SEBI-Compliant BSE / NSE Audit Services

BSE / NSE Audit Services in India : SEBI-Compliant IT & Cyber Security Audits

Comprehensive regulatory compliance audits for stock brokers, trading members, depository participants, mutual funds and capital market entities. ISECURION ensures your organization meets SEBI-mandated IT governance, cybersecurity controls and operational resilience requirements.

SEBI Guidelines Aligned
BSE/NSE Circular Compliant
Minimal Business Disruption
Exchange-Ready Reports
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Overview

SEBI-Compliant IT & Cyber Security Audits for Capital Market Entities

Organizations operating under BSE and NSE are subject to stringent SEBI-mandated IT and cybersecurity audit requirements. These audits ensure that capital market systems remain secure, resilient and capable of protecting investor interests while maintaining operational continuity. ISECURION's BSE/NSE Audit Services provide comprehensive evaluation of your IT infrastructure, cybersecurity controls, governance framework and operational resilience in line with the latest exchange circulars and SEBI guidelines. Our audits validate real-world effectiveness of security controls and help organizations achieve regulatory compliance, reduce cyber risk and avoid audit observations or penalties - without disrupting business operations.

SEBI Regulatory Compliance

Comprehensive audits aligned with SEBI cybersecurity and IT governance guidelines ensuring full regulatory compliance for capital market participants.

Operational Resilience

Assessment of business continuity, disaster recovery capabilities and incident response mechanisms to ensure uninterrupted trading and settlement operations.

Investor Data Protection

Validation of controls protecting sensitive investor and financial data including encryption, access management and data retention policies.

Who We Help

Capital Market Entities We Serve

Stock Brokers & Sub-Brokers

Equity brokers, derivative brokers, currency brokers and sub-brokers operating on BSE, NSE or other recognized exchanges.

Trading & Clearing Members

Trading members (TM), clearing members (CM) and custodial participants involved in exchange operations and settlement.

Depository Participants

NSDL and CDSL depository participants managing dematerialized securities and investor demat accounts.

Mutual Funds & AMCs

Asset management companies, mutual fund houses and investment management entities regulated by SEBI.

RTAs & PMS Providers

Registrars & transfer agents and portfolio management services providers handling investor records and portfolios.

Investment Advisors & Analysts

Registered investment advisors, research analysts and market infrastructure institutions requiring SEBI compliance.

Why BSE / NSE Audit Is Critical

Mandatory Regulatory Assessment for Market Participants

Regulatory Compliance

Mandatory compliance with SEBI cybersecurity and IT governance guidelines to maintain trading and operational licenses.

Risk Prevention

Prevention of trading disruptions, data breaches, systemic failures and cyber incidents that could impact investors.

Investor Protection

Protection of sensitive investor data, financial information and trading records through robust security controls.

Incident Response Readiness

Validation of incident response capabilities, monitoring mechanisms and regulatory reporting procedures.

Penalty Avoidance

Avoidance of regulatory penalties, trading restrictions and reputational damage from non-compliance or audit failures.

Systemic Stability

Contribution to overall capital market stability through validated cybersecurity and operational resilience controls.

Scope of Work

Comprehensive BSE / NSE Audit Coverage

A. Governance & Policy Review
  • Information Security Policy: SEBI-aligned security policy framework, roles and responsibilities documentation.
  • IT Governance Framework: Board oversight, IT steering committee, risk management framework and compliance governance.
  • Cyber Security Strategy: Strategic planning, threat assessment, risk treatment plans and security roadmap validation.
  • Regulatory Documentation: Compliance registers, audit trails, regulatory reporting mechanisms and policy adherence.
B. Technical & Operational Controls
  • Network Security: Firewall configurations, network segmentation, DMZ architecture, IDS/IPS deployment and perimeter security.
  • Infrastructure Hardening: Server, database, endpoint security, patch management, vulnerability management and secure configurations.
  • Identity & Access Management: User provisioning, privileged access management (PAM), multi-factor authentication and access governance.
  • Application Security: Trading platform security, web/mobile application controls, API security and secure development practices.
C. Cyber Security & Resilience
  • Security Monitoring: SIEM implementation, log management, security event correlation, alerting mechanisms and 24/7 monitoring.
  • Incident Response: Incident management procedures, SEBI/exchange reporting protocols, forensic readiness and response team capabilities.
  • Data Protection: Encryption standards, data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), backup verification and retention compliance.
  • Threat Intelligence: Threat feeds, vulnerability intelligence, attack surface monitoring and proactive threat hunting.
D. Compliance & Business Continuity
  • Vendor Risk Management: Third-party security assessments, vendor due diligence, contract reviews and outsourcing governance.
  • Business Continuity Plan (BCP): BCP documentation, testing evidence, recovery procedures and alternate site readiness.
  • Disaster Recovery (DR): DR strategy, RTO/RPO compliance, backup restoration testing and failover mechanisms validation.
  • Audit Trails & Documentation: Comprehensive audit logs, evidence preservation, regulatory submission documentation and compliance artifacts.

