Getting Ahead of the Curve
Plan, people, policies
Under the guidance of Maria Vullo, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) created and finalized cybersecurity regulations for the banks, insurance companies, money transmitters, credit unions, brokers, and mortgage bankers that they oversee. These companies and institutions run the gamut in size and sophistication of their systems. So, they looked at it individually but reviewed the risk level and factors of each one.
Addressing the Vertical – Cybersecurity in All Directions
And So, It Grows
First, it was a widespread, if not generic, notion – you need to protect your personal information. Then we began to call it cybersecurity, and it was applicable to your business as well. It was still a concept that blanketed data generically – the overall message was that you need to protect all of the data. Change passwords, use firewalls. Do you have an anti-virus installed?