Author
Mr.Sachin Shirish
Sachin Shirish is a Director at SecureRoot Risk Advisory LLP, where he leads the firm's compliance and offensive-security practice. A Certified Ethical Hacker and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, he scopes and oversees ISO 27001, SOC 2 and DPDP Act programmes and the manual VAPT engagements that test them.
Credentials
- CEH
- ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
- Director
- SecureRoot Risk Advisory LLP
Articles by Sachin Shirish
Guidance written up from the engagements this author scopes and delivers.
9 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Act Consultant in Noida: What They Do and What Compliance Costs
DPDP Act Consultant in Noida: What They Do and What Compliance Costs The Digital Personal Data Protection Rules were notified on 13 November 2025. Consent Manager registration opens in November 2026. Penalties become enforceable on 13 May 2027. That is the real clock, and it is shorter than it looks once you count backwards through […]
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
PCI DSS Compliance Checklist: The 12 Requirements Made Simple
If you touch payment card data, a pci dss compliance checklist turns a dense standard into a clear, workable plan. It shows exactly what to fix, in what order, before an assessor or acquiring bank asks.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
ISO 27001 Certification Cost in India: 2026 Pricing Guide
Ask for an ISO 27001 quote and the range can be startling. iso 27001 certification cost in India depends on your size, scope, maturity and chosen certification body – so understanding the drivers helps you scope sensibly rather than overpay.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
SOC 2 Consultants: What They Do and How to Choose One
A SOC 2 report has a hundred moving parts, and most engineering teams have never built one. soc 2 consultants bridge that gap – turning the AICPA Trust Services Criteria into controls, evidence and an audit your team can actually pass.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
SOC 2 Certification Cost in India: 2026 Pricing Breakdown
Ask three providers for SOC 2 pricing and you will get three very different numbers. soc 2 certification cost in india depends on scope, report type and how mature your controls already are – not a single fixed rate.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
ISO 27001 vs SOC 2: Which Framework Do You Need?
If buyers are asking for security proof, you have probably hit the iso 27001 vs soc 2 question. Both show you protect data, but they differ in format, audience and how they are assessed – and the right choice depends on who is asking.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
Data Protection Officer Services in India: Do You Need a DPO?
The DPDP Act, 2023 expects many businesses to appoint a Data Protection Officer, but hiring a full-time expert is costly and slow. Data protection officer services in india give you that expertise on demand, without the headcount.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Compliance Audit in India: Process, Checklist & Cost
A policy on paper means nothing until someone tests it. A dpdp compliance audit in india independently verifies that your controls actually meet the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 – not just that they exist on a slide.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
Benefits of a Virtual CISO: Security Leadership on Demand
Every business needs security leadership, but few can justify a full-time chief information security officer. That gap is exactly why the benefits of a virtual CISO have made vCISO services one of the fastest-growing options in security.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
Consent Management Under India’s DPDP Act: A Practical Guide
Consent is the backbone of India’s data law, and getting it wrong invalidates everything built on top. dpdp consent management in india is how businesses capture, record and honour user consent exactly as the DPDP Act, 2023 demands.
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21 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
SOC 2 Services in India: The Complete Guide to Audit, Readiness and Type 2
Enterprise buyers ask for a SOC 2 report before they sign. This guide covers what SOC 2 services in India include, how the audit works, what a readiness assessment finds, how the Type 2 observation window runs, and how a startup gets there without enterprise overhead.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Gap Analysis in India: Find Your Compliance Gaps Fast
Before you spend on tools or consultants, find out where you actually stand. A dpdp gap analysis in india measures your current controls against the DPDP Act, 2023 and shows exactly what is missing.
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8 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Act Compliance Checklist: 12 Steps After the 2025 Rules
The Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 is dense, but compliance becomes manageable when you break it into steps. A clear dpdp act compliance checklist turns the law into actions your team can tick off, system by system.
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9 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Consultants in India: What They Do, Cost & How to Choose
DPDP Consultants in India: What They Do, Cost & How to Choose Why Indian Businesses Hire DPDP Consultants in India Since the DPDP Rules took effect, DPDP consultants in India have become the practical bridge between a dense new law and a working compliance system. They translate the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 into […]
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13 min readBy Sachin Shirish, Director
DPDP Services in India: The Complete Compliance Guide (Tools, Steps and Partners)
Every business handling Indian personal data now faces defined timelines for consent, breach reporting and governance under the DPDP Act. This guide covers what DPDP services include, the tools and steps that make compliance provable, who is in scope, what it costs and how to choose the right partner.
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