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New: Cyber Reg FAQ Document

​We are happy to announce a new resource to help you comply with New York’s financial services cybersecurity regulation – a “frequently asked questions” document.  The seven-page file​ provides answers to some…

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New Cybersecurity Reg Compliance Tool – Asset Inventory Workbook

As we mentioned last week, the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation requires all covered entities (including all insurance agencies) to create and maintain an inventory of their information system assets. Entities have until Nov.…

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Enhanced Cybersecurity Requirements Coming May 1st

All New York regulated financial services companies, including insurance agencies, must implement additional cybersecurity procedures by May 1st. These requirements are part of the 2023 amendments the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS)…

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Another Resource To Help with Cyber Reg Compliance

We are pleased to announce the creation of another new resource to help inde​pendent insurance agencies comply with the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation. The new tool helps agencies…

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New Resource Helps You Comply With NY Cyber Reg

Big I New York has unveiled a new resource to help agencies comply with part of the New York financial servi​ces cybersecurity regulation. Specifically, it will make it easier for you…

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DFS: Beware Remote Workers With North Korean Ties

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has cautioned the businesses it regulates that some remote technology workers may be secretly acting on behalf of the North Korean…

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DFS Letter: Beware of Cyber Risks From A.I.

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) has cautioned the entities it regulates to be alert to cybersecurity risks resulting from using artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The department also…

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