DL SAR Compliance Audit

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Threatsys’s Proven Methodology for DL SAR Audits: Meet RBI’s Data Localization Standards with Confidence

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  Scope Drafting and SOW Finalization 

  Threatsys begins each audit by defining the DL SAR (Data Localization System Audit Report) scope of work based on your organization’s regulatory classification. Our team meticulously analyzes applicable RBI guidelines and compliance frameworks to ensure the scope aligns with mandatory expectations. This step identifies all relevant systems, branches, data environments, applications, and platforms that will be evaluated during the DL SAR IT audit. This also includes third-party dependencies, cloud infrastructure, and cross-border data flow checkpoints where applicable.

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  Creating the DL SAR Audit Roadmap and Plan

  Once the scope is agreed upon, our experts design a comprehensive audit roadmap that outlines all phases, timelines, and deliverables for the DL SAR audit. This roadmap is closely aligned with data localization mandates and incorporates both technical and policy-level assessments. Key components such as IT governance, data storage locations, encryption policies, access control, and data transfer protocols are prioritized for detailed evaluation. The roadmap also includes stakeholder responsibilities and escalation matrices to ensure smooth audit execution.

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  Finalizing the DL SAR GAP Assessment and Audit

  Threatsys conducts a detailed DL SAR GAP assessment by comparing your current data management practices with RBI SAR and data localization standards. We hold department-wise meetings to uncover gaps in infrastructure, outdated security controls, non-compliant data transfer mechanisms, and policy weaknesses. These findings help define a clear remediation path to ensure full DL SAR readiness. Our GAP assessment also helps in pre-validating compliance before formal submission or attestation processes.

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  DL SAR System Audit and Cybersecurity Review

  During the system audit phase, Threatsys performs a deep-dive cybersecurity and compliance review of IT policies, access management, data classification, and network configurations. Using a DL SAR-specific checklist, we assess how data is stored, accessed, and processed across your organization. The audit focuses on identifying any data localization violations, cloud risks, or non-conformance to RBI SAR standards. Practical, prioritized recommendations are provided for each identified risk, ensuring that you meet both regulatory and operational security benchmarks.

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  Cybersecurity Remediation and Compliance Support

  Many organizations require continued support following a DL SAR audit to effectively close security gaps. Threatsys provides extended compliance services including vulnerability assessments, VAPT (Web & Mobile), endpoint security hardening, cloud compliance, SIEM/SOC implementation, and policy redesign to align with DL SAR objectives. Our remediation guidance ensures your data handling systems are fortified for ongoing compliance and security resilience.

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  DL SAR Audit Reports and Attestation 

  At the end of the engagement, Threatsys delivers a comprehensive DL SAR Audit Report. This includes a summary of all critical, high, medium, and low-level findings, along with compliance gaps and tailored recommendations. Supporting documentation such as department-wise observations, risk heatmaps, configuration screenshots, and audit checklists are appended. Our audit reports are structured to meet all documentation standards set under RBI SAR, and are suitable for internal governance as well as submission to regulatory authorities.