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We were tired of sending the same 8 links over WhatsApp
Every week our consultants get the same question from a CIO or founder. “Do you have a quick DPDP checklist?” “Can you share your AI policy template?” “Where is that masterclass link again?”. So we made one place that lists all of it.
Nothing here is gated on the first read. The DPDP assessment, the AI policy generator and the masterclass are free to consume. If you want a personalised follow-up, that is when a sales conversation starts.
This page is a working index, not a brochure. We update it quarterly as new tools ship and old ones get refreshed.
Average DPDP compliance prep cost
Rs 250 Cr
Maximum penalty under DPDP Act 2023, Section 33. The Act is in force; non-compliance penalties apply now.
Source: Sirius Star advisory practice, FY25 client engagements
Free assessments and generators
Start at the SBU that fits the problem
For data protection and DLP problems start at Secure Data Guard. It hosts our DPDP framing and the DLP brand pages.
For Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, SaaS productivity and endpoint security platforms see Cloud and M365.
For laptops, servers, printers, AV, UPS and networking hardware see IT hardware India: The Complete 2026 Procurement Guide.
For device lifecycle (procure to refresh to refurb to ITAD) see DLM.
Blog categories worth bookmarking
Bookmark the ones that match your stack
Endpoint: Bitdefender GravityZone, CrowdStrike Falcon, Sophos Intercept X.
Firewall: Fortinet FortiGate, SonicWall India: 2026 Firewall Buyer’s Guide for SMB and Mid, Palo Alto Networks.
Hardware: HP Laptops for Business India: 2026 ProBook EliteBook ZBook , HPE ProLiant Servers, Lenovo ThinkStation Workstation India: P-Series CAD Engineer, Apple Mac for Business.
MDM and mobility: Microsoft Intune, SOTI MobiControl.
Quick answers before you call
Is the DPDP assessment really free?
Yes. No signup required to take it. We do ask for an email if you want the scored PDF emailed. Otherwise the on-screen results are yours to screenshot or print.
Can I share the AI policy template with my legal team?
Yes. Download as editable Word. Your legal team can mark it up, change clauses, brand it. We do not lock the document. If your team needs help adapting it for a specific regulator, we offer paid advisory but it is genuinely optional.
How often is the masterclass updated?
We refresh the masterclass content quarterly. Last update was Q1 FY26. The next refresh adds the Data Protection Board enforcement update once notice cycles begin.
Do you publish a newsletter?
Yes, weekly Friday digest with the 3 best blog posts of the week plus one industry advisory. Signup form at the bottom of any blog post.
How do I propose a topic for the blog?
Email care@siriusstar.in with the question you wish someone would write up. If 3 other readers ask the same, it lands on our editorial calendar inside 30 days.
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Tell us the problem and we will point you at the resources that fit. Or skip the resources entirely and get a 8-hour quote on the actual stack. Whichever moves you forward faster.
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P.S. The DPDP assessment had its 1,000th completion last month. The pattern in the results: every Indian mid-market firm is strong on data classification and weak on breach-notification process. If yours hits that pattern, the masterclass section 4 walks through the 72-hour notification drill. That alone is worth the 60 minutes.
External references: MeitY DPDP Act 2023 · CERT-In advisories · RBI cyber resilience circulars · SEBI CSCRF 2024.