VAPT
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Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
No organization is immune to vulnerabilities—whether minor gaps or major flaws, they can expose critical risks. That’s why vulnerability assessment is essential. At SureData, we help you uncover and address security weaknesses before they become serious threats, ensuring your infrastructure stays secure and resilient
Why is VAPT Required?
1. Identify Security Weaknesses
VAPT helps discover known and unknown vulnerabilities across applications, networks, and systems before attackers do.
2. Simulate Real-World Attacks
Penetration Testing simulates cyberattacks to assess how well existing controls can withstand actual threats.
3. Prevent Data Breaches
By proactively identifying and fixing security gaps, organizations significantly reduce the risk of data breaches and cyberattacks.
4. Ensure Business Continuity
VAPT ensures that systems and applications remain secure, stable, and resilient, avoiding disruptions caused by cyber incidents.
5. Build Trust with Customers and Stakeholders
Regular testing and remediation efforts signal strong cybersecurity hygiene, fostering digital trust.
Regulatory Mandates in India
1️⃣ RBI – Reserve Bank of India
1 Cyber Security Framework 2016
Periodic VAPT is mandatory for all banks including cooperative and rural banks
VAPT must be done at least once a year or after major IT infrastructure changes
2 RBI Master Direction on Digital Payment Security Controls 2021
VAPT is required for all digital payment platforms and applications
2️⃣ SEBI – Securities and Exchange Board of India
1 Cybersecurity Framework 2015 (updated in 2022)
Applies to stock exchanges, depositories, and clearing corporations
2 Regulated entities must:
Conduct periodic VAPT
Submit VAPT reports to SEBI
Fix critical vulnerabilities on priority
Use SEBI-empanelled auditors for VAPT assessments
3️⃣ IRDAI – Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
1 VAPT is required for:
Core insurance applications
Critical infrastructure
2 Cybersecurity policy must include:
Annual VAPT
Remediation tracking
4️⃣ CERT-In – Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
1 CERT-In Directives 2022 apply to:
Service providers
Intermediaries
Data centers
Government organizations
2 Requirements include:
Periodic security assessments (including VAPT)
Log retention for 180 days
Submission of security event reports when required