IRDAI ISNP

IRDAI ISNP Security Audit

  • Secure your platform: Test web and mobile channels.
  • Protect policyholder data: Review data handling controls.
  • Improve readiness: Build evidence for IRDAI review.

Who Requires an IRDAI ISNP Security Audit?

ISNP requirements apply to insurers and permitted intermediaries selling or servicing insurance through their own online platforms.

Life Insurers

Life Insurers

General Insurers

General Insurers

Health Insurers

Health Insurers

Insurance Brokers with ISNP

Insurance Brokers with ISNP

Corporate Agents with ISNP

Corporate Agents with ISNP

Entities Registering a New ISNP

Entities Registering a New ISNP

Our IRDAI ISNP Security Audit Approach

A structured audit of your ISNP platform, infrastructure and policyholder data controls.

Business Understanding

Business Understanding

Review payment operations, transaction flows, entity type, and regulatory context.

Requirement Mapping

Requirement Mapping

Map applicable RBI directions, circulars, and control requirements.

Scope Finalization

Scope Finalization

Confirm in-scope systems, applications, integrations, and third parties.

Application Security Testing

Application Security Testing

Assess networks, endpoints, cloud environments, and supporting controls.

Infrastructure Review

Infrastructure Review

Review APIs, transaction flows, encryption, fraud controls, and integrations.

Data Protection Review

Data Protection Review

Assess IAM, privileged access, authentication, and third-party access.

Monitoring & Incident Readiness

Monitoring & Incident Readiness

Review logging, SOC visibility, incident response, and reporting readiness.

Reporting & Remediation

Reporting & Remediation

Deliver prioritized findings and regulation-mapped remediation roadmap.

Deliverables You Can Expect

Audit outputs for your compliance team, board and IRDAI file.

ISNP Security Audit Report

ISNP Security Audit Report

Findings across platform, infrastructure and data controls

Vulnerability Findings & Evidence

Vulnerability Findings & Evidence

Tested weaknesses rated by severity with evidence

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

Board-level view of ISNP security posture

Benefits of IRDAI ISNP Security Audits

Safer Online Sales

Web and app weaknesses found before attackers do

Policyholder Data Protection

Data handling gaps identified and prioritized

Reduced Regulatory Risk

Gaps closed before IRDAI reviews them

Launch Readiness

Security checked before new ISNP go-live

Board-Ready Reporting

Clear view of platform security for leadership

Customer Trust

Independent evidence of secure online channels

Why Insurers Choose QRC

IRDAI-focused expertise. Application security depth. Actionable, audit-ready outcomes.

IRDAI ISNP Expertise

Audits aligned to IRDAI's ISNP and information security requirements.

Governance + Technical Depth

Combined review of governance, security controls, infrastructure and operational practices.

CERT-In Empanelled Auditor

QRC Assurance and Solutions is listed by CERT-In as an empanelled information security auditing organization.

Integrated Compliance Capability

Experience across IRDAI, DPDP, PCI DSS and ISO 27001 requirements.

Supporting Services

Services that complement your ISNP audit across application testing and insurance compliance.

Web Application Security (WAPT)

Tests ISNP websites and portals for exploitable weaknesses.

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Mobile Application Security

Tests ISNP mobile apps for security weaknesses.

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API Security

Tests APIs connecting ISNP to core insurance and payment systems.

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Secure Code Review

Reviews ISNP application code for security flaws.

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IRDAI Cybersecurity Audit

Audit against IRDAI's information and cyber security guidelines.

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DPDP Compliance Assessment

Assesses policyholder data obligations under India's DPDP Act.

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Case Studies

Real-World ISNP Security Audit Outcomes

How insurers and intermediaries have used QRC audits to secure their ISNP platforms.

PCI Case Studies

ISNP Security Resource Center

Practical resources to help insurers understand ISNP security requirements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

An Insurance Self-Network Platform is an electronic platform, such as a website or mobile app, set up by an insurer or permitted intermediary with IRDAI's permission to sell and service insurance online.

Insurers and intermediaries operating an ISNP, and entities preparing to register one, as required under IRDAI's ISNP requirements and their own security policies.

Web and mobile application security, APIs, hosting infrastructure, policyholder data protection, and monitoring and incident response for the platform.

No. The ISNP audit focuses on your online insurance platform. The IRDAI cyber security audit covers your wider organization against IRDAI's information and cyber security guidelines.

QRC is a CERT-In empanelled auditor. The auditor qualifications IRDAI requires for your ISNP are confirmed during scoping.

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 Secure Your ISNP Platform?

Define your scope, identify priority gaps and prepare for IRDAI review.