Compliance Resources
Compliance checklists, guides, and templates for Indian SMEs — free to download, no paywalls, no sign-ups.
ISO 27001 Implementation Checklist for Indian SMEs
A comprehensive checklist covering all Annex A controls, mapped to Indian business contexts. Includes priority ratings and implementation tips for resource-constrained organisations.
DPDP Act Compliance Guide for SMEs
Step-by-step guide to building a data protection programme that meets DPDP Act requirements. Covers consent mechanisms, data principal rights, and breach notification procedures.
CERT-In 15 Controls — MSME Compliance Checklist
CERT-In’s 15 Elemental Cyber Defense Controls for MSMEs (v1.0, September 2025) as a compliance checklist — with the 6-hour incident-reporting and 180-day log-retention rules built in.
Information Security Policy Template
A customisable information security policy template tailored for Indian SMEs. Covers acceptable use, access control, incident management, and data classification.
SEBI CSCRF Requirements at a Glance
A concise summary of SEBI’s Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework requirements for regulated entities, with key deadlines and compliance milestones.
RBI Cyber & IT Compliance Roadmap
A two-page roadmap for NBFCs and banks under RBI’s 2026 cyber and IT Directions — which chapter applies, the six-hour reporting clocks, and a phased build plan.
Free Resources for Indian SMEs
Every checklist, guide, and template here is free to download — no paywalls, no sign-ups. Follow GRC RADAR for new resources and regulatory updates.