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Regulatory VAPT & CERT-In Compliance Reporting
We test your applications and infrastructure using the same manual methodology behind our other assessments, then structure the findings and evidence in the format Indian regulators and CERT-In directives expect.
Assessment focus
- Deliver VAPT evidence in a regulator-accepted format
- Map findings to RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and CERT-In directives
- Reduce back-and-forth during regulatory submission
// Why this assessment matters
Security context before security testing.
Regulated Indian organizations are frequently required to submit penetration testing evidence in a specific structure — aligned to CERT-In guidelines and sector directives from RBI, SEBI or IRDAI. Generic pentest reports often bounce back from auditors or regulators simply because they are not structured the way the submission expects.
We run the same manual-first testing methodology used across our VAPT services, then structure findings, evidence and remediation status in the reporting format expected for CERT-In and the relevant sector regulator, reducing rounds of clarification during submission.
Strong reasons to engage
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Your organization is regulated by RBI, SEBI, IRDAI or falls under CERT-In directives
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An auditor or regulator has requested VAPT evidence in a specific format
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A previous submission was returned for formatting or evidence gaps
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You need periodic VAPT evidence to satisfy a recurring compliance cycle
// Testing coverage
What our specialists examine.
Coverage is adapted to your architecture and risk profile. These modules form the baseline for a complete regulatory vapt & cert-in compliance reporting.
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Regulatory scope confirmation
Identifying which directive, circular or guideline applies and the exact evidence format it requires.
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Manual application and infrastructure testing
The same manual VAPT methodology used across our web, API, network and cloud services.
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Proof-of-concept evidence capture
Evidence captured in a form suitable for direct inclusion in the regulatory submission.
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Sector-directive mapping
Findings cross-referenced against the relevant RBI, SEBI, IRDAI or CERT-In requirements.
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Remediation status tracking
Clear open/closed status per finding, formatted for auditor and regulator review.
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Submission-ready packaging
Final report structured and formatted to reduce back-and-forth during regulatory review.
// Preparing for kickoff
What we need to begin efficiently.
Perfect documentation is not required. A clear starting point helps us confirm scope, reduce setup time and spend more of the engagement testing the risks that matter.
Scope01
Assets and boundaries
A current list of the regulatory vapt & cert-in compliance reporting assets, environments and exclusions that should be covered.
Access02
Representative access
Same as underlying VAPT scope, plus the roles, accounts or technical context needed to test realistic trust boundaries.
Safety03
Operational contacts
A technical owner, emergency contact, approved testing window and any production constraints we should follow.
Context04
Architecture and priorities
Relevant diagrams, recent changes, high-value workflows and known concerns help us focus effort where failure matters most.
Not sure what is in scope?
Share your architecture or business objective. We will help turn it into a practical assessment boundary and testing plan.
Start a scoping conversation →// How the work happens
A controlled assessment with clear checkpoints.
You know what is being tested, what has been proven and what your team needs to do next throughout the engagement.
Testing standardCERT-IN VAPT GUIDELINES
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Regulatory scope confirmation
We confirm which directive or circular applies to your assessment and the evidence format it requires.
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Manual testing and evidence capture
We test the in-scope assets and capture proof-of-concept evidence aligned to the required reporting structure.
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Regulatory-format reporting
We deliver the report in the required structure, ready for submission to auditors, customers or regulators.
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Report, debrief and retest
We explain the attack paths, support remediation and verify submitted fixes with updated evidence.
// What you receive
Evidence your teams can actually use.
The output is designed for remediation, decision-making and assurance, not just for archiving after the test.
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Regulatory-format VAPT report
Findings, evidence and remediation status structured to the required submission format.
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Directive mapping summary
A clear reference showing which findings relate to which regulatory requirement.
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Executive compliance summary
A leadership-ready view of compliance status and outstanding risk.
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Remediation and retest evidence
Updated evidence and closure status after fixes are verified.
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Submission support
Clarification and follow-up support if the auditor or regulator has questions on the report.
// When to engage
Bring us in when the decision carries real risk.
Recurring compliance01
Meet a periodic regulatory testing cycle
Satisfy annual or periodic VAPT requirements tied to your sector's regulatory obligations.
First submission02
Avoid formatting rejections on first submission
Get the report right the first time with structure built around what the regulator expects to see.
Multi-framework03
Combine regulatory and standards-based evidence
Produce evidence that satisfies both sector regulators and frameworks like ISO 27001 or SOC 2 in one engagement.
// Built for every stakeholder
One assessment. Clear outcomes for every team involved.
The same technical evidence is translated into the context each audience needs to make decisions, implement fixes and demonstrate assurance.
01
Engineering teams
Reproduce and resolve findings faster.
Receive evidence, root-cause context and practical remediation guidance directly from the specialists who performed the work.
02
Security leaders
Prioritize risk with defensible context.
Understand exploitability, attack paths, systemic control gaps and the fixes that reduce the most meaningful exposure.
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Leadership and auditors
Use clear evidence for assurance decisions.
Get an executive view, standards mapping and verified closure status that can support governance, customer and audit conversations.
// Engagement safeguards
Security testing conducted with operational discipline.
A strong assessment must protect the systems and information it is intended to secure. These controls apply throughout the engagement.
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Written authorization
Scope, permitted techniques, excluded assets and responsible contacts are agreed before any assessment activity begins.
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Controlled execution
Testing follows defined windows, rate limits and production-safe rules with an immediate escalation and stop process.
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Protected evidence
Engagement data and proof are access-controlled, handled confidentially and retained only for the agreed period.
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Verified communication
Critical issues are escalated as soon as they are confirmed, with direct access to the specialist for remediation questions.
Assessment baselineCERT-In VAPT Guidelines
Typical deliveryVaries by scope
ClosureDebrief and retest included
// Common questions
What teams ask before kickoff.
We finalize scope, access and safety controls before testing. These are the questions we answer most often for this service.
Are you a CERT-In empanelled auditor?
Please confirm current empanelment status directly with us before relying on this for a submission that requires an empanelled auditor specifically. This service delivers VAPT structured to CERT-In's reporting guidelines regardless of empanelment status.
Which regulators does this cover?
Reporting can be mapped to CERT-In guidelines and sector directives from RBI, SEBI and IRDAI. Tell us your regulator during scoping so we structure evidence correctly from the start.
Can this be combined with our regular VAPT?
Yes. Regulatory formatting is typically layered onto a Web, API, Network or Cloud VAPT engagement rather than run as separate testing.
// Next step
Ready to make this assessment part of your security program?
We scope your environment, verify the risks, and hand you a remediation-ready report your team can act on.
✓ Clear scope and timeline✓ Direct access to your tester✓ Free remediation retest
Start with a scoped callTell us what needs testing.
Receive an engagement plan and transparent quote within one business day.
Request a quote →No obligation. NDA available before scoping.