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The Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) is a proposed regulatory framework prepared by SEBI to bring about security posture and resilience among the regulated entities (REs). It is a broad guideline aimed at ensuring that the financial institutions are proactive, well-prepared, and committed to the prevention, detection, and mitigation of cyberattacks. It acts as a measure to maintain stability and integrity in the financial market.

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The CSCRF compliance requirements of SEBI relate to several regulated entities in the financial ecosystem, such as:


  • Market Infrastructure Institutions: stock exchanges, clearing corporations, & depositories.
  • Qualified REs: large entities that handle significant volumes of sensitive financial data.
  • Mid-size REs: Entities with moderate operational risk.
  • Small-size REs: Smaller entities with limited exposure to cyber risk.
  • Self-certification REs: Entities with assets below a certain threshold.

REs should all assign themselves in the respective category at the beginning of each financial year based on their last year's data and shall retain that classification for a year.

We specializes in providing an integrated cybersecurity and compliance service that is exclusive to SEBI-regulated entities, including:

  • SEBI-aligned Audit Framework: Our audits are conducted in strict compliance with the CSCRF by SEBI.
  • Specialisation in Regulated Entities: We have our experience in conducting audits for Stock Exchanges, Depositories, Mutual Funds, Asset Managers, Portfolio Managers, Stock Brokers, and other SEBI-regulated entities.
  • Complete Compliance Support: From Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing (VAPT) to Security Operations Center (SOC), CyberCube does it all to comply with CSCRF.
  • Certified Cybersecurity Auditors: Our team comprises CERT-In empanelled auditors and cybersecurity professionals with ISO 27001, NIST, CIS controls, and other international standards.

Our CSCRF Audit Services Include:

  • Cybersecurity Risk and Governance Audit: Review of Cyber Risk Management Framework, Governance Structure, and compliance controls in accordance with SEBI Guidelines.
  • Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT): To run extensive security testing to reveal and eliminate the risks.
  • Security Operations Center (SOC) Assessment: A real-time threat monitoring and incident detection authority per CSCRF standards.
  • Incident Response and Crisis Management Review: Periodic audit and validation of incident response plans, cyber crisis management strategies, and regulatory mechanisms for reporting.
  • Cyber Capability Index: Measuring levels of cyber resilience according to SEBI-defined metrics for MIIs and qualified entities.
  • Data Security & Compliance Checks: Review of data classification, encryption, localization, and compliant data protection measures.
  • Submission of Audit Reports and Assistance in Compliance to SEBI: Compilation of standardized audit reports and advising organizations on how to comply with SEBI guidelines.

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SEBI's Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) is a new framework (applying from 2025) that requires regulated entities such as stock exchanges, brokers, depositories, and mutual funds to take extra measures to strengthen their cyber resilience.

All regulated entities (REs) of SEBI, namely Asset Management Companies (AMCs), Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), brokers, depositories, and smaller intermediaries, within stipulated criteria and categories of tiers will need to comply with the SEBI Cyber Security & Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF).

A CSCRF audit includes cyber risk governance, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT), security operations centre (SOC) processes, incident response, Cyber Capability Index (CCI), and data security in terms of encryption and localization, specific to SEBI's level of maturity. A successful CSCRF audit brings a host of benefits – including future proofing your systems, meeting your regulatory obligations, reducing your cyber risk, significantly enhancing confidence among investors and client base, and avoiding SEBI's penalties that could have been avoided.

CyberCube brings together CERT-In empanelled auditors, which comprise best practices globally (ISO 27001, NIST, and CIS) and SEBI aligned methodologies into one end-to-end CSCRF audit with clear reporting and remediation.