Stop firefighting audits. Build continuous compliance programmes that hold up under scrutiny — year after year.
Indian cyber regulation has matured rapidly. RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, and UIDAI each publish detailed frameworks that impose specific technical, operational, and governance obligations on the organisations they regulate. The challenge for most compliance teams is not understanding that these obligations exist — it is keeping pace with guidance updates, translating regulatory language into implementable controls, and maintaining the evidence base that demonstrates ongoing compliance.
Secforge works with regulated organisations across fintech, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing to build compliance programmes that are continuous — not sprint-and-recover cycles that leave gaps between audit windows. We understand the regulatory context, we know what inspectors look for, and we close the gap between documented policy and operational practice.
| Regulator | Sector | Key Compliance Focus | Secforge Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBI | Fintechs, Banks, NBFCs, Payment Aggregators | Cyber Security Framework (CSF), IT Governance Master Direction, Digital Payment Security Controls, Outsourcing Guidelines | Gap assessment, control implementation, audit support |
| SEBI | Stockbrokers, AMCs, Exchanges, KRAs | Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF), LODR cyber disclosures for listed entities | CSCRF compliance programme, VAPT, policy build |
| IRDAI | Insurers, TPAs, Insurance Intermediaries | IT & Cybersecurity Guidelines for insurers, outsourced IT governance, data localisation | Compliance programme design, ISMS, audit support |
| UIDAI | KYC agencies, Aadhaar authentication firms | Aadhaar Act, AUA/KUA regulations, data vault security, audit requirements | Technical security assessment, Aadhaar vault audit |
| MeitY / DPDP | All data fiduciaries processing personal data | DPDP Act 2023, data protection obligations, breach notification | Privacy impact assessment, ISO 27701, policy build |
The Reserve Bank of India operates one of the most active cyber regulatory regimes in the world for financial services. Since the Master Direction on IT Governance (2023), regulated entities face detailed requirements across IT governance structures, risk management, change management, business continuity, and third-party management. The Cyber Security Framework mandates Security Operations Centres, vulnerability assessments, and detailed incident reporting — all with specific timelines.
Secforge has supported fintech organisations from Series A through to pre-IPO in building RBI-compliant programmes. Our work typically begins with a gap assessment against the Master Directions, proceeds through policy and control implementation, and culminates in internal audit readiness — so that when the RBI inspection team arrives, your documentation is current, your controls are operational, and your team is prepared to answer questions confidently.
KYC-AML obligations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act and RBI’s KYC Master Direction add a further layer of compliance for fintechs and payment aggregators. We support the security architecture requirements that underpin KYC systems — including data storage, access controls, and audit trail integrity.
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is the primary compliance obligation for healthcare organisations processing patient information. The Act designates health data as significant personal data likely to attract additional rules under forthcoming delegated legislation — meaning that hospitals, diagnostic chains, telemedicine platforms, and health technology companies need to build compliant data handling practices now, before the more detailed obligations are notified.
Practical compliance for a healthcare organisation involves several distinct workstreams: consent management infrastructure, data minimisation practices, retention and deletion controls, processor contracts with cloud providers and technology vendors, and the security measures that protect personal health information from unauthorised access or breach. Secforge addresses all of these through a structured programme that aligns to the DPDP Act’s obligations and incorporates ISO 27701 controls where certification is being pursued.
For hospital groups and diagnostic networks, the IT Act and its Information Technology (Reasonable Security Practices) Rules also remain relevant, particularly for the security measures that must protect sensitive personal data — a category that explicitly includes health information.
Industrial organisations face a two-track compliance challenge: the standard corporate IT obligations that apply to all organisations, and the specific security requirements that arise from the integration of operational technology with corporate networks. A breach that starts in finance can end on the factory floor.
For listed manufacturers, SEBI’s LODR framework requires boards to report on the adequacy of internal controls, and cyber risks to production processes are increasingly material disclosures. We help listed manufacturing companies build the internal control frameworks that support accurate board-level attestations about cyber risk.
For chemical sector organisations, the combination of hazardous process environments and OT security requirements creates a distinctive compliance profile. We support both the governance layer — policies, risk assessments, supplier security requirements — and the technical assurance layer through OT-specific security assessments.
BPOs operating in India’s financial services, insurance, and healthcare segments face compliance obligations flowing from both their own regulators and their clients’ regulatory requirements. IRDAI’s guidelines on outsourcing impose specific information security requirements on insurance companies and, by contractual extension, on the BPOs that serve them. Similarly, fintechs with RBI licences must apply their security frameworks to outsourced processes — which means their BPO partners must meet equivalent standards.
Aadhaar-processing BPOs face the most specific compliance requirements. UIDAI’s Authentication User Agency and Know Your Customer User Agency regulations prescribe detailed technical and procedural security requirements for organisations that access the Aadhaar authentication and eKYC services. These include data vault requirements, access control specifications, audit log standards, and mandatory security audits. Non-compliance risks withdrawal of AUA/KUA authorisation — an existential consequence for BPOs whose business model depends on Aadhaar-based verification.
Secforge supports BPOs in mapping their client contractual security requirements against IRDAI, RBI, and UIDAI frameworks — identifying where a single compliance programme can satisfy multiple obligations, and where specific gaps need dedicated remediation.
A compliance programme is not a one-time project. Regulations change, your organisation changes, and the gaps between your controls and regulatory expectations shift continuously. Secforge builds compliance programmes that are designed for ongoing operation — not sprint-to-audit cycles that leave you exposed between assessments.
We identify every applicable obligation — RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, DPDP — and map them to your specific entity type, licence, and operating model
Current state versus regulatory requirements, with findings risk-rated by likelihood of regulatory observation and potential consequence
A sequenced implementation plan that prioritises high-risk gaps and aligns remediation timelines to your regulatory calendar
We work alongside your team to implement controls, draft policies, build evidence, and train staff — not just advise from a distance
Regular compliance health checks, regulatory update briefings, and evidence maintenance so your programme stays current
Pre-audit preparation including mock audits, documentation reviews, and staff briefings so that inspections are manageable, not stressful
