eSec Forte Technologies

What eSec Forte Technologies does

eSec Forte Technologies Private Ltd. is an India-headquartered cybersecurity services and solutions firm, founded in 2010 and operating from offices in Gurugram, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and New Delhi, with international subsidiaries in Singapore and Sri Lanka and a US entity in Delaware. The company is CERT-In empanelled and PCI DSS QSA certified, and holds ISO 9001:2008, ISO 27001-2013, and CMMi Level 3 certifications, enabling it to deliver regulated security work for Indian government agencies and global Fortune 1000 buyers.

The firm's service portfolio spans four core practice areas: Assessment Services (application security, network security, red team assessment, cloud and container security, cyber drills), Compliance Management (ISO 27001, PCI DSS QSA, cyber risk assessment, data localization, RBI/IRDA/Aadhaar/NHB audits), Incident Response and Digital Forensics (crisis management, tabletop exercises, IR readiness, forensic acquisition and analysis, lab design, training), and Managed Security Services (MDR, security infrastructure management, managed cloud security, managed AppSec, managed network security). It also operates a DevSecOps consulting practice integrating security into CI/CD pipelines. Beyond services, eSec Forte sells and supports a broad portfolio of more than 60 third-party security platforms (SIEM, XDR, DLP, BAS, CSPM, IAM/PAM, OT, SASE) through authorized partnerships with Palo Alto Networks, IBM, Tenable, SentinelOne, Cato Networks, Tufin, Splunk, and others. Proprietary products include NxSAM (centralized vulnerability and audit lifecycle management), CrackBox (hardware-accelerated password processing), and the Drona forensic hardware line (workstation, Faraday bags, kiosk, IR kit, labs).

The business operates across 20+ countries with 500+ delivered projects and an 80% customer-reported retention rate. Revenue is generated through custom enterprise professional services engagements (multi-year), annual recurring managed security subscriptions, and technology resale/implementation, all sold via direct enterprise field sales supported by regional delivery centers. Named customers span banking (SBI, ICICI Lombard), telecom (Airtel, Deutsche Telekom), IT services (Infosys, Wipro alumni leadership), automotive (Hyundai), retail (Mark & Spencer), conglomerates (Tata), healthcare (Manipal Hospitals), and government/law enforcement (Karnataka State Police).

Name

eSec Forte Technologies

Legal name

eSec Forte® Technologies Private Ltd.

Website

https://esecforte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

eSec Forte Technologies is a CERT-In empanelled and PCI DSS QSA certified cybersecurity services firm headquartered in India with delivery operations across 20+ countries. It delivers assessments, compliance, managed security, incident response, digital forensics, and DevSecOps consulting to Fortune 1000 enterprises and government clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH), OT Asset Discovery, Inventory & Vulnerability Management (HDADAJAE), Managed OT Security Services (MSSP/MDR for ICS/OT) (HDADAJAN), Single Sign-On (SSO) & Federation (SAML/OIDC, Identity Providers) (HDAEAJAB), Security Operations (SOC), Incident Response & Threat Hunting (EDAOAIAI)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity consulting services
• Penetration testing services
• Digital forensics services
• Managed security services
• Compliance management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Professional Security Services: Consulting engagements for assessment services including Application Security, Network Security, Red Team Assessment, Cloud Security Assessment, Container Security, and Cyber Drill exercises. Also includes compliance management services such as ISO 27001, PCI DSS QSA certification, Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Localization audits, and RBI/IRDA/Aadhaar/NHB Guidelines audits.
2. Managed Security Services: Ongoing managed services including Managed Detection & Response, Security Infrastructure Management, Managed Cloud Security, Managed AppSec, and Managed Network Security delivered through continuous monitoring and security operations support.
3. Incident Response & Digital Forensics: Incident and breach response services including cyber crisis management, tabletop exercises, IR readiness assessment, digital forensics acquisition/imaging, forensic analysis, data recovery and reconstruction, forensic lab design/setup, and forensic training services.
4. Technology Solutions & Licensing: Value-added reseller and distributor model for leading network security, vulnerability management, and forensic tools from technology partners. Includes implementation, training, and product support services for solutions including SIEM, DLP, XDR, PAM, and security orchestration tools.
5. DevSecOps Consulting: Secure DevOps/DevSecOps consulting services helping organizations integrate security throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Includes security tooling integration in CI/CD pipelines, secure coding practices training, and application security testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

