Effective September 1, 2025 – All MSMEs must undergo annual CERT-In cybersecurity audits or face penalties up to ₹1 crore and imprisonment.
MSMEs contribute 30% of India’s GDP and are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals. With 70 million+ MSMEs now under this mandate, non-compliance risks:
Organizations achieving compliance gain:
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Our Proven 4-Phase Methodology
With the mandate already in effect since September 1, 2025, MSMEs face immediate compliance pressure. 75% of MSMEs lack internal cybersecurity expertise to handle this alone.
Infodot provides a comprehensive range of IT services, including co-managed support, cybersecurity, cloud solutions, and IT consultancy, designed to optimize your business operations.
Don’t wait for a penalty notice. Contact our CERT-In compliance experts today for a free 30-minute consultation to assess your compliance readiness and develop an action plan.
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We guarantee CERT-In compliance certification within 6 weeks or provide continued support at no additional cost until achieved.
CERT-In (Computer Emergency Response Team – India) compliance became mandatory for all MSMEs effective September 1, 2025. This regulation requires your organization to implement 15 Elemental Cyber Defense Controls mapped to 45 specific security recommendations, undergo annual cybersecurity audits by CERT-In empanelled auditors, and maintain detailed security logs for 180 days. The mandate was introduced because MSMEs contribute 30% of India’s GDP and are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, making cybersecurity a national priority.
Non-compliance with CERT-In requirements can result in severe penalties including fines up to ₹1 crore and imprisonment up to 1 year for management. Additionally, you risk losing government contracts, facing reputational damage, customer data breach liability, and being excluded from supply chains that require compliant vendors. Since the mandate is already in effect, delayed compliance increases your exposure to these penalties.
Depending on your chosen package, deliverables include: comprehensive compliance gap analysis with prioritized remediation roadmap, complete policy documentation aligned with CERT-In requirements, technical controls implementation and validation reports, employee training programs and certificates, official CERT-In audit reports and compliance certification, incident response procedures and reporting templates, and ongoing monitoring dashboards. All documentation is tailored to your business and ready for regulatory submission or customer requirements.
Our proven 4-phase methodology typically takes 4-6 weeks for complete compliance certification. This includes: Phase 1 – Rapid Gap Assessment (1-2 weeks), Phase 2 – Comprehensive Audit Preparation (2-3 weeks), Phase 3 – CERT-In Empanelled Audit (1-2 weeks), and Phase 4 – Ongoing Compliance Management (continuous). We guarantee CERT-In compliance certification within 6 weeks or provide continued support at no additional cost until achieved.
With our comprehensive preparation methodology, audit failure is extremely rare. However, if any gaps are identified during the audit, we provide detailed remediation guidance and continued support until compliance is achieved. Our guarantee ensures that we’ll work with you at no additional cost until you receive your CERT-In compliance certification. Our 100+ successful MSME compliance projects demonstrate our proven track record.
Yes, CERT-In requires annual cybersecurity audits for ongoing compliance. Our Enterprise Package provides continuous compliance management including annual renewal planning, ongoing monitoring, threat detection, and incident response support. This ensures you remain compliant year-round and are prepared for annual audits without last-minute scrambling or additional stress on your business operations.
Even with existing security measures, most MSMEs have significant gaps when measured against CERT-In’s 15 mandatory controls and 45 specific recommendations. Our Starter Package includes a comprehensive gap assessment that evaluates your current security posture and identifies exactly what additional measures are needed. This assessment helps determine whether you need our Professional Package for full implementation or can work with targeted improvements.
While it’s technically possible to handle compliance internally, 75% of MSMEs lack the internal cybersecurity expertise required for CERT-In compliance. The framework requires deep technical knowledge of security controls, documentation standards, audit preparation, and ongoing monitoring. Our team includes CERT-In empanelled audit partners and specialists who understand MSME operational constraints, making external expertise more cost-effective than building internal capabilities.
CERT-In compliance provides significant competitive advantages including enhanced customer trust and confidence, priority consideration in government tenders and contracts, competitive edge over non-compliant competitors, lower cyber insurance premiums, and strengthened supply chain relationships. Many customers now require vendors to be cybersecurity compliant, making this certification essential for business growth and partnership opportunities.
Depending on your chosen package, deliverables include: comprehensive compliance gap analysis with prioritized remediation roadmap, complete policy documentation aligned with CERT-In requirements, technical controls implementation and validation reports, employee training programs and certificates, official CERT-In audit reports and compliance certification, incident response procedures and reporting templates, and ongoing monitoring dashboards. All documentation is tailored to your business and ready for regulatory submission or customer requirements.
