SEBI Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) Compliance
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) mandates a comprehensive Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) for all regulated entities, including stockbrokers, depository participants, mutual funds, AMCs, and market intermediaries. The framework ensures robust governance, risk control, and business continuity within India’s capital market ecosystem.
At Shieldbyte Infosec, a CERT-In empanelled auditor, we assist regulated entities in achieving complete compliance with SEBI’s CSCRF requirements. Our audit and consulting methodology helps organizations identify cyber risks, assess the effectiveness of controls, and enhance resilience through structured governance and technical validation. Our team of certified auditors and cyber resilience specialists follows SEBI’s prescribed guidelines to evaluate governance models, incident response mechanisms, vendor dependencies, and regulatory reporting compliance. We ensure that cyber resilience measures are not just documented but operationally effective and continuously improved.
With deep expertise in BFSI and capital market domains, Shieldbyte Infosec provides end-to-end support – from gap assessment and control design to documentation, corrective action, and final compliance certification.
Our audit methodology is designed to help regulated entities (REs) meet SEBI’s cybersecurity and resilience obligations seamlessly
Our Approach
Scope Definition and Information Gathering
Defining audit scope based on the regulated entity’s category (MII, RE, or QRE). Gathering details of IT infrastructure, applications, governance structure, and data protection mechanisms.
Governance and Policy Review
Evaluating information security governance, board-approved cybersecurity policy, and compliance ownership in accordance with SEBI’s governance requirements.
Risk Assessment and Control Mapping
Identifying key cyber risks, mapping controls to SEBI CSCRF guidelines, and analyzing risk exposure across networks, systems, and third-party interfaces.
Technical and Infrastructure Assessment
Reviewing IT infrastructure, perimeter security, access controls, encryption standards, and data loss prevention (DLP) measures for compliance with SEBI’s baseline controls.
Incident Response and Resilience Evaluation
Assessing incident detection, escalation, and reporting processes. Evaluating business continuity (BCP) and disaster recovery (DR) capabilities for cyber resilience readiness.
Vendor and Third-Party Risk Assessment
Evaluating security and contractual controls over third-party service providers, data centers, and cloud vendors as required under SEBI’s third-party governance clause.
Documentation and Evidence Review
Reviewing CSCRF-mandated documentation - including audit trails, monitoring logs, security event reports, and compliance records - for accuracy and completeness.
Gap Identification and Corrective Action Plan
Highlighting non-conformities and providing detailed corrective recommendations. Supporting management teams with actionable remediation plans and prioritization guidance.
Final Audit, Verification & Compliance Certification
Conducting final verification of corrective actions, validating compliance evidence, and issuing the Audit Report and Compliance Certificate as per SEBI CSCRF requirements.
Why Choose Shieldbyte Infosec?
CERT-In Empanelled
Recognized by the Government of India for security audits.
Proven Expertise
350+ clients across banking, IT, insurance, healthcare, and manufacturing.
End-to-End Support
From scoping to remediation and final certification.
Let’s Strengthen Your Cyber Defenses
Enhance protection, reduce risk, and support your growth objectives