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Free, actionable knowledge to help Indian SMEs navigate cybersecurity compliance. Regulatory breakdowns, practical guides, and expert analysis — all in one place.
DPDP Act 2023: Compliance Guide for SMEs
What the DPDP Act 2023 and final 2025 Rules mean for Indian SMEs — the phased timeline to 13 May 2027, data-principal rights, and a step-by-step rollout plan.
CERT-In 15 Baseline Security Controls
An implementation guide to CERT-In’s baseline cyber-defence controls for Indian MSMEs — the 15 elemental controls, 45 recommendations, and a 12-month roadmap.
SEBI CSCRF: Implementation Guide
Who must comply with SEBI’s CSCRF, the five entity categories, key audit deadlines, and an implementation checklist for regulated entities.
ISO 27001 Implementation Guide
A practitioner’s runbook for ISO 27001:2022 in India — the 93 controls, the climate amendment, certification cost and timeline, and how an SME gets certified.
RBI Cybersecurity Framework: 2026 Directions
How NBFCs and banks meet RBI’s 2026 cyber and IT Directions — which chapter applies, the CISO line, the six-hour clock, and an implementation plan.
Virtual CISO (vCISO): An SME’s Guide
When an Indian SME needs a virtual CISO, what a vCISO does, engagement models, INR pricing, and the contract red flags to watch for.