Overview
The CERT-In Cybersecurity Audit is now a mandatory compliance requirement for MSMEs in India. As per Section 70B of the IT Act, 2000, every Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) must undergo an annual cybersecurity audit by a CERT-In empanelled auditor.
This regulation aims to protect businesses from rising cyber threats. But failure to comply can result in penalties up to ₹1 crore, imprisonment, loss of government contracts, and severe reputational damage. That’s where ISECURION comes in - as one of India’s trusted cybersecurity companies, we specialize in guiding MSMEs through CERT-In audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, compliance consulting, and remediation support.
CERT-In Empanelled
Annual audits • VAPT • RemediationWhy CERT-In Cybersecurity Audit Matters for MSMEs
Safeguard Customer Data
Protect customer data, financial assets and avoid data breaches.
Avoid Heavy Penalties
Non-compliance risks penalties up to ₹1 crore and legal action.
Business Continuity
Ensure resilience, backups, and recovery to keep operations running.
Scope of Work
IT Asset Inventory & Network Security
Centralized asset inventory, network segmentation, firewall and VPN review.
Endpoint & Mobile Security
Antivirus/EDR, device controls and secure mobile policies.
Patch & Vulnerability Management
Programmatic patching, vulnerability scans and annual VAPT verification.
Governance, Policies & Access Controls
Password policies, MFA, role-based access and oversight mechanisms.
Data Protection, Backup & Recovery
Encrypted backups, BCP/DR drills and recovery testing.
Third-Party & Vendor Risk Management
Vendor assessments, contracts review and third-party controls.
What ISECURION Reviews in Your CERT-In Audit
Firewall, VPN & Wi-Fi Configs
Review rules, segmentation and secure Wi-Fi best practices.
Patch Management
Policy checks, update cycles and missing critical patches.
Logs & Retention
Log retention verification (180-day minimum) and monitoring health.
Employee Awareness
Training records, phishing readiness and awareness program checks.
Incident Response
IRP review, tabletop exercises and CERT-In 6-hour reporting readiness.
Vulnerability Audits
Annual VAPT, remediation verification and risk scoring.
Scope of the 15 CERT-In Cybersecurity Controls
1. Effective Asset Management
Centralized IT asset inventory.
2. Network & Email Security
Firewalls, VPNs, SPF/DKIM/DMARC.
3. Endpoint & Mobile Security
Licensed antivirus and mobile protection.
4. Secure Configurations
OS, server & application hardening.
5. Patch Management
Timely OS, application & firmware updates.
6. Incident Management
IRPs & breach reporting.
7. Logging & Monitoring
Retaining and monitoring logs for 180 days.
8. Awareness & Training
Bi-annual cybersecurity training.
9. Third Party Risk Management
Vendor security checks.
10. Data Protection, Backup & Recovery
Encrypted backups, BCP/DR drills.
11. Governance & Compliance
Security policy, oversight & adherence.
12. Robust Password Policy
Strong password controls and MFA.
13. Access Control & Identity Mgmt
Role-based access & least privilege.
14. Physical Security
Controlled access to critical infrastructure.
15. Vulnerability Audits & Assessments
Annual VAPT with remediation.
ISECURION’s 4-Phase CERT-In Audit Methodology
1. Pre-Audit Gap Analysis
Compare current posture against the 15 CERT-In controls.
2. Audit & Validation
Detailed technical & policy assessment by empanelled auditors.
3. Remediation Guidance
Step-by-step fixes, remediation plans and validation.
4. Final Certification
Official audit report & certification for CERT-In submission.
Deliverables – What You Will Receive
Comprehensive Audit Report
Detailed findings, severity and remediation actions.
Remediation Support
Guided fixes and verification assistance before submission.
CERT-In Certification
Signed certificate by authorized auditors for compliance.
Future Advisory
Ongoing roadmap for regulatory changes and improvements.
Policy & Procedure Templates
Ready-to-use templates to meet audit evidence requirements.
Training Records
Employee training plans and evidence of awareness sessions.
Penalties for Non-Compliance
Failure to comply with CERT-In’s cybersecurity audit can lead to a ₹1 crore penalty under IT Act Section 70B, imprisonment up to 1 year for responsible officers, loss of eligibility for government contracts, and reputational loss.
Why Choose ISECURION - Trusted Security Experts
CERT-In Empanelled Experts
Authorized auditors experienced with MSME needs.
End-to-End Compliance
From gap analysis to certification and advisory.
Trusted by Banks & Startups
Experience across financial and technology sectors.
Beyond Compliance
Focus on real-world resilience, not just checklists.
What ISECURION Needs from You
Inventory & Documentation
Full IT asset inventory, policies, network diagrams, firewall configs and system logs.
People & Processes
Employee training records, incident handling processes and a single point of contact.
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