SEBI Cyber Security Framework compliance mandated by SEBI is now a table stake for Alternative Investment Funds and Venture Capital firms. IT governance, Cybersecurity controls & documentation/evidence readiness are directly connected to fiduciary duty, investors’ confidence & SEBI supervision.
With Infodot, Funds can implement SEBI Cybersecurity expectations with defined governance, proactive monitoring, and controls, along with documentation ready for Audit without creating large internal IT or Security teams.
The SEBI Cybersecurity framework compliance outlines expectations for Regulated Entities regarding the governance of information systems, cyber risk management, and Proof of Controls. These expectations around accountable IT ownership, secure cloud services, security incident preparedness and response, etc., need to be addressed by AIF/Venture funds with ‘Walk-Around’ ready evidence for trustees and SEBI inspections.
Infodot helps funds to understand SEBI Cybersecurity expectations and translate them to ‘implementable’ controls mapped to fund operations, investor DD questions, audits, etc.
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Under the SEBI cybersecurity framework, regulated funds are expected to establish clear ownership of cybersecurity governance. This requires appointing a full-time Chief Information Security Officer or formally designating a senior officer responsible for cybersecurity oversight.
The role includes defining security policies, overseeing risk management, coordinating with trustees and compliance teams, and acting as the primary point of accountability during audits, incidents, and regulatory reviews.
SEBI Cybersecurity expectations extend to all cloud-based systems used by the fund, including email, document storage, fund management platforms, and third-party SaaS applications.
Funds must demonstrate that cloud usage is governed through defined access controls, data protection measures, and documented configurations. Evidence of compliant cloud usage is increasingly reviewed during trustee assessments and investor due diligence.
Continued visibility of what software and dependencies have been deployed is another expectation of the SEBI cybersecurity compliance. Funds must keep a Software Bill of Materials and know what applications, components, and third-party dependencies are installed throughout their IT infrastructure.
Determining vulnerabilities, managing patches, and having audit-ready documentation of software controls across endpoints, servers, and cloud environments are a few ways to achieve software governance.
SEBI requires regulated entities to maintain continuous monitoring and reporting capabilities aligned with Security Operations Center practices. This includes centralized logging, alert monitoring, incident tracking, and documentation of corrective actions.
SOC reporting enables the timely detection of security events, structured incident handling, and the availability of evidence for regulatory inspections, trustee reviews, and cybersecurity investors.
Infodot supports AIF and VC funds in implementing cybersecurity controls aligned with SEBI expectations through a practical, execution focused delivery model. The approach is designed to suit lean fund structures while maintaining governance, security, and audit readiness.
These domains are commonly reviewed by cybersecurity investors, trustees, and auditors during governance assessments.
These models support funds seeking the best cybersecurity compliance services for venture capital firms without overengineering.
These outcomes directly support cybersecurity investors and LP due diligence expectations.
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SEBI outlines expectations rather than prescribing a single framework. Controls must demonstrate governance, security, and evidence readiness.
Asset inventories, access reviews, patch reports, incident logs, and governance documentation.
Yes. Infodot works within your current environment wherever feasible.
Initial readiness assessments typically take 30 to 45 days.
Documented playbooks, escalation paths, and evidence capture processes are established.
It covers access controls, data protection, configurations, and monitoring for all cloud and SaaS platforms used by the fund.
It provides visibility into applications and dependencies, supporting vulnerability management and audit readiness.
Continuous monitoring with centralized logging, alert tracking, and documented incident handling.
Yes, but accountability remains with the regulated fund, with required oversight and evidence.
Infodot supports implementation aligned to SEBI cybersecurity expectations and industry best practices. Final regulatory interpretation remains the responsibility of the regulated entity.
