Meet IRDAI's Information and Cybersecurity Guidelines — from mandatory IS audits and vulnerability assessments to cybersecurity governance and incident reporting for insurers and intermediaries.
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) requires all regulated entities to implement comprehensive cybersecurity controls and undergo periodic audits. We help insurance companies, brokers, and TPAs achieve and maintain compliance with IRDAI's cybersecurity guidelines.
IRDAI's Information and Cybersecurity Guidelines mandate that all insurers, reinsurers, brokers, and Third-Party Administrators (TPAs) implement a comprehensive information security framework. The guidelines cover governance, risk management, access controls, network security, application security, data protection, incident management, and business continuity.
Regulated entities must conduct annual IS audits by CERT-In empanelled auditors, submit compliance reports to IRDAI, maintain a Security Operations Center (or contracted SOC services), and report cybersecurity incidents within prescribed timelines. Non-compliance can result in regulatory action and penalties.
Comprehensive information security audit covering all IRDAI-prescribed control areas — producing the audit report required for annual regulatory submission.
Evaluate your current posture against IRDAI's Information and Cybersecurity Guidelines. Identify gaps and deliver a prioritized remediation plan.
Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing of your insurance IT infrastructure, web applications, and mobile apps — as mandated by IRDAI guidelines.
Develop the cybersecurity governance framework IRDAI expects — including board-level oversight, CISO role definition, security committee structures, and policy documentation.
Build incident response procedures that meet IRDAI's reporting requirements — including classification criteria, escalation procedures, and the prescribed incident reporting timelines.
Continuous compliance monitoring, quarterly vulnerability scans, annual audit preparation, and IRDAI circular tracking to maintain year-round compliance.
Meet IRDAI's mandatory cybersecurity requirements — avoiding regulatory action, penalties, and restrictions on insurance operations.
Insurance companies hold vast amounts of sensitive personal and health data. Robust security controls protect policyholders' information from breaches.
Provide your board and CISO with independent assurance that cybersecurity controls meet the standards set by India's insurance regulator.
IRDAI's BCP/DR requirements ensure your insurance operations can withstand and recover from cybersecurity incidents and disasters.
Demonstrate to policyholders and partners that your organization meets the cybersecurity standards mandated for India's insurance sector.
IRDAI requirements align with DPDP, UIDAI, and ISO 27001 — enabling integrated compliance programs across multiple regulatory frameworks.
Our IS audits are conducted by CERT-In empanelled auditors — meeting IRDAI's mandatory auditor qualification requirements.
We understand insurance IT — core insurance platforms, claims processing systems, agent portals, and the specific data protection requirements of the insurance industry.
We combine IRDAI compliance with UIDAI, RBI, DPDP, and PCI DSS requirements — providing unified compliance support for multi-regulated Indian entities.
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