eSec Forte Technologies is a CERT-In empaneled and PCI DSS QSA certified cybersecurity firm delivering professional security assessments (application, network, red team, cloud, container), compliance management (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, RBI/IRDA/Aadhaar/NHB guidelines), digital forensics, incident response, DevSecOps consulting, and managed security services (MDR, cloud security, AppSec, network). The company combines proprietary OEM products (NxSAM audit lifecycle management platform, CrackBox hardware password cracker, Drona digital forensics hardware line) with authorized reselling, implementation, and support services for 60+ third-party security platforms from Palo Alto Networks, IBM, Tenable, SentinelOne, Tufin, Splunk, Checkmarx, and others.

Product overview

eSec Forte Technologies operates as a multi-product cybersecurity portfolio company combining proprietary OEM products with authorized reselling of third-party security platforms. The core proprietary products are NxSAM (a centralized vulnerability and audit lifecycle management platform), CrackBox (a hardware-accelerated password cracking and DDOS assessment tool), and the Drona series (digital forensics hardware including workstations, Faraday bags, kiosks, and IR kits). The broader portfolio spans more than 60 third-party tools and platforms across 13 categories: Security Management (Tufin Orchestration Suite), Content Security (Digital Guardian DLP, ForcePoint DLP), Identity Management (Microfocus NetIQ, IBM Security Verify, Delinea PAM, Arcos PAM), Vulnerability Management and Penetration Testing (Tenable SecurityCenter, Tenable.IO, Tenable.CS, Cobalt Strike, Core Impact), Breach and Attack Simulation (AttackIQ, XM Cyber), Cloud Security (Prisma Cloud, Orca), Mobile Security (Zecops, Zimperium), SIEM (IBM QRadar, Cortex XSIAM, Splunk, ArcSight), Application Security (HCL AppScan, WebInspect, Checkmarx, Netsparker, BurpSuite, Acunetix, HP Fortify), Digital Forensics/DFIR software (computer, network, mobile, image/video, DVR, email, social media, audio forensics, password recovery, cryptoanalysis, deep web analysis), DFIR hardware (Write Blockers, Forensic Duplicators, JTAG/Chip-off mobile forensics), Threat Intelligence and Brand Monitoring (Recorded Future, Anomali ThreatStream, Izoologic, Voyager Labs, Social Links), OT Security (Sectrio, Tenable.OT), and SASE (Cato Networks SD-WAN).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CrackBox: Proprietary hardware accelerated tool for password processing and cracking, also used for DDOS Assessment.
• Drona
• NxSAM (Next Generation Security Audit and Management)

