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Navigating the regulatory landscape of the financial sector has always been challenging, and the evolving standards of the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) are no exception. This blog post explores the NYDFS, the 23 NYCRR Part 500 cybersecurity regulations, and the newly introduced requirement for annual User Access Reviews (UARs) for financial institutions.
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is a regulatory agency responsible for supervising and regulating financial services and products in the state of New York. Created in 2017, NYDFS oversees a wide range of financial entities, including:
The NYDFS aims to secure the financial system, protect consumers from financial fraud, and promote economic growth through regulation, enforcement, and policy development.
The 23 NYCRR Part 500 Cybersecurity Regulation is designed to enhance cybersecurity practices among financial institutions under NYDFS jurisdiction. Effective since March 1, 2017, it has undergone multiple amendments.
Recent amendments now mandate annual UARs for all financial institutions under NYDFS jurisdiction. This requirement, part of section 500.7, focuses on access privileges and management:
Many financial institutions face challenges due to self-hosted applications or systems without APIs, making UARs a manual, time-intensive process. This increases the risk of errors, delayed anomaly detection, and reactive incident responses.
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The amended NYDFS regulations bring stricter requirements for financial institutions operating in New York. While compliance can be complex, our identity consultants specialize in implementing solutions that align with regulatory needs while enhancing identity security programs.
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