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CERT-In Empanelled — Since 2008 — among India's earliest empanelled auditors

Under Ransomware Attack? We Handle Everything.

One call activates a full-spectrum ransomware response team: containment, CERT-In 6-hour notification, decryption assessment, data recovery, and post-incident hardening. Near 24/7 availability. One team from crisis to closure.

6,700+
Assessments
700+
Clients
150+
Team
2006
Founded

Trusted by India's leading enterprises

ICICI Bank
NPCI
HDFC
Mahindra
Aditya Birla
PhonePe
Pernod Ricard
Swiggy
Asian Paints
Yes Bank
Tata Play
Larsen & Toubro
Voltas
DHL Express
Etihad Airways
Amazon Pay
Go Digit
Pharmeasy
BillDesk
Jubilant Foods
UltraTech
Titan
Infosys
Capgemini
Groww
Sephora
STEP 01

Call Us — Immediate Triage

Reach our emergency line. Within minutes, a senior incident responder assesses your situation, initiates containment guidance, and mobilizes the full response team.

STEP 02

Contain, Investigate, Recover

We contain the ransomware spread, assess decryption viability, begin forensic investigation, file your CERT-In 6-hour notification, and start data restoration in parallel.

STEP 03

Harden and Monitor

Post-recovery, we validate your environment with B-52 security assessments, deploy ShadowMap for dark web monitoring of leaked data, and deliver a full forensic report with hardening recommendations.

What Is Ransomware Response?

Ransomware response is the structured process of containing an active ransomware attack, investigating the breach, recovering encrypted or compromised data, and restoring normal business operations. It includes forensic analysis to determine the attack vector, negotiation assessment where applicable, regulatory notification management, and post-incident hardening to prevent recurrence.

Full-Lifecycle Ransomware Response Capabilities

Not just containment. We manage the entire incident from the first call to full recovery and beyond.

Immediate Containment

Isolate affected systems, stop lateral movement, and prevent further encryption within your environment.

Ransomware Strain Identification

Identify the specific ransomware variant, its known behaviors, and available decryption options.

Decryption Assessment

Evaluate whether free decryptors exist, assess backup integrity, and determine the fastest path to data recovery.

Negotiation Assistance

Where necessary, we provide strategic guidance on threat actor communication and negotiation dynamics.

Forensic Investigation

Determine the initial attack vector, compromised accounts, lateral movement path, and data exfiltration scope.

CERT-In Notification Management

We draft, file, and manage your mandatory CERT-In 6-hour incident notification on your behalf with full ownership.

Data Restoration

Recover data from backups, decryption tools, or forensic recovery methods to restore business operations.

Dark Web Monitoring

ShadowMap monitors dark web forums, marketplaces, and leak sites for your compromised data post-incident.

Post-Recovery Security Validation

B-52 security assessments validate that your environment is clean, hardened, and resilient against repeat attacks.

Methodology

4 steps. Zero guesswork.

Every engagement follows this process through Lemon, our proprietary audit management platform.

Discovery
01

Emergency Triage and Containment (Hours 0-6)

Senior incident responder conducts initial assessment via phone. Containment guidance issued immediately to stop encryption spread. Systems isolated at network level. Ransomware strain identified. CERT-In 6-hour notification drafted and filed on your behalf. Emergency communication plan established with your leadership team.

02

Investigation and Assessment (Hours 6-48)

Forensic team deploys on-site or remotely. Attack vector identified through log analysis, endpoint forensics, and network traffic review. Compromised accounts and systems catalogued. Data exfiltration scope assessed. Decryption viability evaluated — free decryptors, backup integrity, and recovery options mapped. ShadowMap dark web scan initiated for leaked credentials and data.

Testing
03

Recovery and Restoration (Days 2-7)

Data recovery executed via the most viable path: backup restoration, decryption tools, or forensic recovery methods. Systems rebuilt and hardened before reconnection. Critical business operations prioritized for restoration. Threat actor artifacts and persistence mechanisms removed. Environment validated clean before bringing systems back online.

Delivery
04

Post-Incident Hardening and Monitoring (Weeks 2-4)

B-52 security assessment validates the recovered environment against the attack vectors exploited. Vulnerability remediation and configuration hardening implemented. ShadowMap deployed for continuous dark web monitoring of your organization's data. Comprehensive forensic report delivered to leadership with root cause analysis, timeline, and strategic recommendations. Board-ready executive summary provided.

"I've bought penetration tests from five firms over the last decade. The difference with Security Brigade is that quality isn't dependent on who walks through the door. Their platform enforces the methodology, their senior reviewers catch what juniors miss, and the final report is something you can hand to an enterprise customer's security team without embarrassment. That's rare."
CTO, Enterprise SaaS Company
Chief Technology Officer

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The Platform

Powered by Lemon

Most firms rely on individual tester skill. We built a platform that makes quality structural — informed by 6,700+ previous assessments.

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PROJECT PRJ-2847
Coverage Validation — acmecorp.com
94% covered
Endpoints
247 / 263
Parameters
1,847
Auth Flows
12 / 12
JS Routes
38 / 41
AI flagged 3 undiscovered endpoints
/api/v2/admin/export, /api/v2/billing/webhook, /internal/healthcheck
L1 Complete
L2 In Review
L3 Pending

Dark Web Leak Monitoring

Continuous scanning of ransomware leak sites, forums, and marketplaces for your organization's data.

