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.…
Question from a Big I NY member: “Question regarding data retention. In our agency management system (AMS), we retain files as long as the provider does. Is that acceptable? We do so for protection,…
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)…
We are pleased to announce the creation of another new resource to help independent insurance agencies comply with the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation. The new tool helps agencies…
Big I New York has unveiled a new resource to help agencies comply with part of the New York financial services cybersecurity regulation. Specifically, it will make it easier for you…
January 2025 has brought with it fresh batches of lake effect snow and a new cybersecurity regulation compliance filing season. Sometime between now and April 15, each agency must log…
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…
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…
We’d like to remind all Big I New York members of the upcoming deadline for compliance with new cybersecurity requirements. Last November 1st, the New York State Department of Financial…
The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) last week warned all financial services companies of a new cybersecurity threat targeting information technology (IT) help desks and service centers. A letter dated…