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SISA Expands Its Forensics Leadership with SAPPERS: A New Arm for Proactive DFIR
July 25, Bengaluru – SISA, a global forensics-driven cybersecurity company for the digital payments industry, with over 18 years of breach investigation experience, today announced the launch of SISA SAPPERS, its new consulting and research arm focused on proactive Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR). SISA SAPPERS brings a new dimension to cybersecurity that is designed to help organizations move beyond reactive recovery by embedding forensic intelligence earlier in the threat lifecycle.
Cyberattacks today are more advanced, more evasive, and more frequent. Traditional response models, which rely on alerts or post-breach indicators, are often too late. In this environment, cybersecurity must evolve from just investigating incidents to anticipating them. SISA SAPPERS addresses this gap with a proactive approach to DFIR – applying deep investigative insight before an incident occurs, so organizations can detect, contain, and prevent threats with greater precision and confidence.
Rooted in more than 1,100 breach investigations and trusted as one of only four PCI-recognized forensic investigators worldwide, SISA’s legacy has always been shaped by its fieldwork. From uncovering root causes to working hand-in-hand with regulators and national cybersecurity agencies, SISA has been at the forefront of incident response for over a decade. The SISA SAPPERS launch builds on this legacy, transforming deep investigative expertise into a forward-leaning, research-powered capability – one that helps organizations fortify their defenses before adversaries strike.
SISA SAPPERS brings together three pillars of proactive DFIR: Proactive Consulting Services, Threat Research & Deep Forensics. Whether it is identifying undetected intrusions, validating detection and response layers through real-world simulations, or studying the latest adversarial techniques, SISA SAPPERS delivers end-to-end visibility into both known and unknown risks.
Dharshan Shanthamurthy, Founder and CEO of SISA says, “Every breach that we have investigated tells a story of something missed, overlooked, or delayed. That’s what has always driven us: to understand not just what failed, but why. With SISA SAPPERS, we are putting that learning to work, upstream. This is our call to shift the mindset, from treating forensics as a post-mortem to making it a living, breathing part of defense. Because prevention is no longer about prediction, it’s about perception, powered by forensic clarity. That’s the future we are building.”
SISA SAPPERS assessments are designed to go beyond surface-level checks. They are forensic by design – every engagement is grounded in root cause analysis, evidence-driven detection, and contextualized recommendations that align with the organization’s business and regulatory environment. The team brings nuanced understanding of frameworks such as RBI-CSITE, SEBI’s Cyber Resilience Framework, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and others, thus ensuring every output is both technically precise and regulator-ready.
The launch of SISA SAPPERS is also part of the Company’s broader vision to reimagine security through the lens of intelligence-led forensics. With thought leadership initiatives like the SISA Top 5 Report and the Global Digital Threat Report 2024 (in partnership with CERT-In and CSIRT-Fin), SISA has consistently shaped industry focus on emerging cyber risks. SISA SAPPERS builds on this foundation, applying forensic depth to proactive assessments to help organizations improve detection maturity, reduce dwell time, and strengthen overall readiness. Operating across the full spectrum from early warning detection to post-breach investigation, SISA SAPPERS brings the power of real-world investigative intelligence to every stage of the defense lifecycle.
Speaking about the launch, Vishwas Patel, Joint MD, Infibeam Avenues Limited and Chairman Payments Council of India, said, “The gap between detection and compromise is still far too wide in most organizations. Attackers are getting better at hiding in plain sight, often staying undetected for weeks, sometimes months. At the same time, regulatory frameworks are evolving to demand not just incident response, but demonstrable preparedness. This is why a capability like SISA SAPPERS is critical. It brings much-needed depth to proactive detection and makes forensics a living part of cyber defense, not just a post-incident checklist. That is the kind of shift our industry must embrace.”
As cybersecurity continues to grow in complexity, SAPPERS positions SISA and its clients ahead of the curve, with the tools, talent, and thinking needed to strengthen resilience in a real-time world.
About SISA
SISA is a Leader in Cybersecurity Solutions for the Digital Payment Industry. As a Global Payment Forensic Investigator of the PCI Security Standards Council, we leverage forensics insights into preventive, detective, and corrective security solutions, protecting 1,000+ organizations across 40+ countries from evolving cyberthreats. Our suite of solutions from AI-driven compliance, advanced security testing, agentic detection/ response and learner focused-training has been honoured with prestigious awards, including from Financial Express, DSCI-NASSCOM and The Economic Times. With commitment to innovation, and pioneering advancements in Quantum Security, Hardware Security, and Cybersecurity for AI, SISA is shaping the future of cybersecurity. In the quantum space, we offer Quantum Risk Assessments, QBOMs (Quantum Bill of Materials), and strategic Quantum Briefing Sessions—helping organizations prepare for the next wave of cyber threats through deep forensics intelligence.
For more information about our solutions and how they can revolutionize cybersecurity for digital payments, visit www.sisainfosec.com or contact mediaconnect@sisainfosec.com
SISA is a Leader in Cybersecurity Solutions for the Digital Payment Industry. As a Global Payment Forensic Investigator of the PCI Security Standards Council, we leverage forensics insights into preventive, detective, and corrective security solutions, protecting 1,000+ organizations across 40+ countries from evolving cyberthreats.
Our suite of solutions from AI-driven compliance, advanced security testing, agentic detection/ response and learner focused-training has been honored with prestigious awards, including from Financial Express, DSCI-NASSCOM and The Economic Times.
With commitment to innovation, and pioneering advancements in Quantum Security, Hardware Security, and Cybersecurity for AI, SISA is shaping the future of cybersecurity through cutting-edge forensics research.
