Shieldbyte Infosec Pvt. Ltd.

What Shieldbyte Infosec Pvt. Ltd. does

Shieldbyte Infosec Pvt. Ltd. is a CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity services and SaaS firm headquartered in Mumbai, India, founded in 2018. The company delivers a dual portfolio of professional services — regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), ISO/SOC compliance certifications, VAPT, data privacy consulting (GDPR, HIPAA, DPDPA, CCPA), and turnkey services such as CISO-as-a-Service and FedRAMP assessments — alongside two proprietary AI-powered SaaS platforms: ShieldPhish for AI-driven phishing simulation across email, QR, SMS, and voice channels with proprietary Emotional Vulnerability Scoring, and ShieldRisk AI for automated third-party risk management featuring NLP-based contract analysis and continuous vendor monitoring. The firm holds certifications across ISO 27001/27701/42001, SOC 1/2, NIST 800-53/171, and FedRAMP, and positions CERT-In empanelment and BFSI regulatory expertise as its primary differentiators.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining project-based professional services, subscription-based SaaS licensing for the two platforms, managed turnkey services (CISO/DPO-as-a-Service), and enterprise training programs. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with a consultative, RFP-driven approach targeting regulated verticals — primarily BFSI, IT/technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and government/public sector — supplemented by a global partner program for resellers and system integrators and a self-serve motion for mid-market platform buyers. The company claims 4,000+ enterprise clients, 50,000+ projects delivered, and a 99% client retention rate, with a geographic footprint spanning India, the United States (Wilmington, Delaware), and the UAE (Dubai Silicon Oasis). Named customers include State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Axis Bank, IDBI Bank, Paytm, Upstox, IIFL Finance, 5 Paisa, Sify, MD India, TTK Prestige, and o9 Solutions.

Name

Shieldbyte Infosec Pvt. Ltd.

Legal name

Shieldbyte Infosec Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://shieldbyteinfosec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Shieldbyte Infosec is a CERT-In empanelled India-based cybersecurity firm delivering regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), compliance certifications, VAPT, and two proprietary AI SaaS platforms — ShieldPhish and ShieldRisk AI — to 4,000+ enterprise clients across BFSI, IT, healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors in India, the US, and the UAE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Compliance & Audit Services

akta.pro primary industry

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Security Managed Services (Firewall/IDS/IPS/SASE) (BPAEADAG), Application Security & Secure Software (DevSecOps) (EDAOAIAK)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity services
• Compliance auditing
• Penetration testing
• Phishing simulation
• Third-party risk management

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Services: Professional services revenue from conducting regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), compliance assessments (ISO 27001, SOC 1/2), VAPT services, and security audits. These are project-based engagements typically billed per assessment or engagement.
2. Cybersecurity Platforms (ShieldPhish, ShieldRisk AI): SaaS platform licensing for phishing simulation (ShieldPhish) and third-party risk management (ShieldRisk AI). These platforms are available via subscription model with enterprise licensing.
3. Training & Staff Augmentation: Enterprise cybersecurity training programs (ISO certification training, custom corporate training) and staff augmentation services providing cybersecurity professionals on contract basis.
4. Turnkey Services: CISO-as-a-Service, DPO-as-a-Service, FedRAMP Assessment, and NIST compliance consulting delivered as managed or recurring professional services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Shieldbyte Infosec is a CERT-In empanelled cybersecurity firm delivering regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), VAPT, ISO/SOC compliance, and data privacy consulting to enterprises. It complements these professional services with two AI-powered SaaS platforms: ShieldPhish for phishing simulation and ShieldRisk AI for third-party risk management. Its primary customers are regulated enterprises in BFSI, IT, healthcare, manufacturing, and government sectors across India, the US, and the UAE.

Product overview

Shieldbyte Infosec offers a dual-platform cybersecurity portfolio consisting of ShieldPhish (AI-powered phishing simulation for employee awareness training) and ShieldRisk AI (AI-powered third-party risk management), complemented by an extensive range of professional services including regulatory audits (RBI, SEBI, IRDA), compliance services (ISO certifications, SOC), VAPT services, data privacy consulting, and cybersecurity training programs. The platforms operate as SaaS offerings with AI-driven capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ShieldPhish: AI-powered phishing simulation platform enabling organizations to simulate real-world phishing attacks across email, QR (quishing), and SMS (smishing) to measure employee susceptibility and improve cyber resilience. Available as a SaaS platform at shieldphish.app.
• ShieldRisk AI

