Timothy Dodge

DFS: What To Do When Cyber Threats Increase

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) recently released new guidance to help insurance agencies and other entities prepare for times when cyber threats become more dangerous. The…

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DFS: Military Action Means Greater Cyber Risk

Insurance agencies and other financlal services businesses should be on the alert for increased cybersecurity threats because of recent events, the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) said…

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NY Cyber Reg: What Your Agency Must Do

As has been the case for the past nine years, sometime between now and April 15, each agency must log into the NYS Department of Financial Services (DFS) cyber portal…

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DFS Warns About ‘Vishing’ Cybersecurity Attacks

Last Friday the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) sent a heads-up to all cybersecurity leaders at firms it regulates: to watch out for vishing — voice phishing…

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