Saarth Infosec

What Saarth Infosec does

Saarth Infosec Private Limited is a Pune-headquartered information security, cyber security, data security, and data privacy services firm operating across India through offices in Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolhapur, Satara, and Sangli. The company delivers a two-tier service portfolio: Strategic Security Offerings comprising CISO as a Service (vCISO), DPO as a Service (vDPO), ISM as a Service (vISM), Cloud Services delivered in partnership with established Cloud Service Providers, and Enterprise Application Services (ERP, HRMS, CRM, custom apps); and Standard Security Offerings spanning IT/Network/Application Security, VAPT, Data Security & Cryptography, Cyber Security, Operations Security, HR Security, IAM, Communications Security, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery, Digital Forensics, Security Assessments & Certifications, Security Training & Staffing, and Physical & Environmental Security.

Underlying the portfolio is the proprietary SIDCSF (SAARTH Information, Data, and Cyber Security Framework), a five-pillar methodology covering Visibility & Assets Lifecycle Management, VAPT, Patching & Prevention, Deception & Detection, and Response & Recovery. The firm is led by Director & CISO Mohan Jadhav (20+ years multi-national security experience) and Director & COO Shashikiran Wali (15+ years IT applications experience), who position deep practitioner expertise and a 'simplified, business-aligned' security approach as the core differentiator.

Commercially, Saarth Infosec runs a hybrid revenue model combining subscription/retainer engagements (vCISO, vDPO, vISM) with project-based professional services and managed services for Cloud and Enterprise Applications. Pricing is fully quote-based with no public rate cards, and the go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales (phone hotline, email, website inquiry) with a partner channel program targeting IT firms and independent consultants for geographic expansion. Customer evidence includes engagements with a software development company, a media publishing company (ISO 27001 certification delivered), and a PAN India bank, indicating a primarily enterprise customer mix with an SMB secondary segment. The firm received Startup India recognition in May 2021 and remains privately held with no disclosed external funding.

Name

Saarth Infosec

Legal name

SAARTH INFOSEC PRIVATE LIMITED

Website

https://saarthinfosec.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saarth Infosec is a Pune-based cybersecurity and data privacy services firm serving enterprises and SMBs across India with strategic advisory (vCISO, vDPO, vISM), VAPT, compliance, cloud, and managed security services delivered through its proprietary SIDCSF framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAEAG

Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Technology & Digital Consulting

SECONDARYBPAKAHAM

Data Security & Privacy Services (DLP, Encryption, Privacy Ops)

Business & Public Services/Security & Investigations Services/Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Services

SECONDARYBPAEAMAG

Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps)

Business & Public Services/IT & Digital Services (Managed Services, Systems Integration)/IT Outsourcing & Offshoring Services

SECONDARYEDAOAIAK

Application Security & Secure Software (DevSecOps)

Education/Vocational, Technical & Trade Education/IT, Networking & Cybersecurity Certifications

Keywords

• Information security services
• Cyber security consulting
• Vulnerability assessment testing
• Data privacy compliance
• Managed security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Strategic Security Services: Long-term strategic security consulting services including CISO as a Service (vCISO), DPO as a Service (vDPO), and ISM as a Service (vISM). These are ongoing advisory and governance services provided as subscription or retainer engagements.
2. Standard Security Services: Implementation and operational security services including IT Security, Network Security, Application Security, Data Security, Cyber Security, VAPT, Operations Security, Human Resource Security, Communications Security, and Digital Forensics. Typically project-based or ongoing managed services.
3. Enterprise Application Services: Enterprise-grade business application development and services including ERP, HRMS, F&A, CRM, and custom applications. Provided on project or services basis.
4. Cloud Services: Cloud hosting platforms and services (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, XaaS), cloud migration services, and cloud security services. Provided through partnerships with established Cloud Service Providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Saarth Infosec delivers information security, data security, cyber security, and data privacy services to enterprise clients across India. Its portfolio is split between Strategic Security Offerings (vCISO, vDPO, vISM, Cloud Services, Enterprise Application Services) delivered as ongoing advisory/retainer engagements, and Standard Security Offerings (IT Security, Network Security, Application Security, VAPT, Data Security, Cyber Security, Operations Security, IAM, Communications Security, BCPDR, Digital Forensics, Security Assessments and Certifications, Security Training, Physical Security) delivered as project-based or managed services. Engagements are executed under the company's proprietary SIDCSF framework.

