tabletop exercises and forensic readiness.
Governance and policy
Policies, standards, awareness programs and board reporting.
Security awareness training
Phishing simulations and role-based training.
Security tailored to your sector.
BFSI
RBI cybersecurity guidelines, PCI DSS, fraud prevention and mobile banking security.
Healthcare
HIPAA, Indian health data protection, telemedicine and device security.
eCommerce and retail
PCI DSS, customer data, fraud and supply-chain security.
SaaS and technology
Secure by design, multi-tenancy, API security, DevSecOps and due diligence.
Manufacturing
OT/IT convergence, ICS/SCADA, IoT and IP protection.
Government
CERT-In compliance, e-governance and critical infrastructure.
Practical security, business first.
- Hands-on experience. We recommend what we have built and run ourselves.
- India-focused. DPDP Act, CERT-In and RBI expertise.
- Vendor-neutral. Open-source, commercial or SaaS, based on your needs.
- Knowledge transfer. We build your team, not dependency.
- Measurable outcomes. Risk reduced, milestones hit, response times improved.
Questions we hear often
When should we hire security consultants?
Before a certification, after an incident, when entering regulated markets or enterprise sales, before fundraising or M&A, or when you lack in-house expertise.
How much does it cost?
Risk assessments ₹3-8 lakhs, gap assessments ₹5-12 lakhs, strategy ₹8-15 lakhs, penetration testing ₹2-10 lakhs, SOC design ₹10-25 lakhs, or ₹5,000-15,000 per hour.
Consulting vs managed services?
Consulting is project-based strategy and implementation help. Managed services are ongoing operations like SOC and monitoring. Many clients start with consulting.
Can you help after a breach?
Yes. Forensics, containment, communications and program strengthening, with emergency response within 2 to 4 hours of contact, 24/7.
Often used together
Virtual CISO and CTO
Fractional CTO and CISO leadership, 10 to 40 hours a month.
Managed SOC
24/7 security operations centre that monitors, investigates and responds.
Privileged Access Management
Vault, monitor and time-limit admin access to critical systems.
SOC Services
SOC tiers from small business to enterprise and co-managed.
Talk to us about Security Consulting
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