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Cybersecurity Regulatory Advisory

Strengthening Cyber Governance. Managing Regulatory Exposure. Protecting Digital Business Operations.

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OUR SERVICES FOR CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY

Our Cybersecurity Regulatory Advisory Services

Governance, compliance and incident-response support shaped around your organisation and applicable requirements.

Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance Advisory

Assess laws, regulatory directions and organisational obligations, and develop compliance actions.

CERT-In Compliance & Incident Reporting

Advise on incident identification, reporting timelines, log retention and regulatory coordination.

Cyber Governance & Policy Development

Support board-level governance, security policies, risk assessments and ongoing compliance monitoring.

Financial-Sector & Industry-Specific Advisory

Assess RBI, SEBI, IRDAI and other sectoral cybersecurity requirements where applicable.

Cybersecurity Contracts & Vendor Risk Advisory

Draft or review security clauses, third-party obligations, SLAs and risk-allocation mechanisms.

Incident Legal Response & Investigations

Support incident response, regulatory notices, evidence preservation, contractual claims and dispute resolution.

KEY BENEFITS

Why Cybersecurity Advisory is Necessary

Cybersecurity requirements span governance, technical safeguards, incident response, reporting, vendors and sector-specific obligations. A coordinated framework helps organisations assess exposure, assign accountability and respond consistently when requirements or incidents arise.

Regulatory compliance and reduced legal risk

Identify applicable cyber obligations, reporting duties and evidence requirements.

Stronger cyber governance and accountability

Clarify ownership, escalation paths and oversight across business teams.

Effective incident response and reporting

Prepare coordinated response, notification and regulator-engagement procedures.

Better vendor and third-party risk management

Address security commitments and incident cooperation across vendor relationships.

Alignment with sectoral requirements

Coordinate applicable financial, technology, healthcare and other sector rules.

Improved business continuity and resilience

Connect cyber controls with continuity, recovery and operational priorities.

WHO NEEDS THESE SERVICES?

Who Needs Cybersecurity Advisory?

Banks and NBFCs
Financial entities addressing cyber governance and regulator expectations.
FinTech and technology companies
Digital businesses managing platforms, infrastructure and customer data.
Healthcare and critical services
Organisations managing sensitive data and operationally important systems.
Large enterprises
Businesses coordinating cyber controls across units, vendors and locations.
Multinational organisations
Groups aligning Indian requirements with international security frameworks.
Vendors and service providers
Third parties supporting regulated, cloud and business-critical operations.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Cybersecurity Advisory vs IT Security vs Data Protection

The right approach depends on the organisation, activity, applicable law and operational requirements.

Cybersecurity Advisory vs IT Security vs Data Protection

Parameter	Cybersecurity Advisory	IT Security (Technical)	Data Protection Advisory
Primary focus	Legal and regulatory compliance	Technical controls and security	Personal data processing
Key objective	Governance, reporting and accountability	Prevent, detect and respond	Privacy and lawful processing
Typical activities	Policies, incident reporting and governance	Security tools and monitoring	DPA, privacy notice and consent
Key laws / standards	IT Act, CERT-In and sectoral rules	ISO 27001, NIST and related standards	DPDP Act, GDPR, as applicable

This comparison is illustrative and does not replace an assessment of the relevant facts and current legal requirements.

CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY ADVISORY PROCESS

A structured seven-stage cybersecurity advisory process

Assess obligations and exposure, strengthen governance and incident readiness, then monitor regulatory and operational changes.

01
Initial Consultation & Risk Profiling
Understand systems, business operations, sector, vendors and incident history.
02
Legal & Regulatory Assessment
Identify applicable laws, directions, reporting duties and sectoral requirements.
03
Governance & Gap Analysis
Review policies, controls, accountability and evidence against applicable obligations.
04
Documentation & Framework
Prepare governance documents, procedures, reporting protocols and contractual controls.
05
Implementation Support
Coordinate internal teams, technical advisers and vendors around agreed actions.
06
Incident & Regulatory Response
Support notifications, evidence preservation, investigation and regulator engagement.
07
Ongoing Monitoring & Dispute Support
Track changes, review readiness and assist with regulatory or contractual issues.

DOCUMENTS & REQUIREMENTS

Documents Required (Illustrative)

The final checklist depends on the organisation, activities, data or service model and applicable jurisdictions.

Corporate and regulatory details
IT infrastructure and network diagrams
Information security policies
Incident response and continuity plans
Vendor and outsourcing agreements
Security audit and risk assessments
Regulatory correspondence
Training and awareness records

PROS AND CONS

Pros and Cons of Cybersecurity Advisory

Key Advantages

Cybersecurity Regulatory Compliance Advisory
CERT-In Compliance & Incident Reporting
Cyber Governance & Policy Development
Financial-Sector & Industry-Specific Advisory
Cybersecurity Contracts & Vendor Risk Advisory
Incident Legal Response & Investigations

Key Challenges

Regulatory compliance and reduced legal risk
Stronger cyber governance and accountability
Effective incident response and reporting
Better vendor and third-party risk management
Alignment with sectoral requirements
Improved business continuity and resilience

GOVERNMENT & STATUTORY FEES (EXAMPLES)

Fees vary by matter, scope and jurisdiction

Professional fees depend on scope, complexity, number of stakeholders, jurisdictions and review requirements. Government fees, stamp duty and third-party charges are separate and confirmed against applicable requirements.

INITIAL REVIEW

Cybersecurity Advisory Assessment

By scope

Initial consultation and scope review
Applicability and risk assessment
Review of available records or agreements
Recommended action plan

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IMPLEMENTATION & ONGOING SUPPORT

Cybersecurity Advisory Advisory

Tailored

Detailed advisory and documentation support
Implementation and stakeholder coordination
Regulatory and vendor support
Ongoing monitoring as agreed

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FOR COMPLEX REQUIREMENTS

Customised Quote

For complex ownership, activity-specific permissions, foreign participation or tailored requirements.

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Government charges, applicable taxes and third-party costs are confirmed separately as part of the proposed scope.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A few useful answers

Answers to common questions about cybersecurity regulatory advisory, legal requirements and advisory support.

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What is cybersecurity regulatory advisory?

Is cybersecurity compliance mandatory for every business?

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Do RBI and SEBI impose cybersecurity requirements?

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TESTIMONIALS

Clear advice. Practical direction.

Perspectives shared with permission by clients of our advisory teams.

Astronis Global brought clarity and commercial focus to a complex restructuring exercise. Their advice was practical, timely and easy for our leadership team to act on.

Ananya MehtaChief Executive Officer, Northstar Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd.★★★★★

The team understood our regulatory requirements quickly and helped us move forward with confidence. We valued their responsiveness and disciplined follow-through.

Rohan KapoorFounder & Managing Director, Vertex Digital Solutions★★★★

Astronis Global provided dependable support across multiple registrations and approvals. Their communication was clear, structured and consistently professional.

Priya NairGeneral Counsel, Meridian Healthcare Group★★★★★

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