Product overview

Saarth Infosec is an information, data, cyber security, and data privacy services company offering a portfolio of strategic and standard security service offerings. The portfolio includes strategic services (CISO as a Service, DPO as a Service, ISM as a Service, Cloud Services, and Enterprise Application Services) delivered through a proprietary SIDCSF framework, complemented by standard security offerings covering IT Security, Network Security, Application Security, VAPT, Data Security, Cyber Security, Operations Security, Human Resource Security, Identity and Access Management, Communications Security, Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery, Digital Forensics, Security Assessments and Certifications, Security Training and Staffing, and Physical and Environmental Security. The company is headquartered in Pune, India and is recognized as a Startup India company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CISO as a Service (vCISO) Virtual Chief Information Security Officer service providing strategic security leadership, governance, risk and compliance advisory, and development of security policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines for enterprises lacking an in-house CISO.
• DPO as a Service (vDPO) Virtual Data Privacy Officer service providing data privacy advisory aligned with GDPR and other international compliance and regulatory requirements.
• ISM as a Service (vISM) Virtual Information Security Manager service for protecting critical business assets, defending from threats, monitoring security posture, and managing compliance and audit requirements.
• Cloud Services (CS) Cloud hosting platforms and services (PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, XaaS), cloud migration, cloud security services, and cloud standards assessments and certifications delivered in partnership with established Cloud Service Providers.
• Enterprise Application Services (EAS) Enterprise-grade business application development and services including ERP, HRMS, Finance and Accounting, CRM, Project Management, Sales and Distribution, BPM, EAM, SCM, Business Intelligence and Automation, and custom applications.
• IT Security Comprehensive IT security services covering network, compute, storage, applications, operations, access management, communications, and data transfer channels across multiple security domains.
• Network Security Network security management services maintaining integrity of computer networks and data, including deployment and management of security tools for hardware and software, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Application Security (AppSec) Application security services including secure coding practices training, software code testing, application testing using security frameworks, and protection of on-premise, web-hosted, and cloud-hosted applications.
• VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing) Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to identify, classify, and prioritize vulnerabilities, discover loopholes, and strengthen security controls in computer systems, applications, and network infrastructure.
• Data Security and Cryptography Data security services including encryption, hashing, tokenization, key management, and protection of data throughout its lifecycle (in process, transit, at rest, backup, retrieval, and disposal).
• Cyber Security Cyber security services for protection of internet-connected systems from cyber threats, including hardware, software, and data security, with focus on security posture assessment and breach prevention.
• Operations Security (OpSec) Operations security and risk management services for classifying information assets, determining protection requirements, and preventing sensitive information from unauthorized access.
• Human Resource Security HR security services covering employee on-boarding and off-boarding processes, separation of duties, and access management to business and IT resources based on justified business needs.
• Identity and Access Management (IAM) IAM services providing a framework of business processes, policies, and technologies for managing electronic identities, including single sign-on, two-factor/multi-factor authentication, privileged access management, and identity lifecycle management.
• Communications Security (ComSec) Communications security services protecting network communications and telecommunications from unauthorized access, including security hardening of routers, firewalls, IDS/IPS, VoIP, and video conferencing infrastructure.
• Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery (BCPDR) Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Disaster Recovery planning services for business-critical resources including people, IT, applications, and customer support to ensure business survival and sustenance.
• Digital Forensics Digital forensics investigation and analysis services to gather and preserve evidence from computing devices suitable for court presentation, engaging technology, business, legal, and regulatory experts as needed.
• Security Assessments and Certifications Internal and external audit services for ISMS, PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, HIPAA, TISAX, and assistance achieving international certifications including ISO Standards, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX, TISAX, GDPR, and Cloud Security Standards.
• Security Training and Staffing Security awareness training for employees, technology and business leadership training, international security certifications, and provision of experienced security staff on contract basis.
• Physical and Environmental Security Physical and environmental security services protecting business organization and assets from physical threats including theft, service interruption, physical damage, compromised system integrity, and unauthorized disclosure.
• SIDCSF (SAARTH Information, Data, and Cyber Security Framework) Proprietary security framework enabling clients to make informed decisions through five pillars: Visibility and Assets Lifecycle Management, Vulnerability Assessments and Pen-Testing, Patching and Prevention, Deception and Detection, and Response and Recovery. SIDCSF is the underlying methodology used across the firm's service engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• ISO 27001 (ISMS) Certification achieved within agreed and stringent schedule for leading media publishing company
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Established Cloud Service Providers (CSP)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with established Cloud Service Providers to offer clients Cloud Hosting Platforms and Services including PaaS, SaaS, IaaS, XaaS, Cloud Migration Services, Cloud Security Services, and Cloud Standards Assessments and Certifications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Kratikal Tech: India-focused cybersecurity services and product firm offering VAPT, compliance, and security awareness training. Comparable in VAPT, security training, and India enterprise/SMB customer base, with a slight product tilt.
• Sequretek: Mumbai-based cybersecurity services and product company providing managed detection, endpoint security, and advisory services. Comparable in delivering MSSP-style services plus strategic advisory to Indian enterprises.
• eSec Forte Technologies: Indian cybersecurity services firm offering VAPT, compliance, managed security, and digital forensics to enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable in service mix, India-domestic focus, and target verticals (BFSI, IT/ITES, healthcare).
• Security Brigade: Mumbai-based cybersecurity consulting and services company specializing in application security, VAPT, and cloud security for enterprise clients. Closely comparable on standard security offerings, AppSec focus, and enterprise sales motion in India.

Broad incumbents

• Infosys (Cyber Security Services): Indian IT services giant with a dedicated cybersecurity services unit covering identity, cloud security, GRC, and managed detection. Competes with Saarth for large enterprise GRC and security transformation mandates in India.
• Wipro (Cybersecurity Services): Global IT services major with a large cybersecurity practice covering advisory, GRC, managed security, and digital forensics. Overlaps with Saarth's full services portfolio but at vastly larger scale and with global delivery capability.
• Inspira Enterprise: India-focused IT services and cybersecurity system integrator offering managed security, networking, and enterprise security solutions. Comparable in targeting Indian enterprise and government customers across similar service categories.
• KPMG India (Cyber Security practice): Big 4 advisory with a significant India cybersecurity practice covering GRC, ISO certifications, and vCISO-style advisory. Competes with Saarth on strategic advisory and compliance mandates for large Indian enterprises.

Regional players

• Quick Heal Technologies: Pune-headquartered cybersecurity vendor primarily known for consumer and SMB endpoint/antivirus products, with enterprise security offerings. Comparable in India market presence and security brand recognition, but product-led rather than services-led.

Emerging players

• Acalvio Technologies: India/US cybersecurity firm combining services with a deception-based Active Defense platform. Comparable in targeting Indian enterprise customers for advanced security programs, though with stronger proprietary product orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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