Who Requires an IRDAI Cyber Security Audit?
IRDAI's Information and Cyber Security Guidelines apply to insurers and other regulated entities within their scope.
Life Insurers
General Insurers
Standalone Health Insurers
Reinsurers
Insurance Intermediaries in Scope
Insurers Preparing for IRDAI Review
Our IRDAI Cyber Security Audit Approach
A structured, guideline-mapped audit covering governance, security controls and resilience.
Deliverables You Can Expect
Guideline-mapped outputs for your board, risk committee and IRDAI file.
IRDAI Cyber Security Audit Report
Findings mapped to IRDAI's information and cyber security guidelines
VAPT Findings Report
Technical vulnerabilities rated by severity with evidence
Executive Compliance Summary
Board-level view of cyber security posture
Benefits of IRDAI Cyber Security Audits
Improved Regulatory Readiness
Gaps closed before IRDAI reviews surface them
Reduced Cyber Risk
Priority weaknesses identified and tracked
Stronger Governance
Clear board and committee oversight of cyber risk
Policyholder Data Protection
Data handling gaps found and prioritized
Vendor Visibility
Third-party and outsourcing risks made clear
Stakeholder Trust
Independent evidence of sound cyber controls
Why Insurers Choose QRC
IRDAI-focused expertise. Security testing depth. Actionable, audit-ready outcomes.
Audits aligned to IRDAI's Information and Cyber Security Guidelines, 2023.
Combined review of governance, security controls, infrastructure and operational practices.
QRC Assurance and Solutions is listed by CERT-In as an empanelled information security auditing organization.
Experience across IRDAI, DPDP, ISO 27001 and PCI DSS requirements.
Supporting Services
Services that complement your IRDAI audit across testing, monitoring and data protection.
Vulnerability Assessment
Identifies vulnerabilities across insurance systems and infrastructure.
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24×7 Managed SOC Services
Continuous monitoring to support detection and incident reporting.
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DPDP Compliance Assessment
Assesses policyholder data obligations under India's DPDP Act.
Learn MoreReal-World IRDAI Cyber Security Outcomes
How insurers have used QRC audits to strengthen cyber security and regulatory readiness.
IRDAI Cyber Security Resource Center
Practical resources to help insurers understand IRDAI's cyber security expectations.
IRDAI Issues Revised Information and Cyber Security Guidelines’23
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Frequently Asked Questions
They are IRDAI's 2023 guidelines setting information and cyber security requirements for insurers and other regulated entities, covering governance, controls, incident response and assurance.
Insurers regulated by IRDAI, and other regulated entities where the guidelines apply to them. The audit confirms your scope.
The guidelines include periodic audit and assurance expectations, including VAPT. The frequency that applies to your entity is confirmed during scoping.
Governance, security controls, VAPT, incident reporting, third-party risk and data protection, mapped to the guidelines.
No. This audit covers your wider organization. An ISNP security audit focuses on your online insurance platform.
Timing depends on the entities, systems and locations in scope and how readily evidence is available. QRC confirms a realistic timeline after the scoping call.
Ready to Strengthen Your Cyber Security Posture?
Define your scope, identify priority gaps and prepare for IRDAI review.