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Cybersecurity Consulting

Defend What
Your Business
Depends On.

Cyber threats are not a technology problem — they are a business risk. We design, implement, and operate security programmes that protect what matters most: your data, your operations, your reputation, and your customers' trust.

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Service Overview

Cybersecurity Consulting

72 hrs Average GDPR/regulatory breach notification window — we help you meet it
60% Of breaches involve compromised credentials — identity is your perimeter
Zero Trust Architecture standard for all security programmes we design
24/7 Incident response coverage for active breach situations
Zero Trust NIST CSF 2.0 ISO 27001 Pen Testing SIEM / SOC Cloud Security IAM / PAM DPDPA 2023
01 — Overview

What Cybersecurity Consulting
Means at Metamorphex

Security that gets in the way of the business will eventually be worked around. Security that is invisible to the end user but impenetrable to an attacker is the standard we design toward. The gap between these two outcomes is almost always architectural — not a matter of spending more on tools.

Our cybersecurity practice is built on three principles. First, security architecture precedes security products — we design the control environment before recommending technology. Second, threat-informed defence — controls are calibrated against real threats facing your sector, not a generic compliance checklist. Third, security must be measurable — every programme we build includes the metrics, KRIs, and reporting structures that give leadership genuine visibility into security posture.

We cover the full security lifecycle: from initial posture assessment and architecture design through to ISMS implementation, penetration testing, cloud security hardening, identity and access management, SOC design, and incident response. We also bring deep expertise in AI-driven security analytics — including anomaly detection models, behavioural analysis, and the application of Graph Neural Networks to insider threat and account takeover detection.

In regulated markets — particularly Indian financial services under RBI IT Risk and SEBI CSCRF, and international contexts under ISO 27001 and DPDPA 2023 — we understand the specific control requirements and can map your security programme to regulatory expectations without building a framework-for-framework's-sake.

Who this service is for
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    Financial Services & FinTech

    Banks, NBFCs, and payment companies meeting RBI IT Risk, SEBI CSCRF, and PCI DSS requirements — and those building genuine security capability beyond compliance.

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    Cloud-Native & SaaS Companies

    Technology companies securing cloud infrastructure, implementing DevSecOps, and meeting customer security due diligence requirements for enterprise procurement.

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    Public Sector & International Orgs

    Governments and multilateral bodies managing sensitive data across complex, distributed environments — often with legacy infrastructure and field-mission constraints.

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    Healthcare & Life Sciences

    Health systems and health-tech companies securing patient data under HIPAA, DPDPA, and GDPR while managing the clinical availability requirements that constrain traditional security controls.

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    Manufacturing & Critical Infrastructure

    Industrial operators managing the convergence of IT and OT environments — where a security incident can have physical safety consequences, not just data exposure.

02 — Capabilities

What We Do

Six core capability areas — each delivered as a focused engagement or combined into a comprehensive security transformation programme.

01

Security Architecture & Zero Trust Design

Security architecture that assumes breach and eliminates implicit trust — designed for hybrid cloud environments where the traditional perimeter no longer exists.

  • Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) design across identity, device, network, and application layers
  • Current-state security architecture assessment and gap analysis
  • Micro-segmentation and least-privilege access model design
  • Security reference architecture and technology roadmap
  • Cloud security architecture review (AWS, Azure, GCP)
02

ISMS Implementation & ISO 27001 Certification

End-to-end Information Security Management System design, implementation, and certification readiness — built to be operationally effective, not just audit-passable.

  • ISMS scope definition, context, and stakeholder analysis
  • ISO 27001:2022 Annex A control selection and implementation
  • Information security policy library and procedure design
  • Statement of Applicability (SoA) development
  • Internal audit programme and certification readiness review
03

Penetration Testing & Red Team Operations

Adversary-simulated testing that finds real weaknesses in your defences — not a vulnerability scan dressed up as a pentest. We attack the way real attackers do.

  • External and internal network penetration testing
  • Web application and API penetration testing (OWASP Top 10)
  • Cloud configuration and privilege escalation testing
  • Social engineering and phishing simulation campaigns
  • Red team operations with full kill-chain simulation
04

Identity & Access Management (IAM/PAM)

Identity is the new perimeter — and most breaches begin with a compromised credential. We design and implement IAM and PAM programmes that control access without creating friction.

  • Identity architecture design and SSO/MFA implementation
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM) programme design and deployment
  • Role-based and attribute-based access control (RBAC/ABAC) design
  • Identity governance and access review automation
  • Zero Trust identity broker and conditional access policy design
05

SOC Design & Threat Detection Engineering

Security operations capability design — from SIEM architecture and use case development to detection engineering, alert triage, and SOC operating model design.

  • SIEM platform selection, architecture, and deployment (Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, OpenSearch)
  • Detection use case library design and MITRE ATT&CK coverage mapping
  • SOAR playbook design and alert automation
  • SOC operating model: roles, tiers, escalation, and SLAs
  • Threat hunting programme design and initial hunt execution
06

Incident Response & Digital Forensics

Structured incident response — from preparation and playbook design through to active breach containment, forensic investigation, regulatory notification, and post-incident review.

  • Incident response plan and playbook design (ransomware, data breach, insider threat)
  • Tabletop exercise design and facilitation for leadership and technical teams
  • Active incident containment and eradication support (24/7)
  • Digital forensics and root cause analysis
  • Regulatory breach notification support (GDPR, DPDPA, RBI, SEBI)
03 — Our Security Design Principle

Zero Trust: Never Trust,
Always Verify

The traditional security model assumed a trusted internal network and an untrusted external one. Cloud adoption, remote work, and sophisticated attackers have made that model obsolete. Zero Trust assumes breach — every request is authenticated, authorised, and validated regardless of where it originates.

