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Information Systems Audit for RBI-regulated entities
RBI expects regulated entities to maintain strong IT governance and to have their information systems independently audited. We conduct risk-based IS audits aligned to RBI's current expectations and help you close observations.
Why teams choose Adiroha
- Led by CISA and ISO 27001 lead auditors
- Clear scope, roadmap and timeline before we start
- Evidence organised in the Cydital platform
- Support through the external audit and beyond
Scope
What we cover
- IT governance and board oversight
- Information security and cyber security controls
- Business continuity and disaster recovery
- Outsourcing and vendor risk
- Access management and privileged access
- Change management and application controls
- Alignment to RBI's Master Direction on IT Governance, Risk, Controls and Assurance Practices
Deliverables
What you receive
- Risk-rated IS audit report
- Management action plan
- Board / audit committee summary
- Compliance follow-up review
How we work
Discover. Assess. Remediate. Validate.
Discover
Understand your business, scope, stakeholders and the obligations that actually apply to you.
Assess
Gap assessment against the framework or regulation, turned into a prioritised, costed roadmap.
Remediate
Implement policies, controls and evidence with your teams, tracked in Cydital.
Validate
Internal audit before the external one, audit-day support, and continuous compliance after.
FAQ
Common questions
Which entities need an RBI IS audit?
Banks, NBFCs, payment system operators and other RBI-regulated entities, as applicable under RBI directions.
How often is an IS audit required?
Typically annually, with frequency and scope driven by the entity's risk profile and applicable directions.
Can you audit cloud and outsourced services too?
Yes. RBI expects regulated entities to manage risks from outsourcing and cloud services, so these are within scope.
Do you help close audit observations?
Yes. We provide a management action plan and can support remediation and a follow-up review to confirm closure.
Is cybersecurity covered in the IS audit?
Yes. Cybersecurity controls, VAPT, incident management and security operations are core areas of the audit.
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