India’s New Cybersecurity Law: Are You Compliant or At Risk?

As India races toward becoming a $1 trillion digital economy, the government is tightening its grip on cybersecurity and data protection.

With rising cybercrime, ransomware attacks, and digital fraud, the new cybersecurity laws introduced by the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) are designed to create a safer digital environment.

But here's the catch non-compliance could cost you big, both in penalties and reputation.

If you’re a business owner, IT manager, or CXO, this is your wake-up call.

What’s Changed in the New Cybersecurity Law?

• Data Reporting Timeframes: Companies now have strict 6-hour breach reporting rules. 
• KYC and VPN Mandates: Service providers must store customer data for at least 5 years. 
• Cloud & Infra Security: Third-party platforms must comply with the security checklist. 
• SOC & Log Retention: All systems must log activities and keep logs safe for 180 days. 
• Director Liability: Non-compliance can lead to penalties or legal consequences for business heads.

Key Highlights of the New Cyber Law in India

Breach Reporting Within 6 Hours

Any cybersecurity incident whether small or major must be reported to CERT-In within six hours of discovery.

Mandatory Data Retention

Service providers (like cloud, VPNs, data centers) must store logs of customer data for at least 5 years. This includes names, IPs, emails, and transaction history.

Infrastructure-Wide Compliance

Whether you use in-house servers or third-party cloud services, everyone in the digital supply chain must now follow India’s security framework.

SOC Logging & Retention

Organizations must store logs securely and ensure visibility for at least 180 days. Failure to maintain records = non-compliance.

Executive Accountability

The law makes it clear top management can be held liable if the company fails to meet compliance.

Why This Matters for Your Business:

In 2025, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT function it's a boardroom conversation.

Whether you're a growing SaaS company, a fintech startup, or an e-commerce brand if you operate online in India, you are legally bound by these rules.

Ignorance won't protect you. But preparedness will.

What You Should Do Right Now:

• Audit your existing cybersecurity framework
• Update your data logging and incident response protocols
• Review vendor compliance if you use third-party services
• Train your team on CERT-In reporting guidelines

Are you 100% confident your organization is compliant with the new cybersecurity regulations?

If not, don’t wait until a breach forces your hand. Let our experts help you stay protected and compliant.

Book a FREE 30-minute cybersecurity compliance assessment with Lumiverse Solutions.

Stay secure. Stay compliant. Stay ahead.

Dive Deeper:

We’ve broken down the entire law and its impact on your business in our detailed blog post. It includes a step-by-step checklist and expert insights from the Lumiverse Solutions security team.

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