HomeServices — GRC Consulting
GRC consulting

Governance, risk, and compliance for enterprise security programmes

Governance framework design, risk management, compliance readiness, and audit preparation — delivered as structured consulting engagements or ongoing GRC programme management. For organisations building or maturing their information security governance to meet regulatory requirements and board-level accountability standards.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022 CERT-In compliance BNM RMiT India & Malaysia delivery
ISO ISO 27001 CERTIFIED CERT CERT-In COMPLIANT RBI RBI DPAS IN PROGRESS BNM BNM RMiT COMPLIANT PDPA PDPA IN PROGRESS NIST NIST CSF COMPLIANT CAVEO GRC Framework mapping
Frameworks
8+
Compliant
4 / 6
In progress
2 / 6
Coverage
End-to-end
ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified
CERT-In compliance advisory
BNM RMiT and PDPA
Audit preparation
India & Malaysia delivery
Operating since 2012
The case for GRC consulting

Why organisations engage GRC consulting

Governance, risk, and compliance are not documentation exercises — they are the structural foundation of a defensible security programme. The challenges that drive GRC consulting engagements are consistent across regulated sectors.

Regulatory obligations are multiplying and tightening

Organisations operating in BFSI, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure face an expanding set of regulatory obligations — CERT-In, RBI DPAS, SEBI, BNM RMiT, PDPA, and the Cybersecurity Act 2024. Meeting these simultaneously requires a structured, framework-mapped approach.

Risk management without structure creates blind spots

Ad hoc risk assessments, undocumented treatment decisions, and informal controls produce compliance artefacts rather than genuine risk reduction. Board and audit committee expectations now require a documented, repeatable risk management process with clear ownership.

Audit readiness requires ongoing programme management

ISO 27001 certification, regulatory audits, and customer security assessments require evidence of continuous operation — not a last-minute documentation effort. Organisations without a running GRC programme consistently struggle with audit cycles.

What we deliver

Caveo GRC consulting service capabilities

Structured GRC engagements covering governance design, risk management, policy development, compliance readiness, and ongoing programme management.

Security governance framework design

Information security governance structure design — roles, responsibilities, committee charters, reporting lines, and decision authority. Aligned to ISO 27001, NIST CSF, or regulatory frameworks relevant to your sector and jurisdiction.

Risk assessment and treatment

Structured information security risk assessments using recognised methodologies. Risk identification, likelihood and impact analysis, risk treatment planning, and risk register management. Risk appetite definition in line with board direction and regulatory expectations.

Policy and procedure development

End-to-end security policy suite development — information security policy, acceptable use, access control, incident response, business continuity, and data classification. Policies written for operationalisation, not shelf storage.

Compliance readiness and gap assessment

Gap assessment against target frameworks — ISO 27001, CERT-In, RBI DPAS, SEBI, BNM RMiT, PDPA, SOC 2, NIST CSF. Prioritised remediation roadmap with effort and risk weighting. Readiness tracking through to certification or regulatory submission.

Audit preparation and support

Pre-audit readiness reviews, evidence pack preparation, control testing, and liaison with certification bodies and regulatory auditors. Post-audit finding remediation planning and tracking. ISO 27001 Stage 1 and Stage 2 audit support.

Ongoing GRC programme management

GRC as a continuous managed service — monthly risk register reviews, quarterly control assessments, annual framework gap analysis, policy review cycles, and regulatory horizon scanning. Caveo acts as your embedded GRC function or supplements your in-house team.

Frameworks and regulations

Compliance frameworks Caveo works with

Caveo's GRC consulting covers the primary frameworks and regulations applicable to enterprise, BFSI, healthcare, and government organisations across India and Malaysia.

ISO

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Information security management system design, implementation, internal audit, and certification readiness. Caveo is ISO 27001:2022 certified.

CERT-In

CERT-In Directions 2022

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team compliance — incident reporting obligations, log retention, VPN/virtual asset provider requirements.

RBI

RBI DPAS / Master Direction

Reserve Bank of India Digital Payment Security Controls and IT Risk and Cyber Security Framework — applicable to banks and regulated financial entities.