Products and services

• ShieldPhish AI-powered phishing simulation platform that enables organizations to simulate real-world phishing attacks across email, QR (quishing), and SMS (smishing) to measure employee susceptibility and improve cyber resilience.
• ShieldRisk AI AI-powered third-party risk management (TPRM) platform that enables organizations to continuously identify, assess, monitor, and report cyber and compliance risks arising from vendors, suppliers, and external partners.
• RBI Cybersecurity Audit & Compliance Regulatory cybersecurity audit and compliance services for RBI frameworks including Payment and Settlement Systems audit, Cyber Security Framework for Banks, Data Localization Audit (SAR), Co-operative Bank IS Audit, Payment Aggregators/Gateways Audit, and Cyber Security Guidelines for NBFC.
• SEBI Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience Audit SEBI Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Framework (CSCRF) compliance, BSE/NSE/NCDEX Cyber Security Audits, and SEBI Accessibility Audit Services for stock exchanges, brokers, and market intermediaries.
• IRDA Cyber Security Audit IRDA Cyber Security Audit and ISNP Security Audit services for insurance sector organizations.
• ISO Compliance & Certification Services Consulting, implementation, and audit services for ISO 27001, ISO 27701, ISO 20000-1, ISO 27017, ISO 22301, ISO 27018, and ISO 42001 management system certifications.
• SOC Compliance & Attestation SOC 1 and SOC 2 (Type 2) compliance and attestation services covering Trust Service Criteria including Security, Availability, Processing Integrity, Confidentiality, and Privacy.
• VAPT Services Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing services including SAST/DAST scanning, web application security testing, network security testing, wireless testing, API security testing, mobile app testing, source code review, threat modeling, and red teaming.
• CISO-as-a-Service & DPO-as-a-Service Turnkey managed services providing outsourced Chief Information Security Officer and Data Protection Officer functions, FedRAMP Assessment, NIST 800-53/800-171 assessment services.
• Data Privacy Consulting Compliance consulting, implementation, and audit services for GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, COPPA, FERPA, and DPDPA privacy frameworks including data mapping, DPIA, policy design, ROPA documentation, and privacy governance.
• Cybersecurity Training & Staff Augmentation Corporate training programs for ISO certifications, custom cybersecurity training, and staff augmentation services providing certified cybersecurity professionals on a contract basis.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% client retention rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Program (Resellers, Consultants, System Integrators)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal partner program enabling resellers, consultants, and system integrators to deliver Shieldbyte cybersecurity solutions. Includes collaboration modes for authorized resellers, value-added distributors, and global strategic alliances. Partners receive enablement, demos, technical guidance, co-marketing, and joint execution support.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SecurityScorecard: Leading third-party cyber risk management (TPRM) SaaS platform. Directly competes with ShieldRisk AI on continuous vendor risk monitoring, SBOM tracking, and AI-driven risk intelligence for enterprise buyers.
• Securonix: Cybersecurity SaaS vendor specializing in SIEM/insider threat and security analytics. Comparable as a niche cybersecurity product vendor that overlays AI/ML capabilities, similar positioning to Shieldbyte's AI-driven platforms.
• Kroll (Cyber Risk Advisory): Global risk consulting firm with a dedicated cyber risk practice offering incident response, cyber risk assessments, and regulatory-aligned audits. Comparable to Shieldbyte's CERT-In empanelled audit and advisory model at a global scale.
• KnowBe4: Market-leading security awareness and phishing simulation platform. Directly competes with ShieldPhish on AI-driven phishing simulation, behavioral risk scoring, and adaptive learning for employee cyber resilience.
• ValueMentor (now part of Inspira): India/Middle East cybersecurity consultancy providing PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and RBI/SAMA compliance audits. Comparable in size and service portfolio to Shieldbyte, serving regulated enterprises across BFSI.
• Aujas Cybersecurity: Indian cybersecurity services firm specializing in risk advisory, identity management, and managed security services. Closely comparable mid-sized Indian competitor serving BFSI and IT verticals with similar GTM.

Emerging players

• Panorays: AI-driven third-party cyber risk management platform focused on automated vendor assessments. Closely comparable to ShieldRisk AI as a SaaS-first TPRM competitor targeting enterprise supply-chain security.

Broad incumbents

• Wipro (Cybersecurity Services): Large global IT services firm with a sizable cybersecurity and risk consulting practice serving BFSI, healthcare, and government. Directly comparable to Shieldbyte in regulatory audit and managed security services, though at vastly larger scale.
• Tata Consultancy Services (Cybersecurity Practice): Indian IT services major with a cybersecurity and compliance arm covering RBI/SEBI-aligned work, ISO certification, and VAPT. Targets the same regulated enterprise buyers as Shieldbyte, with global delivery scale.
• Infosys (Cybersecurity and Risk Services): Global IT services firm with a managed security services and compliance practice including GDPR, ISO 27001, and SOC compliance. Competes for many of the same regulated enterprise audit and compliance budgets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance24 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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