Note: Scope is customized based on entity classification (broker, depository, AMC, etc.) and applicable BSE/NSE/SEBI requirements.

Methodology

SEBI-Aligned Audit Approach

1
Audit Planning & Scoping

Identify applicable SEBI, BSE and NSE guidelines and understand systems, applications and business processes.

2
Control Assessment

Review policies, procedures, governance documentation and assess design and implementation of security controls.

3
Technical Validation

Configuration reviews, access checks and validation of monitoring, alerting and response mechanisms.

4
Risk & Gap Analysis

Identify non-compliance, control weaknesses and gaps with risk-based classification of findings.

5
Reporting & Closure Support

Exchange-ready audit reports and support during remediation and regulatory clarification processes.

6
Continuous Improvement

Post-audit support, remediation validation and preparation for subsequent audit cycles.

Deliverables

Comprehensive Audit Documentation

BSE/NSE-Compliant Report

Exchange-ready audit report aligned with prescribed formats and regulatory requirements.

Executive Summary

Board-ready executive summary with risk ratings and compliance posture assessment.

Detailed Findings

Control-by-control assessment results with risk ratings and evidence documentation.

SEBI Gap Analysis

Regulatory gap analysis mapping findings to specific SEBI and exchange requirements.

Remediation Roadmap

Actionable recommendations with prioritization, timelines and implementation guidance.

Evidence Mapping

Complete audit trail with evidence artifacts and traceability documentation.

Submission Support

Assistance with exchange submission, clarification responses and audit closure.

Remediation Support

Post-audit remediation assistance and validation testing for critical findings.

What Sets ISECURION Apart

Why Choose ISECURION for BSE/NSE Audit Services

Specialized Capital Markets Expertise

Deep understanding of capital market operations, trading systems and regulatory landscape with proven track record in SEBI compliance.

Strong Regulatory Alignment

Complete alignment with SEBI, BSE and NSE regulatory expectations ensuring audit reports meet exchange submission standards.

Multidisciplinary Team

Blend of compliance auditors, IT security experts and cybersecurity professionals ensuring comprehensive coverage.

Practical Remediation Guidance

Actionable, context-specific recommendations rather than generic observations enabling effective remediation.

Minimal Business Disruption

Carefully planned audit execution to minimize impact on trading operations and daily business activities.

Long-term Cyber Resilience

Focus on building sustainable cybersecurity capabilities beyond mere compliance checkbox exercises.

Key Security Areas

Critical Control Domains We Strengthen

IT & Cyber Governance

Strategic oversight, policy framework and risk management.

Network & Infrastructure

Perimeter security, segmentation and infrastructure hardening.

Identity & Access Management

PAM, MFA and access governance controls.

Application Security

Secure development, API security and application controls.

Incident Detection & Response

SIEM, monitoring, alerting and response procedures.

Data Protection & Backup

Encryption, DLP, backup validation and retention.

Vendor Risk Management

Third-party assessments and outsourcing governance.

Business Continuity & DR

BCP, disaster recovery and resilience testing.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions - BSE / NSE Audit Services

Yes, SEBI mandates periodic IT and cybersecurity audits for applicable capital market entities including stock brokers, trading members, clearing members and depository participants as per regulatory circulars.

Typically annually, or as specified by SEBI and exchange circulars. Entities should also conduct audits after significant system changes, security incidents or when required by regulators.

Yes, all reports are prepared in alignment with prescribed SEBI, BSE and NSE formats and guidelines to ensure seamless regulatory submission and acceptance.

Yes, we offer comprehensive gap assessments and readiness reviews to identify control weaknesses and prepare your organization before the formal audit engagement begins.

Yes, we assist with closure of audit findings through detailed remediation guidance, implementation support, control validation testing and regulatory response preparation.

Yes, both cloud-based and on-premises environments are covered as per SEBI guidelines for technology infrastructure, including hybrid and multi-cloud deployments.

Yes, incident response readiness, procedures, team capabilities, regulatory reporting mechanisms and forensic preparedness are key audit focus areas under SEBI requirements.

No, audits are carefully planned and executed to minimize disruption to trading and business operations. We work closely with your team to schedule activities during non-peak hours where necessary.

Yes, vendor and third-party risk management is assessed where mandated by SEBI guidelines, including outsourcing arrangements, cloud service providers and critical technology vendors.

Yes, comprehensive executive summaries are provided for senior management and boards, highlighting key risks, compliance status and critical recommendations.

Yes, if they are exchange-integrated, regulated by SEBI or providing services to capital market participants, they can and should undergo BSE/NSE compliance audits.

Typically 2 to 6 weeks depending on organization size, system complexity and scope of coverage. Larger organizations with multiple locations may require extended timelines.

No, while technical security testing is included, BSE/NSE audits focus primarily on compliance, governance and operational controls. VAPT may be conducted as a complementary activity.

Yes, we support organizations in responding to exchange and SEBI clarifications, queries and follow-up communications related to audit findings.

Yes, continuous compliance monitoring, periodic assessments, vCISO services and advisory support are available to maintain regulatory posture between audit cycles.

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