Digital Task Force - ISMS assists organizations in meeting mandatory requirements under CERT-In Directions dated April 28, 2022.
Assessment and enablement of processes to ensure Cyber Incidents are reported to CERT-In within prescribed timeframes.
Review of log collection, storage, and retention practices across systems to meet mandatory log retention requirements.
Verification of Network Time Protocol (NTP) implementation to ensure accurate event correlation and Forensic Reliability.
Validation of asset inventory, System Visibility, and continuous monitoring mechanisms across ICT infrastructure.
Detailed evaluation of existing controls against CERT-In Directions to identify Gaps, Risks, and Non-Compliances.
Design of structured workflows defining Detection, Escalation, Reporting, and Closure Responsibilities.
Assessment of Logging Architecture, SIEM Integration, Retention Settings, and Access Controls.
Simulated Cyber Incident exercises to test reporting Readiness, Coordination, and Response Efficiency.
Clear, actionable report highlighting Compliance Status, Gaps, and Prioritized Remediation actions.
Role-based playbooks aligned with CERT-In reporting requirements and Internal Escalation Processes.
Audit-Ready Evidence, Procedures, and records prepared for submission to regulators or during inspections.
CERT-In Directions mandate requirements related to cyber incident reporting, log retention, time synchronization, and ICT system monitoring for entities operating in India.
All service providers, intermediaries, data centers, body corporates, and government organizations operating IT systems in India are required to comply.
Cyber Security incidents must be reported to CERT-In within 6 hours of noticing or being brought to notice.
Organizations must retain ICT system logs for a minimum of 180 days and make them available to CERT-In upon request.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of the DPDP Act 2023, requiring an urgent CERT-In Incident Response, or strengthening your defenses with a VAPT Audit, Digital Task Force - ISMS is ready to deploy.
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