About OPSEC LABS

Building security that actually works

OPSEC Labs Team

Effective security rests on three pillars: People, Process, and Technology. Most frameworks lean heavily on one, usually technology. But the best firewall means nothing if employees click phishing links. The most robust policy fails if no one follows it.

We focus on calibrating all three to fit your organisational culture, industry realities, and risk appetite.

The right balance looks different for every organisation. A tech startup needs different controls than a healthcare provider. We find the mix that works for you, not with a borrowed template.

Whether you're pursuing your first security certification, or designing a privacy-first cloud architecture, we're here to walk you through it in action, not on paper.

10+
Years in Business
25+
Years Expertise
100+
Organisations Served
20K+
Audit Hours

Why "OPSEC Labs"?

Operations Security (OPSEC) is the discipline of identifying critical information and determining if it could be observed, interpreted, or exploited by adversaries. It's about protecting the small, seemingly innocuous pieces of data that, when combined, reveal the bigger picture.

We don't just defend against cyber criminals, we think about social engineers, competitors, insider threats, and surveillance. Real adversaries, not template threats.

Our Philosophy

The principles that guide us at OPSEC Labs

Risk-First Approach

We don't believe in one-size-fits-all security. Every organisation has unique risks, assets, and constraints. Our approach starts with understanding your specific threat landscape before recommending controls.

People Over Tools

The best security tools are worthless without the right processes and trained people. We focus on building security culture and capabilities within your team, not just installing products.

Business Enablement

Security should accelerate your business, not slow it down. We design controls that satisfy compliance requirements while minimising friction in your operations.

Defence in Depth

No single control is foolproof. We architect layered defences so that if one control fails, others continue to protect your assets. This resilience is key to surviving sophisticated and modern attacks.

Continuous Improvement

Security isn't a destination, it's a journey. Threats evolve, technologies change, and businesses grow. We help you build adaptive security programmes that mature over time.

Practical Pragmatism

We give you actionable advice you can implement, not theoretical frameworks that gather dust. Our recommendations are always grounded in real-world constraints of budget, time, and resources.

Our Journey

From concept to trusted security partner

Decades in the industry have taught us one thing: organisations don't fail at security because they lack tools—they fail due to a lack of operational alignment.

Startups lacking bandwidth to embed security into culture
Enterprises struggling to drive adoption across fragmented teams
Privacy treated as a checkbox until deadlines loom

These gaps led us to adopt the People, Process, Technology framework—security calibrated to your specific context, not reused from generic templates. For security to be sustainable, it must be integrated into the workflow, not bolted onto it.

Our approach continues to evolve, shaped by every specialist who joined our mission, every advisor who challenged our thinking, and every client who trusted us with their security.

2016
Conceptualised

OPSEC or Operations Security idea adopted and OPSEC.IN domain registered. Started working with businesses, government agencies, regulators, and startups

2021
Formally Registered

Established as OPSEC Labs Private Limited in Bengaluru. Registered with Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), Govt of India

2023
Team Expansion

Onboarded specialists, consultants, and advisors skilled in different domains of cyber security

2025
100+ Organisations

Added enterprise clients. Clocked 20K+ audit hours. Built expertise on regulations and standards in EU, Middle East and Asia regions

2026
Growing Stronger

Expanding capabilities, deeper partnerships, and new horizons

Today, we don't just secure infrastructure, we build resilience that allows our clients to innovate with confidence.

Our Core Team

Leadership with hands-on expertise in cybersecurity and data privacy

Niranjan Patil

Niranjan Patil

Founder & Director
Cybersecurity strategist and GRC Practitioner with 25+ years of experience helping 100+ organisations build practical security and privacy programmes. Founder of OPSEC Labs, he works with clients ranging from startups and Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of business verticals in India, US, and UK, to government bodies, defence and law enforcement agencies of the Republic of India. Read more
CISSP ISO 27001 LA IEEE Senior Member
Nivedita Koneri

Nivedita Koneri

Policy & Compliance Specialist

Data privacy and compliance specialist with expertise across global regulations including GDPR, PDPL, PDPA, DPF, EU Data Act, Indian statutory and regulatory requirements like IT Act 2000, DPDPA, IFC and also standards like ISO 27001. Builds compliance frameworks, processes, SOPs, and documentation for organizations.

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ISC2 CC ISO 27001 IA DPDPA Practitioner
Pallavi Patil

Pallavi Patil

Director

Core member driving operational excellence. Manages human resources, internal business processes, taxation, statutory compliance, accounts and governance, ensuring smooth functioning of business and regulatory adherence.

Our Services

End-to-end security and compliance services, from assessment to implementation to audit support

vCISO & Strategic Advisory

Strategic security leadership without full-time overhead. Board-level reporting, security programme management, cyber insurance negotiations, M&A security due diligence, vendor evaluations, contract reviews, and ongoing advisory for scaling organisations.

Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)

End-to-end implementation of governance frameworks and compliance standards. Help with certifications and audits like ISO 27001/27017/27018, SOC 2 Type I/II, PCI DSS, CSA STAR, CIS Controls, KSA ECC/CCC. From gap assessment and controls implementation to audit coordination and certification readiness.

