According to CERT-In, there is a 30% YoY increase in cyber incidents involving small and medium businesses. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a crucial directive from September 1, 2025 for improving cyber resilience of the MSME sector in India. As per the directive, all MSMEs must undergo an annual cybersecurity audit by Cert-In empanelled auditors. This regulation ensures that even the smallest organisations are aligned with national cybersecurity standards — transforming digital security from a choice to a necessity. What is the CERT-In Annual Cybersecurity Audit? The Computer Emergency Response Team – India (CERT-In) has established a framework of cybersecurity obligations for organisations operating digital systems in India. One of the key components is the annual cybersecurity audit — requiring organisations, including many in the MSME segment, to have their cybersecurity posture assessed and verified on a yea...