About Us
Darknext
Founded in March 2020, DarkNext helps organizations build practical, audit-ready cybersecurity defenses. Empanelled by CERT-In since December 2024 for Information Security Auditing Services, we have delivered 80+ projects across India and the Middle East for banking, insurance, and technology clients, and are part of BSI’s ACP Program with strong industry partnerships. Our Founder, Lalit Vazirani, brings 24+ years of BFSI-focused cybersecurity experience, having led audits for major financial and telecom organizations, and holds ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 Lead Auditor certifications.
LALIT VAZIRANI
FOUNDER
Meet the team
The expertise behind DarkNext’s cybersecurity solutions.
Krishna R Jere
Associate Director
Vivek Gupta
Associate Consultant
Harshad Lataye
Consultant
Komal Nikam
Consultant
Sanika Suryavanshi
Consultant
We Protect What You’ve Built
We help organizations identify security risks, protect critical assets, and build stronger cybersecurity defenses through practical and reliable security solutions.
01
IDENTIFY
We map your assets, systems, and data to uncover where your real risks lie – before attackers find them first.
02
PROTECT
We implement safeguards including access controls, encryption, and staff training to limit the impact of potential threats.
03
DETECT
Continuous monitoring flags suspicious activity and anomalies in real time, so nothing slips through unnoticed.
04
RESPOND
When incidents happen, our team acts fast to contain, neutralize, and recover – minimizing downtime and damage.
Why Choose Us
What sets our approach apart
CERT-IN EMPANELLED
Recognized by India’s national cybersecurity authority (CERT-In) for delivering audit-grade security assessments you can trust.
REGULATORY EXPERTISE
Deep experience navigating RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, SAMA, and NCA compliance requirements – making regulatory audits straightforward, structured, and stress-free.
END-TO-END COVERAGE
From VAPT and red teaming to digital forensics and ISO certification support – all under one roof, with no need to juggle multiple vendors.
PRACTICAL SECURITY
Real-world testing methods that mirror actual attacker behavior, not just checkbox compliance that looks good on paper.