Let us help you understand how your organization aligns with UIDAI’s security and compliance expectations, and how this audit can support your Aadhaar ecosystem integration.

  • Are you fully prepared for your upcoming UIDAI Sub-AUA / Sub-KUA audit?
  • Understanding the Requirement

UIDAI mandates that entities operating within the Aadhaar authentication ecosystem, including Sub-AUAs and Sub-KUAs, undergo periodic security audits.

These audits are required to validate adherence to UIDAI’s Information Security Policy and associated regulatory requirements governing authentication, data protection, and system security.

The audit must be conducted by a CERT-In empanelled security auditor, ensuring an independent and qualified assessment of compliance.

  • Regulatory Alignment

The audit is aligned with:

  • Aadhaar Act, 2016
  • Aadhaar Authentication Regulations, 2021
  • UIDAI Information Security Policy for AUAs / KUAs
  • AUA/KUA contractual and compliance obligations

Organizations are expected to demonstrate implementation of prescribed controls and maintain supporting evidence for validation.

Scope of the Audit

The assessment covers implementation of UIDAI-mandated controls across:

  • Authentication workflows and integration points
  • Aadhaar data handling and processing practices
  • Encryption and key management mechanisms
  • Access control and system authentication
  • Network and infrastructure security
  • Logging, monitoring, and incident handling
  • UIDAI Control Areas

As per UIDAI’s Information Security Policy, organizations are required to implement and maintain controls across key domains, including:

  • Data Protection and Privacy
  • Encryption and Data Security
  • Access Control
  • Audit and Compliance
  • Network Security
  • Incident Management
  • Data Retention and Disposal
  • Vendor and Third-Party Management
  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
  • Approach to the Audit

The audit is conducted using UIDAI-prescribed checklists and control requirements.

Cybernerds performs:

  • Review of policies, procedures, and agreements
  • Mapping of implemented controls against UIDAI requirements
  • Validation of technical and operational controls
  • Verification of supporting evidence for each control
  • Identification of compliance and non-compliance areas
  • Key Considerations

UIDAI mandates strict controls for handling Aadhaar-related data, including:

  • Secure handling and restriction of Aadhaar data
  • Mandatory encryption during transmission and processing
  • Controlled access to authentication systems
  • Proper consent capture and traceability
  • Governance over third-party integrations

Audit Deliverables

The audit engagement typically includes:

  • Compliance Audit Report
  • Control-wise Observations
  • Evidence Mapping Documentation
  • Compliance Certificate (on request)
  • Sample Report

Get a better understanding of how audit observations, control mappings, and evidence documentation are presented as part of the UIDAI compliance audit.

How Cybernerds Can Assist

As a CERT-In empanelled security auditor, Cybernerds conducts independent audits aligned with UIDAI requirements and expectations.

We can support your organization by:

  • Assessing implementation of controls against UIDAI guidelines
  • Providing structured visibility into compliance status
  • Documenting observations with supporting evidence
  • Mapping findings clearly to regulatory requirements
  • Call to Action

If you are planning or undergoing a UIDAI Sub-AUA / Sub-KUA audit, Cybernerds can support you with an independent and structured assessment approach.