Products and services

• Cybersecurity Assessment Services Professional assessment engagements covering Application Security, Network Security (including wireless network assessment), Red Team Assessment, Cyber Drill exercises, Cloud Security Assessment, and Container Security delivered by certified consultants to enterprise and government clients.
• Compliance Management Services Compliance services including ISO 27001, PCI DSS QSA certification (Qualified Security Assessor), Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Localization audits, and RBI/IRDA/Aadhaar/NHB Guidelines audits for Indian and international regulated entities.
• Consulting Services (DevSecOps, Cloud Architecture Review, Security Framework Design, Digital Transformation) Strategic and technical consulting services covering DevSecOps integration across the SDLC, Cloud Architecture Review, Security Framework Design, and Digital Transformation for enterprises integrating security into development and cloud initiatives.
• Incident Response Services Incident & Breach Response, Cyber Crisis Management, Tabletop Exercise, IR Readiness & Compromise Assessment, and Capacity Building of Incident Response delivered by certified incident handlers to enterprise and government clients.
• Digital Forensics Services Forensic Acquisition/Imaging, Forensic Analysis, Data Recovery & Reconstruction, Computer Forensics, Network Forensics, Mobile Forensics, Image and Video Forensics, DVR Forensics, Email Forensics, Social Media Forensics, Audio Forensics, Password Recovery, Cryptoanalysis, and Deep Web/Dark Web Analysis services for enterprise investigations and law enforcement. Also includes Design/Setup/Upgradation of Forensic Labs and Forensic Training services, including notification of labs as EEE (Examiner of Electronic Evidence) under section 79A of the IT Act.
• Managed Security Services Ongoing managed services including Managed Detection & Response (MDR), Security Infrastructure Management, Managed Cloud Security, Managed AppSec, and Managed Network Security delivered through continuous monitoring and security operations support on a subscription basis.
• NxSAM (Next Generation Security Audit and Management) Proprietary centralized audit lifecycle management solution that tracks vulnerabilities through all audit stages from discovery to closure for networks, applications, cloud, and third-party vendors. It automatically creates application-wise action items from security reports, builds consolidated vulnerability statistics with data mining options, and provides real-time status tracking. eSec Forte is the OEM of NxSAM.
• CrackBox Proprietary hardware-accelerated tool for password processing, password cracking/breaking, and DDOS assessment, used in digital forensics and password recovery engagements.
• Drona Digital Forensic Workstation Proprietary digital forensics workstation for forensic acquisition, imaging, and analysis as part of the Drona product line.
• Drona Faraday Bags Proprietary Faraday bags (Make-in-India) used for mobile device isolation during digital forensics acquisition to prevent remote wiping and signal interference.
• Drona Labs Proprietary digital forensics lab component product supporting forensic investigations.
• Drona Kiosk Proprietary digital forensics kiosk for evidence intake and processing under the Drona product line.
• Drona IR Kit Proprietary incident response kit for digital forensics operations under the Drona product line.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% customer retention rate demonstrates strong service quality and client satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

