Insurance & financial services
NYDFS-ready cybersecurity leadership for agencies that can't staff a full-time CISO
Part 500, exams, and cyber insurance keep landing on the principal's desk. We step in as your designated cybersecurity leader — policy, risk, evidence, and incident readiness — without becoming another vendor in your stack.
What We Deliver
✓Part 500 gap assessment, exemption analysis when relevant, and a certification roadmap ownership can show
✓Fractional CISO designation with policies, risk assessment, and a reporting cadence owners trust
✓MFA, access-control, and audit-logging evidence packs for examiners and underwriters
✓Incident response plan, DFS notification decision tree, and a documented tabletop
✓Third-party / TSP risk starter plus ransomware resilience review with restore-test oversight
Package Recommendation
Best fit: Standard during exam or certification cycles · Comprehensive when exam pressure or board reporting is active
Proven Outcome
Insurance agency examination-ready in about 60 days — MFA, incident response, business continuity, and risk assessment from notice to approval.
Who This Is For
- •Insurance agencies and financial services firms subject to NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500
- •Principals and owners who need to certify compliance but lack internal security expertise
- •Organizations facing DFS examinations or audit requests
- •Agencies seeking cyber insurance coverage with underwriter-ready evidence
Free NYDFS Checklist
Download our comprehensive NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 checklist covering all cybersecurity requirements for financial services and insurance entities.
Download NYDFS ChecklistReady to Get Part 500 Ready?
Book a 30-minute introductory call. We'll assess your current state, identify gaps, and map out a certification roadmap — no obligation, no sales pitch.