Cybersecurity & ITGC
Entrust our cybersecurity assurance, ITGC audits, and SOC attestation experts to keep controls compliant, credible, and audit-ready.
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With 250+ SOC Attestations and 200+ ITGC Audits, our experts bring unparalleled depth of expertise and a proven track record of meeting rigorous industry standards.
We combine financial assurance with deep technical security expertise to deliver independent, standards-aligned engagements across IT general controls, application security, cloud environments, and vendor ecosystems. Led by professionals holding CISA, CDPSE, DISA, and CCSK credentials, we serve BFSI, technology, manufacturing, and services organisations. Our team brings deep expertise across leading frameworks, including SSAE 18, ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, RBI, SEBI CSCRF, and CERT-In ensuring comprehensive assurance across every engagement.
Service Areas Within Cybersecurity & ITGC
Cyber Strategy & Governance
We assist companies with maturity assessments, operating model design, cyber risk quantification, board-level reporting frameworks, and policy development aligned to NIST CSF, ISO 27001, and COBIT.
IT General Controls Assurance
We conduct ITGC evaluation across access management, IT operations, and programme development. This supports statutory audit reliance, SOX compliance, and enhances overall ERP security and control frameworks.
SOC Attestation (Type I & II)
We assist service organisations with control effectiveness over financial reporting, security, and availability. It includes Independent SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3 attestation under SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402.
Security Testing & Assessment
We offer vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, red teaming, cloud security configuration reviews (AWS, Azure, GCP), and ERP security audits benchmarked against CIS, OWASP, and CSA STAR frameworks.
Third-Party Cyber Risk Assessment
We assist in identifying vendor and supplier cyber risks through detailed due diligence reviews, control assessments, and continuous monitoring aligned with third-party risk management framework.
Regulatory Cyber Compliance
We offer regulator-specific compliance for SEBI CSCRF, RBI cybersecurity framework, CERT-In audit directives, and IRDAI cyber incident guidelines covering gap assessment, remediation, and audit readiness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are IT General Controls and why do auditors rely on them?
ITGCs are foundational controls that ensure the integrity and reliability of IT systems which support financial and operational processes. This covers access management, change management, IT operations, and system development. Statutory auditors rely on ITGC effectiveness to determine the extent of substantive testing required. A strong ITGC reduces audit scope and cost.
What is the difference between SOC 1, SOC 2, and SOC 3?
SOC 1 reports address controls relevant to user entities’ internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) which is required by payroll, fund administration, and financial processing companies. SOC 2 evaluates controls across the Trust Services Criteria including security, availability, processing integrity, confidentiality, and privacy which is relevant for SaaS, cloud, and IT service providers. SOC 3 is a public-facing summary of SOC 2 results. We deliver all three under SSAE 18 and ISAE 3402 standards.
How long does a SOC 2 Type II engagement take?
A SOC 2 Type II engagement requires a 3-12 month observation period to test operating effectiveness followed by a 4-8 week readiness assessment. Total timeline from engagement to report issuance is 6-15 months based on organisational maturity and scope.
Across which cybersecurity frameworks are assessments conducted?
Our assessments align to globally recognised frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001, CIS Controls v8, COBIT 2019, and MITRE ATT&CK. For Indian engagements, we additionally align with RBI’s Cybersecurity Framework for banks and NBFCs, SEBI CSCRF for market intermediaries, CERT-In guidelines for incident reporting, and IRDAI’s cyber incident preparedness circulars. Framework selection is tailored to the client’s regulatory profile and business objectives.
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