31 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Cato NetworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for SD-WAN and network security solutions. eSec Forte provides implementation, integration, and support services for Cato Networks' SASE platform enabling secure enterprise networking.
• TufincoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for firewall management and security policy orchestration. eSec Forte is official distributor providing Tufin Orchestration Suite implementation, pricing, training, and product support services.
• TenablecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for vulnerability management solutions including Tenable SecurityCenter and Tenable.IO. Authorized reseller and implementer for Tenable's vulnerability assessment tools.
• Palo Alto Networks (Prisma)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for Prisma Cloud comprehensive cloud security platform. eSec Forte provides cloud security assessment and implementation services using Palo Alto Networks solutions.
• IBM SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for IBM Security solutions including Q Radar SIEM and IBM Security Verify identity management. eSec Forte provides implementation and consulting services.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for SentinelOne Singularity XDR platform providing endpoint detection and response solutions. eSec Forte offers implementation and support services.
• Digital GuardiancoreTechnology or IntegrationValue-added partner for Digital Guardian DLP (Data Loss Prevention) solutions. eSec Forte is verified vendor providing Digital Guardian implementation, pricing, and support.
• ForcePointcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for ForcePoint DLP data loss prevention solutions. eSec Forte provides implementation services for ForcePoint's enterprise DLP products.
• Delinea (Privileged Access Management)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for Delinea PAM (Privileged Access Management) platform including PIM/PAM solutions. eSec Forte provides implementation and consulting services.
• NetsparkercoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for Netsparker web application security scanner. eSec Forte provides vulnerability assessment services using Netsparker tools.
• PortSwigger (BurpSuite)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for PortSwigger BurpSuite professional web security software. Used for application security testing and penetration testing engagements.
• CheckmarxcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Checkmarx static code analysis solutions. eSec Forte provides application security testing services using Checkmarx SAST tools.
• HP FortifycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for HP Fortify application security testing tools. Used for SAST and application security assessment services.
• Core ImpactcoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for Core Impact penetration testing platform. eSec Forte provides advanced penetration testing using Core Impact tools.
• Recorded FuturecoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Recorded Future threat intelligence platform. eSec Forte integrates threat intelligence into security assessment and monitoring services.
• AcunetixcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Acunetix web vulnerability scanner. Used for automated web application security testing services.
• Cortex XDR (Palo Alto Networks)coreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized partner for Cortex XDR extended detection and response platform. eSec Forte provides implementation and support services for enterprise XDR deployments.
• HCL AppScancoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized technology partner for HCL AppScan application security testing solutions. eSec Forte provides SAST and DAST services using HCL AppScan.
• AccessData FTKcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for AccessData Forensic Toolkit (FTK). Used for computer forensics and digital investigation services.
• Atola TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for forensic hardware including Atola evidence recovery products. Used for digital forensics acquisition and imaging services.
• ZimperiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Zimperium mobile app protection suite. eSec Forte provides mobile security assessment services using Zimperium.
• ZecOps Mobile SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for ZecOps mobile security solutions. Used for mobile device forensics and security assessment services.
• Sectrio OT SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Sectrio IoT/OT/IT converged security suite. eSec Forte provides operational technology security services using Sectrio platform.
• Orca SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Orca Cloud Security Posture Management. eSec Forte provides cloud security assessment using Orca's CSPM platform.
• AttackIQcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for AttackIQ breach assessment simulation platform. eSec Forte provides BAS (Breach and Attack Simulation) services using AttackIQ.
• XM CybercoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for XM Cyber breach attack simulation platform. eSec Forte provides continuous security validation using XM Cyber solutions.
• Anomali ThreatStreamcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Anomali ThreatStream threat intelligence platform. eSec Forte integrates threat intelligence into security services.
• Micro FocuscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Micro Focus solutions including NetIQ identity management and WebInspect application security testing. eSec Forte provides implementation services.
• MSABcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital forensics partner for MSAB mobile forensics solutions. Used for advanced mobile device forensics including JTAG, CHIPOFF and ISP techniques.
• Magnet ForensicscoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital forensics partner for Magnet Forensics solutions. Used for digital investigation and forensic analysis services.
• SplunkcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Splunk SIEM and observability platform. eSec Forte provides security monitoring and analytics services using Splunk.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• SISA Information Security: India-headquartered cybersecurity services firm also holding CERT-In empanelment and PCI DSS QSA status. Closest comparable on credentials, service mix (audits, forensics, managed services), and customer base spanning BFSI and large enterprises.
• Lucideus (SAFE Security): Indian-origin cybersecurity firm offering enterprise risk assessment, penetration testing, and security ratings — overlapping directly on red-team, vulnerability management, and enterprise advisory services.
• Innefu Labs: Indian cybersecurity services and products company serving defence, law enforcement, and enterprise customers with digital forensics, IAM, and AI-based analytics — strong overlap with eSec Forte's government and forensics offerings.
• Payatu Technologies: India-based offensive security and IoT/OT security specialist providing penetration testing, red team assessments, and security research — competing for similar enterprise and product security engagements.

Emerging players

• TAC Security: Indian vulnerability management and risk-based cybersecurity services firm serving global enterprises — competes with eSec Forte on vulnerability assessment and compliance advisory, with overlapping enterprise customers.

Broad incumbents

• Wipro: Global IT services major with a sizeable cybersecurity practice spanning consulting, managed security, and compliance. Competes for large enterprise and government cybersecurity mandates at significantly larger scale.
• Tata Consultancy Services (TCS): Largest Indian IT services firm with a global cybersecurity practice including managed SOC, GRC, and digital forensics — competes for enterprise security transformation deals in the same Fortune 1000 pipeline.
• Infosys: Global digital services and consulting firm with established cybersecurity, compliance, and managed detection services. Overlaps with eSec Forte's enterprise/government advisory portfolio at a much larger scale.
• Deloitte (Cyber Risk): Big-4 advisory practice delivering cyber strategy, red team, forensics, and managed services globally — direct competitor on enterprise risk advisory, compliance, and incident response engagements.
• KPMG (Cyber Security): Big-4 firm with global cybersecurity advisory and managed detection services, including PCI DSS QSA-equivalent offerings. Competes with eSec Forte for regulatory compliance and enterprise risk mandates across BFSI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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