Design Before Testing. Architecture Before Assurance.
The most dangerous governance programmes are those that test without thinking, audit without understanding, and report without advising. Zorixx architects governance frameworks and security postures that align with your business goals before a single control is tested — ensuring scalability and intent.
OUR CONSULTING & ADVISORY SERVICES
Gap Assessments & Readiness Reviews
Before you can improve, you need an honest picture of where you are. Our gap assessments provide a current-state versus target-state maturity analysis across any governance or cybersecurity framework.
- ISO 27001/ISMS gap assessment — identify what you need to implement for certification
- SEBI CSCRF readiness review — maturity assessment across 5 CSCRF domains
- RBI cybersecurity framework gap analysis
- IRDAI ICS readiness assessment
- DPDPA readiness review (also see Data Privacy page)
- NIST CSF gap assessment
- SOC 2 readiness review
- Custom framework gap assessment — any applicable standard or regulation
Regulatory Advisory
Navigating India’s regulatory landscape requires deep understanding of not just what the circular says — but what the regulator intends. Zorixx’s regulatory advisory combines firsthand audit experience with regulatory intelligence.
- SEBI compliance advisory — circular interpretation, system audit preparation
- RBI compliance advisory — IS audit preparation, cybersecurity framework implementation
- IRDAI advisory — ICS audit preparation, ISNP approval process support
- MCA advisory — Rule 11(g) audit trail compliance preparation
- CERT-In advisory — mandatory direction compliance implementation
- Multi-regulator coordination — for entities regulated by multiple regulators (e.g., BFSI entities under both RBI and SEBI)
Cybersecurity & InfoSec Consulting
- Information security strategy development — 3-year cybersecurity roadmap
- CISO advisory — interim CISO services, CISO coaching
- Security operations centre (SOC) design — build, operate, transfer models
- Security architecture review and design
- Identity and access management (IAM) strategy and implementation advisory
Framework Design & Implementation
- ISO 27001 / ISMS implementation — gap assessment to certification readiness
- COSO framework implementation — for financial reporting controls
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework implementation
- ISO 22301 (Business Continuity) implementation advisory
- AI governance framework design (see AI-GRA service page)
- Third-party risk management (TPRM) framework design
Risk Control Matrix (RCM) Creation
A well-designed Risk Control Matrix is the foundation of any effective audit and compliance programme. Zorixx RCMs are built to be tested, not filed.
- Process-level risk identification and documentation
- Control design — preventive, detective, corrective controls for each risk
- Control ownership assignment
- Testing approach definition — sample size, frequency, evidence requirements
- Integration with internal audit plan
- Regulatory alignment mapping — linking controls to specific regulatory requirements
Policy, SOP & Governance Framework Development
- Information Security Policy and sub-policies (20+ policy documents)
- IT governance policies — Change Management, Access Management, Incident Response
- Cybersecurity SOP library — step-by-step operational procedures
- Data privacy policies — privacy notice, data retention policy, breach response procedure
- Business continuity plan (BCP) and disaster recovery plan (DRP)
- Board-level governance charters — Audit Committee, Risk Committee, IT Steering Committee