Cybersecurity & DPDPA
Cybersecurity audits and DPDPA compliance consulting
Practical help for businesses in Calicut and across Kerala who want to understand their security position and prepare for India’s data protection requirements.
Service area 1
Cybersecurity audits
A cybersecurity audit in Calicut or elsewhere in Kerala should leave you with clarity: what is working, what is exposed, and what to do first. Our audits are structured reviews carried out with you, followed by recommendations you can act on.
Infrastructure security posture reviews
A structured look at how well your servers, network and supporting systems are protected overall.
Network and firewall configuration reviews
Review of firewall rules, network design and segmentation against what the business needs.
Identity and access control reviews
Who has access to what, how accounts are managed, and how access is removed when roles change.
Endpoint security assessments
How laptops, desktops and mobile devices are protected and managed.
Backup and recovery security reviews
Whether backups are protected, separate from main systems and realistically restorable.
Security policy and process gap assessments
Comparing documented and actual practices to identify gaps in everyday operations.
Prioritised findings and remediation roadmaps
Findings explained in plain language and ordered by importance, with practical improvement steps.
How an engagement works
Define Scope
We agree what will be reviewed, what matters most and how information will be handled.
Assess
We review the agreed areas, including configurations, access controls and operational practices.
Explain Findings
We walk you through what we found, in plain language.
Prioritise Improvements
We give you an ordered roadmap, so you know what to address first.
Flat network or segmented network?
Select any device in the diagram to make it the starting device and see what it can reach.
An educational illustration only, using example devices and example rules. It is not a live view of any network, and real segmentation depends on each organisation’s systems.
Service area 2
DPDPA compliance consulting
We support readiness and implementation planning relating to India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDPA) and the applicable rules and requirements. DPDPA compliance consulting from Synapse Consultants helps you understand your personal data, find gaps and plan practical improvements.
Personal data discovery and mapping
Finding out what personal data you hold, where it comes from, where it is stored and who sees it.
Readiness and gap assessments
Comparing current practices with what the Act and applicable rules may expect of your organisation.
Data handling and governance practices
Clear responsibilities, purposes and everyday rules for handling personal data.
Review of notice and consent processes
Where applicable, reviewing how people are informed about, and agree to, the use of their data.
Retention and deletion planning
Deciding how long different data is kept and how it is removed when no longer needed.
Processes for handling data principal requests
Practical steps for receiving, verifying and responding to requests from individuals about their data.
Vendor and processor review considerations
Understanding which suppliers handle personal data for you and what to ask of them.
Incident and breach response planning
Preparing who does what, and how decisions are made, if personal data is put at risk.
Staff awareness and documentation support
Helping your people understand their role, and supporting the records your organisation may need.
Select a stage to see what typically happens and which questions are worth asking.
What happens
Personal data enters the organisation through enquiry forms, onboarding, applications, calls, cameras and other routes.
Questions to consider
- What personal data do we collect, and for what purpose?
- Do we collect only what we actually need?
- Are people told clearly, at the point of collection?
How we can help
Mapping your collection points and reviewing notice and consent processes where applicable.
What happens
Data is used to deliver services, communicate with customers, process payments or manage staff.
Questions to consider
- Is each use tied to a clear purpose?
- Who in the organisation can see this data?
- Are new uses reviewed before they begin?
How we can help
Documenting purposes and supporting practical data handling and governance practices.
What happens
Data is held in databases, shared drives, email, laptops, phones, cloud services and sometimes on paper.
Questions to consider
- Where does this data actually live?
- Who can access it, and how is it protected?
- Which copies and backups exist?
How we can help
Personal data discovery and mapping, alongside infrastructure and security reviews.
What happens
Data may be shared with suppliers, processors, group companies or others where there is a need or a requirement.
Questions to consider
- Which vendors handle data on our behalf?
- What do our agreements and processes say?
- How would we find out if something went wrong at a vendor?
How we can help
Vendor and processor review considerations, and incident and breach response planning.
What happens
Data is kept for as long as it is needed for its purpose or for other applicable requirements.
Questions to consider
- How long do we keep each type of data, and who decides?
- Do old records and backups get considered?
- Where do other requirements apply?
How we can help
Retention planning. For legal retention requirements we recommend involving your legal advisers.
What happens
Data is deleted or otherwise dealt with once it is no longer needed, or when a valid request is received.
Questions to consider
- Can we find all copies of a person’s data?
- What is the process for a data principal request?
- Who confirms that deletion is complete?
How we can help
Deletion planning and processes for handling data principal requests.
A general educational overview. Your obligations at each stage depend on your organisation and on the requirements that apply to it.
FAQ
Common questions
What is included in the scope of an engagement?
Scope is agreed with you before work begins and depends on your environment, your systems and your objectives. It might cover your overall infrastructure security, specific areas such as network, access, endpoints or backups, DPDPA readiness, or a combination.
How should we prepare?
Think about which systems, locations and types of data matter most, and who can answer questions about them. Existing documents such as network diagrams, policies or inventories are useful if you have them. Please do not send passwords or confidential system details through this website; we will agree on appropriate ways to share information when we discuss your requirements.
What will we receive at the end?
For a cybersecurity audit, findings explained in plain language, prioritised improvements and a remediation roadmap. For DPDPA consulting, a view of readiness gaps and a practical implementation plan. The exact outputs are agreed during scoping.
Can you guarantee DPDPA compliance?
No. We support readiness and implementation planning. We cannot guarantee compliance, provide legal certification or eliminate risk. Where legal interpretation is needed, we recommend involving qualified legal counsel.
How do we get started?
Call us on +91 8089778388 or send an enquiry through the Contact Us page. We will discuss what you need and suggest sensible next steps.
Ready to talk about security or compliance?
Tell us what you would like to review or prepare for. We will explain how we would approach it.