SEBI

SEBI Cybersecurity Circular

Securities and Exchange Board of India cybersecurity and cyber resilience framework — applicable to market intermediaries, stock exchanges, and depositories.

BNM

BNM RMiT

Bank Negara Malaysia Risk Management in Technology Policy — applicable to licensed financial institutions operating in Malaysia. Caveo's Malaysia entity has direct regulatory familiarity.

PDPA

Malaysia PDPA 2010

Personal Data Protection Act 2010 — data processing principles, consent, security controls, and data subject rights applicable to organisations processing personal data in Malaysia.

NIST

NIST CSF 2.0

NIST Cybersecurity Framework — identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover. Used as an enterprise security programme structure and for US-linked supply chain requirements.

SOC 2

SOC 2 Type II

System and Organisation Controls readiness — applicable to technology and SaaS companies requiring security assurance for enterprise customers and US market access.

ISO 9001

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management system design and certification readiness. Often pursued alongside ISO 27001 for enterprise supplier qualification and government procurement requirements.

How it works

The Caveo GRC consulting engagement model

01

Current state assessment

We assess your current governance posture, existing policies, risk management processes, and compliance obligations. This produces a gap analysis against your target framework with a prioritised remediation roadmap.

02

Framework and controls design

Governance structure, risk management methodology, and control framework design — tailored to your organisation's size, sector, risk appetite, and regulatory obligations. Policies and procedures are written for operationalisation.

03

Implementation and evidence

Control implementation support, evidence collection, internal audit preparation, and pre-certification readiness assessment. We work alongside your team to build the artefact base required for certification or regulatory submission.

04

Ongoing programme management

Post-certification, GRC programme management continues — monthly risk reviews, quarterly control assessments, annual surveillance audit support, and regulatory update monitoring. Your security governance stays current, not static.

Business outcomes

What GRC consulting delivers

Certification and regulatory compliance

ISO 27001 certification, CERT-In compliance, RBI/SEBI/BNM regulatory alignment — achieved through a structured, evidence-based engagement rather than a last-minute documentation effort.

A defensible security governance posture

Documented governance structure, risk register, policy suite, and control evidence that holds up to regulatory scrutiny, customer security assessments, and board-level accountability requirements.

Faster enterprise sales cycles

ISO 27001 certification and documented security governance directly accelerate enterprise procurement — reducing the time and effort spent on customer security questionnaires, vendor assessments, and contract security reviews.

Board-ready security reporting

A GRC programme produces the metrics, risk summaries, and control status reporting that board and audit committees need — converting technical security activity into business-language risk communication.

Reduced exposure from unmanaged risk

A structured risk management process surfaces and treats risks that informal security programmes miss — reducing the likelihood and potential impact of incidents driven by unidentified or poorly treated risk.

Multi-framework coverage from a single engagement

Caveo's GRC engagements are structured to produce artefacts that satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously — ISO 27001, CERT-In, and NIST CSF share significant control overlap that a well-designed programme exploits.

Who this is for

Industries and organisations we serve

Caveo's GRC consulting is designed for regulated organisations where compliance obligations are formal, audit scrutiny is real, and governance failures carry material consequences.

Banking and financial services

Banks, NBFCs, payment processors, and fintech requiring RBI DPAS, SEBI, BNM RMiT, and ISO 27001 compliance across India and Malaysia.

Enterprise and mid-market

Organisations pursuing ISO 27001 certification for supply chain qualification, enterprise customer requirements, or internal governance maturity.

Government and PSU

Government departments and PSUs with CERT-In compliance obligations and procurement requirements for information security certification.

Healthcare

Hospitals and healthcare organisations managing patient data under PDPA and health sector regulatory requirements.

Manufacturing and industrial

Manufacturers with supply chain security requirements, enterprise customer security assessments, and export-market compliance needs.

Technology and SaaS

Software companies and SaaS providers pursuing ISO 27001 or SOC 2 for enterprise sales, US market access, or investor due diligence.