We design Zero Trust architectures across five control planes, each reinforcing the others. An attacker who compromises one layer faces full friction at the next — dramatically raising the cost and complexity of a successful attack.

Identity

Verify Every User, Every Time

Strong authentication, continuous session validation, and risk-based conditional access policies ensure identity is never assumed — even for privileged accounts inside the network.

MFA / Passwordless SSO PAM Conditional Access
Device

Trust No Endpoint by Default

Device health validation, compliance enforcement, and endpoint detection ensure only managed, secure devices can access sensitive systems — regardless of network location.

MDM / EDR Device Compliance Certificate Auth
Network

Eliminate Implicit Network Trust

Micro-segmentation, encrypted traffic, and software-defined perimeter replace the flat network model — limiting lateral movement even if an attacker gains initial access.

Micro-segmentation ZTNA SD-WAN mTLS
Application

Secure Every Application Interface

Application-layer controls — API security, WAF, secrets management, and secure development practices — ensure that application vulnerabilities cannot be weaponised to bypass identity and network controls.

WAF / API Gateway Secrets Mgmt DevSecOps
Data

Protect the Asset That Actually Matters

Data classification, encryption at rest and in transit, DLP controls, and data access governance ensure that even if perimeter controls fail, the data itself remains protected.

Data Classification Encryption DLP Data Access Governance
04 — How We Work

Our Engagement Process

A threat-informed, five-phase approach that moves from current-state posture to a fully operational, continuously improving security programme.

01

Assess

Security posture assessment — architecture review, vulnerability scanning, policy and process gap analysis, threat landscape profiling for your sector, and maturity scoring against NIST CSF or ISO 27001.

02

Architect

Target security architecture design — Zero Trust blueprint, control framework selection, technology stack recommendation, and a prioritised security roadmap with risk-reduction impact scoring per initiative.

03

Implement

Security control implementation — IAM, SIEM, endpoint protection, cloud security hardening, network segmentation, and ISMS documentation. Delivered in phased sprints, highest-risk controls first.

04

Validate

Penetration testing and red team operations to validate that implemented controls are effective under adversarial conditions — not just technically present. Findings fed directly into remediation backlog.

05

Operate

Security operations programme launch — SOC activation, detection use case tuning, incident response rehearsal, and continuous monitoring. KRIs and dashboards delivered to CISO and board reporting cadence.

05 — Standards & Frameworks

How We Anchor Our Work

We are fluent in every major security framework and select the right combination for your regulatory context, risk profile, and maturity level.

NIST CSF 2.0

The updated framework adds the Govern function, making cybersecurity governance a board-level accountability. We use it as a maturity baseline and security programme design framework.

ISO/IEC 27001:2022

Internationally recognised ISMS standard — updated in 2022 with new controls for cloud security, threat intelligence, and data masking. Our certification pathway is typically 6–9 months.

NIST SP 800-207 Zero Trust

The definitive Zero Trust Architecture standard — we use it as the structural basis for all security architecture engagements, adapted for cloud and hybrid environments.

MITRE ATT&CK

The adversary tactics and techniques knowledge base that underpins our threat-informed defence design — used for detection coverage mapping, red team planning, and control gap analysis.

RBI IT Risk Framework

Indian banking sector cybersecurity requirements — Master Direction on IT, cyber security framework for banks, and RBI guidelines on IS audit. Essential for any Indian financial institution.

SEBI Cybersecurity Framework

SEBI's Cyber Security and Cyber Resilience Framework for regulated entities including stock exchanges, depositories, and market intermediaries operating in Indian capital markets.

DPDPA 2023

India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act — security obligations for data fiduciaries and processors, including breach notification, consent management, and data localisation requirements.

CIS Controls v8

The 18 CIS Controls provide a prioritised, implementation-group-based approach to basic cyber hygiene — particularly useful for organisations building foundational security capability efficiently.

06 — Outcomes

What You Walk Away With

80% Reduction in critical vulnerability exposure after architecture hardening
6–9 mo Typical ISO 27001 certification timeline from engagement start
<1 hr Mean time to detect (MTTD) target for SOC programmes we design
24/7 Incident response coverage during and after programme implementation

A Security Posture You Can Measure and Report

A live security dashboard with KRIs, control effectiveness metrics, and trend data that gives your CISO, CRO, and board a genuine, accurate picture of security posture — not a qualitative assessment once a year.

Architecture That Slows Attackers Down

A Zero Trust control environment that raises the cost of attack dramatically — not just for commodity threats, but for targeted, sophisticated adversaries operating with patience and inside knowledge.

Regulatory Confidence Without Compliance Theatre

A security programme that satisfies RBI, SEBI, ISO 27001, and DPDPA requirements because the controls are genuinely effective — not because the documentation says they are.

An Incident Response Capability Ready Before It's Needed

Documented playbooks, a rehearsed team, and tested communication plans that allow your organisation to respond to a breach with confidence and speed — dramatically limiting business and reputational impact.

Security That the Business Can Live With

Controls designed in collaboration with business and engineering stakeholders — usable, proportionate, and integrated into workflows rather than bolted on as friction. Security that gets followed because it makes sense.

07 — Related Services

Often Paired With

Cybersecurity is most effective when anchored to a risk-informed governance structure and integrated with compliance obligations.

Ready to Know
Where You Actually
Stand?

Book a no-obligation security posture review. We'll assess your current control environment against your real threat landscape, identify your critical exposures, and outline the highest-priority actions — in a single session.