Data Privacy & Regulations

Privacy programme design and implementation across jurisdictions. EU GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), India's DPDPA (Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023), KSA PDPL, EU Data Act, EU-US Data Privacy Framework, and cross-border transfer mechanisms (SCCs, BCRs). Includes DPIAs, RoPA, consent management, data mapping, and privacy-by-design integration.

Risk Management

Structured approach to identifying and prioritising security risks. Flexible framework adoption - OCTAVE (Operationally Critical Threat, Asset, and Vulnerability Evaluation), ISO 31000, or custom methodologies aligned to your context. Threat modeling based on STRIDE (Spoofing, Tampering, Repudiation, Information disclosure, Denial of service, Elevation of privilege), DREAD, business impact analysis, and risk register development.

VAPT & Security Testing

Comprehensive vulnerability assessments and penetration testing across web applications, mobile apps, APIs, networks, and infrastructure. Manual testing augmented with AI-powered tools and automated scanning. OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, and PTES methodologies to identify what attackers would find first.

Application Security

Security integrated into your development lifecycle. Secure SDLC implementation, static and dynamic code analysis (SAST/DAST), DevSecOps integration, threat modeling, and low-code/no-code platform audits. Helping engineering teams ship secure code without slowing down.

Cloud Security

Secure cloud architecture across AWS, Azure, and GCP. Configuration reviews, CSPM (Cloud Security Posture Management) implementation, multi-tenant isolation, air-gapped deployments, container security, and cloud-native controls. Aligned to CIS Benchmarks, CSA CCM, and Well-Architected frameworks.

Security Infrastructure

Design and deployment of enterprise security stack. SOC (Security Operations Centre) setup, SIEM implementation (Splunk, Sentinel, ELK), IAM/PAM/PIM programmes, EDR/XDR rollout, WAF (Web Application Firewall) / NGFW configuration, DLP, and on-premises secure IT infrastructure.

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Our Experience

Diverse industries served, real-world projects delivered

Industries We Serve

Our clients span diverse industry verticals and sectors

Government & Regulators National bodies, policy makers, standards authorities, defence organisations
Law Enforcement State police, central agencies, cyber cells, investigation units
Banking & Financial Services Payment processors, lending platforms, NBFCs, insurance providers
AI & Emerging Tech NLP, voice biometrics, agentic AI, enterprise AI, ML platforms
SaaS & Cloud Platforms B2B products, multi-tenant systems, enterprise software, cloud-native apps
EV & Clean Tech Charging networks, fleet management, green mobility, energy platforms
Engineering & Automotive Design services, automotive tech, R&D centres, manufacturing
Mining & Heavy Industry Mineral extraction, industrial operations, critical infrastructure
Utilities & IoT Smart metering, connected devices, utility providers, SCADA systems
Consumer & Retail FMCG, retail, D2C brands, e-commerce platforms
Hospitality Hotels, resorts, leisure experiences, guest data management
Sports Tech Performance analytics, fan engagement, wearables, sports platforms
IT Services System integrators, managed services, air-gapped systems, outsourcing
Education & Training Academia, training institutes, industry bodies, capacity building

Our Work

Real-world implementations from a decade of securing organisations, from first certification to enterprise-scale programmes

Government

National Payment Card Standards

OPSEC Labs contributed to India's comprehensive RuPay smart card manufacturing and processing standards for NPCI. Our team conducted vendor compliance audits across 25+ organisations nationwide on RuPay Standards.

National standard adopted industry-wide
Critical Infrastructure

Securing Critical Infrastructure

Comprehensive risk assessment, re-designed physical security controls and IT architecture for a CISF-protected mining establishment classified as critical national infrastructure.

Mature security posture post-implementation
AI & ML

Enterprise AI Platform Security

Our team spent three years designing and implementing ISO 27001, platform security, and data privacy controls for a global AI company offering NLP, voice biometrics, and agentic AI solutions.

ISO 27001 certified, enterprise clients onboarded
EV & Clean Tech

EV Charging Network Compliance

Two-year engagement implementing ISO 27001, PDPA, and KSA PDPL/ECC/CCC for a fast-growing EV charging management platform serving businesses across multiple countries.

Multi-jurisdiction compliance achieved
SaaS

EU Data Regulation Readiness

OPSEC Labs designed and implemented controls for EU Data Act, GDPR, and EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework compliance for a creative automation SaaS platform serving global enterprise clients.

EU market expansion enabled
Hospitality

Hospitality Data Privacy Overhaul

Comprehensive risk assessment, IT architecture redesign, and GDPR/DPDPA controls for a large hospitality brand managing sensitive guest data across properties.

Guest data protection framework deployed
IT Services

Enterprise SOC/SIEM Implementation

Our team designed and deployed comprehensive SOC and SIEM infrastructure for two large IT services organisations handling sensitive client data.

24/7 threat monitoring operational
Utilities & IoT

Utility Infrastructure Security

OPSEC Labs built the cybersecurity programme and business continuity plan for a utility services company providing smart metering and analytics to state agencies.

BCP tested and validated

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