The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation, also known as 23 NYCRR 500, consists of rigorous cybersecurity rules for covered financial institutions like credit unions, banks and insurance firms. Its goal is to protect sensitive nonpublic information, and it applies to all entities that are regulated by DFS and their unregulated third-party service providers.
This guide provides a partial overview of NYDFS requirements and some of the steps you need to take to fulfill them, including:
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation, also known as 23 NYCRR 500, consists of rigorous cybersecurity rules for covered financial institutions like credit unions, banks and insurance firms. Its goal is to protect sensitive nonpublic information, and it applies to all entities that are regulated by DFS and their unregulated third-party service providers.
This guide provides a partial overview of NYDFS requirements and some of the steps you need to take to fulfill them, including:
Appointing a CISO
Implementing a third-party service provider policy
Performing a risk assessment
Limiting access privileges
Appointing a CISO
Implementing a third-party service provider policy
Performing a risk assessment
Limiting access privileges