Critical infrastructure

Energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure operators with regulatory obligations under CERT-In and sector-specific security directives.

Discuss your compliance obligations with a Caveo GRC consultant Request a consultation
Why Caveo

What makes Caveo's GRC consulting different

ISO 27001:2022 certified — we have done what we consult on

Caveo Infosystems India Pvt Ltd is ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified. Our GRC consultants have built and operated an ISMS to this standard — not just advised on it. This operational experience changes the quality of implementation guidance we provide.

India and Malaysia regulatory depth

Caveo's India entity has direct familiarity with CERT-In, RBI, and SEBI frameworks. Our Malaysia entity operates under BNM RMiT and PDPA regulatory obligations. This dual-jurisdiction depth is directly applicable to organisations operating across both markets.

GRC integrated with security operations

Caveo's GRC consulting does not exist in isolation — it is integrated with our managed SOC, VAPT, and vCISO services. GRC findings feed into operational controls; operational monitoring produces the evidence that GRC programmes require. The two reinforce each other.

Policies built for operation, not shelf storage

Caveo writes policies and procedures that are designed to be followed, not filed. Our policy development approach is grounded in operational reality — what your team can actually implement and sustain, not aspirational documentation that creates audit risk when evidence of non-compliance surfaces.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about GRC consulting

What does GRC consulting include?

GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) consulting covers the design, implementation, and ongoing management of an organisation's information security governance framework — including security governance structure, risk management methodology, policy and procedure development, compliance gap assessment, audit preparation, and ongoing programme management. Caveo delivers GRC consulting across India and Malaysia, covering frameworks including ISO 27001, CERT-In, RBI DPAS, SEBI, BNM RMiT, PDPA, NIST CSF, and SOC 2.

How long does an ISO 27001 certification engagement typically take?

The timeline for ISO 27001 certification depends on the current state of your security programme, the size and complexity of your organisation, and the scope of the ISMS. For organisations starting from a low baseline, 915 months is a realistic timeline to Stage 2 certification. For organisations with existing policies and some controls in place, 69 months is more typical. Caveo conducts an initial gap assessment that produces a realistic timeline estimate based on your specific starting point.

What is the difference between a GRC assessment and a security audit?

A GRC assessment evaluates the maturity of your governance structures, risk management processes, and compliance posture against a target framework — it is consultative and produces a roadmap. A security audit is a formal, independent evaluation that produces an opinion or certification. Caveo provides GRC assessments and audit preparation; the formal audit is conducted by an accredited certification body. Caveo supports you through the audit process and can coordinate with the certification body on your behalf.

Can Caveo support compliance with multiple frameworks simultaneously?

Yes. Caveo's GRC engagements are structured to produce artefacts that satisfy multiple frameworks simultaneously where control overlap exists. ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and CERT-In share significant control areas — a well-structured programme addressing one addresses significant portions of the others. The gap assessment phase maps your current controls against all target frameworks and identifies the most efficient path to multi-framework compliance.

Does Caveo provide ongoing GRC support after initial certification?

Yes. Caveo offers ongoing GRC programme management as a continuous service — covering monthly risk register reviews, quarterly control assessments, annual surveillance audit support, policy review cycles, and regulatory update monitoring. Many clients engage Caveo for the initial certification engagement and then continue on a retainer basis for ongoing programme management, particularly where they lack dedicated in-house GRC resources.

What Malaysian regulations does Caveo have experience with?

Caveo Infosystems Sdn. Bhd. operates in Malaysia under BNM RMiT and PDPA obligations. Our Malaysia team has direct operational familiarity with Bank Negara Malaysia's Risk Management in Technology Policy, the Personal Data Protection Act 2010, and the Cybersecurity Act 2024. This regulatory familiarity is directly applicable to financial institutions, government-linked companies, and regulated entities operating in Malaysia.

Next step

Start with a GRC gap assessment

The right starting point for any GRC engagement is a clear picture of where you are today — your existing governance, policies, controls, and compliance obligations — before designing the programme that closes the gaps.