Credential Monitoring

Detection of compromised employee and customer credentials appearing in dark web dumps.

Brand Protection

Monitoring for domain squatting, phishing sites, and brand impersonation following an incident.

Compliance-Ready

Audit-ready reporting for every framework

As a CERT-In empanelled firm, our reports are accepted by all major Indian and global regulators.

6-Hour Filing
Notification drafted and submitted withi
Full Regulatory Ownership
We handle all CERT-In communication, fol
Empanelled Since 2008
17+ years of CERT-In empanelment means w
Compliance Documentation
Complete audit trail of notification, re

Industries

700+ clients across verticals

Every type of application architecture and business logic pattern — tested.

BFSIICICI Bank, HDFC, Yes Bank, UTI MF, Edelweiss
Fintech & PaymentsPhonePe, Amazon Pay, Groww, BillDesk
ManufacturingMahindra, Asian Paints, L&T, Hindalco
Retail & ConsumerSwiggy, Sephora, Pernod Ricard, Jubilant
Aviation & LogisticsEtihad Airways, DHL Express, Shadowfax
HealthcareCloudNine, Pharmeasy, Wave Health

Deliverables

What you get

Reports for two audiences — executives who need the risk picture, and developers who need to fix the issues. With code-level guidance, not vague advice.

Forensic Investigation Report

Complete timeline of the attack from initial compromise to encryption, including attack vector, lateral movement path, compromised accounts, and data exfiltration assessment.

Executive Summary and Board Deck

Non-technical summary of the incident, business impact, response actions taken, and strategic recommendations for board-level communication.

CERT-In Notification Documentation

Complete record of all regulatory filings, CERT-In communications, and compliance documentation for your audit trail.

Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)

Documented IOCs including malware hashes, C2 server addresses, compromised accounts, and persistence mechanisms for your security team.

Remediation and Hardening Report

Prioritized, actionable recommendations to address the vulnerabilities exploited and harden your environment against future attacks.

Cyber Insurance Evidence Package

Structured documentation of the incident timeline, response actions, and losses formatted for cyber insurance claim submissions.

FAQ

Common questions

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How quickly can you respond to a ransomware attack?+
We initiate remote triage within minutes of your emergency call. A senior incident responder assesses the situation, provides immediate containment guidance, and mobilizes the full response team. Our near 24/7 availability means we can engage even during off-hours, weekends, and holidays when most attacks are launched.
Do you handle the CERT-In 6-hour notification requirement?+
Yes, we take full ownership of CERT-In notification. We draft the incident report, file it within the mandatory 6-hour window, manage all follow-up communications with CERT-In, and maintain complete documentation for your compliance records. As a CERT-In empanelled auditor since 2008, we know exactly what the regulator expects.
Should we pay the ransom?+
We strongly advise against paying ransoms as a default position. Payment does not guarantee data recovery, may fund further criminal activity, and can expose your organization to legal complications. We first assess all alternative recovery paths — backup restoration, free decryptors, forensic recovery — before any discussion of ransom payment as a last resort.
Can you recover our encrypted data without paying the ransom?+
In many cases, yes. Recovery depends on the ransomware variant, backup integrity, and available decryption tools. We assess all viable recovery paths including backup restoration, publicly available decryptors for known ransomware families, and forensic data recovery techniques. We provide an honest assessment of recovery probability before you make any decisions.
What if the attackers have also stolen our data?+
Double extortion is now standard in most ransomware attacks. We assess the scope of data exfiltration through forensic analysis, deploy ShadowMap to monitor dark web leak sites for your data, and help you prepare customer and regulatory notifications if required. Early detection of leaked data allows you to take protective action before the information is widely distributed.
Do you provide on-site response or is it remote only?+
We provide both remote and on-site response depending on the incident severity and your requirements. Many containment and forensic activities can begin immediately via remote access. For complex incidents requiring physical access to servers, network equipment, or air-gapped systems, we deploy our team on-site.
How do you ensure the ransomware does not return after recovery?+
Post-recovery, we conduct B-52 security assessments to validate your environment is clean and hardened. This includes checking for persistence mechanisms, backdoors, and the vulnerabilities that enabled the initial compromise. We also deploy ShadowMap for continuous dark web monitoring and provide a detailed hardening report with prioritized remediation actions.
What information do you need from us to start the response?+
Initially, we need a description of what happened and when, which systems are affected, and whether encryption is still spreading. We do not require extensive documentation to begin — triage starts immediately on the call. As the engagement progresses, we work with your IT team to access logs, network diagrams, backup systems, and endpoint data as needed.
Can you help with cyber insurance claims after a ransomware attack?+
Yes. Our forensic investigation produces structured documentation of the incident timeline, attack vector, response actions, and business impact — all formatted to support cyber insurance claim submissions. Many insurers require an independent forensic report as part of the claims process, and our deliverables are designed to meet this requirement.
What does ransomware response cost?+
Ransomware response is scoped based on the severity and complexity of the incident — number of affected systems, network size, data sensitivity, and recovery requirements. We provide a transparent cost estimate after the initial triage call. Given the emergency nature of the service, we prioritize rapid engagement over extended commercial negotiations.

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