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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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DFS Warns of Cybersecurity Risk from Cisco Devices

Authorities have found Cisco’s ASA (Adaptive Security Appliances) and Firepower devices, which many organizations use as part of their network security, to have critical weaknesses.

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REMINDER: Cybersecurity Requirements Coming Nov. 1st

​There’s one last deadline coming up for insurance agencies and others subject to New York’s cybersecurity requirements for financial services companies regulation. By November 1st of this year, all businesses covered…

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DFS Urges Cyber Precautions Due to World Events

The New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) today advised all entities it regulates to prepare for increased risks of cyber attacks resulting from recent global conflicts.

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Reporting Cybersecurity Incidents

The New York financial services cybersecurity regulation requires you to notify the state Department of Financial Services if you are victimized by cyber criminals.

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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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