🛡️ CERT-In Directions 2022 — In Force Now

This is not optional.
Every Indian business must comply.

The CERT-In Directions 2022 are in force. Non-compliance carries penalties of up to ₹1 crore and imprisonment of your designated officer. Three days of a compliance consultant costs more than a full year of DharmaCompliance Cyber. The decision makes itself.

Up to ₹1 crore
CERT-In penalty
per non-compliance event
₹5L – ₹50L+
Regulatory investigation
legal fees alone
₹99,990/year
DharmaCompliance Cyber
full CERT-In coverage
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15 Controls
Tracked automatically
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6-Hour Alert
Incident reporting reminder
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Audit Pack
Evidence export ready
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Domain Monitor
Continuous threat scanning
⚠️ CERT-In penalty: up to ₹1 crore. Legal investigation: ₹5L–₹50L+. DharmaCompliance Cyber: continuous CERT-In compliance coverage. The decision makes itself.  

What CERT-In Requires from Your Business

Six core obligations every MSME must meet under the CERT-In Directions 2022 (amended 2023).

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Incident Reporting within 6 Hours
All cyber incidents must be reported to CERT-In within 6 hours of detection — the most critical and time-sensitive requirement.
02
ICT System Log Retention (180 Days)
Organisations must maintain logs of all ICT systems, networks, and applications for a minimum of 180 days within Indian jurisdiction.
03
Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing
Periodic VAPT of IT infrastructure, applications, and networks. Findings must be documented and remediated.
04
Designated Point of Contact
A named individual must be designated as the CERT-In Point of Contact and their details registered with CERT-In.
05
Information Security Policy
A documented, board-approved Information Security Policy covering access control, data classification, and incident response.
06
Network Time Protocol (NTP) Synchronisation
All ICT systems must synchronise with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) or National Informatics Centre (NIC) NTP servers.
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DharmaCompliance Cyber tracks all 15 mandatory controls, not just these six. The full 15-control tracker is available to subscribers and generates a complete audit evidence pack for CERT-In inspections.

The Cost of Non-Compliance vs. the Cost of DharmaCompliance Cyber

CERT-In compliance is not a discretionary spend. The question is whether you pay for compliance now, or pay far more for non-compliance later.

Up to ₹1 crore
CERT-In penalty
per non-compliance event
₹5L – ₹50L+
Legal investigation costs
legal fees alone
₹50K – ₹1.5L
One-time consultant audit
no ongoing coverage
Pricing on application
DharmaCompliance Cyber
continuous compliance coverage

What DharmaCompliance Cyber Covers

✓15-control CERT-In compliance tracker
✓6-hour incident alert & reporting reminder
✓Evidence upload & audit pack export
✓180-day log retention checklist
✓CERT-In compliance score & detailed breakdown
✓AI gap recommendations & prioritised action plan
✓Designated PoC registration support
✓NTP synchronisation verification
✓Vulnerability assessment guidance
✓Regulatory change alerts (CERT-In, MCA, SEBI)
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Pricing on Application

Pricing is tailored to your organisation’s size and compliance requirements. Register your interest and we will provide a personalised quote within 24 hours.

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No payment required at this stage. GST applicable at 18% for Indian businesses.

How DharmaCompliance Cyber Works

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Register Your Business
Add your company details and domain names. Takes under 5 minutes.
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Continuous Monitoring Begins
Automated scanning monitors your domains and digital assets for threats and vulnerabilities 24/7.
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Track Your 15 Controls
Work through the CERT-In compliance checklist at your own pace. Upload evidence as you go.
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Instant Incident Alerts
If a threat is detected, you receive an immediate alert with the 6-hour CERT-In reporting deadline.
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Export Your Audit Pack
Download your complete evidence pack and compliance report — ready for CERT-In inspection.

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