33 min
#175 - Navigating NYDFS Cyber Regulation CISO Tradecraft®
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This episode of CISO Tradecraft dives deep into the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation, known as Part 500. Hosted by G Mark Hardy, the podcast outlines the significance of this regulation for financial services companies and beyond. Hardy emphasizes that Part 500 serves as a high-level framework applicable not just in New York or the financial sector but across various industries globally due to its comprehensive cybersecurity requirements. The discussion includes an overview of the regulation's history, amendments to enhance governance and incident response, and a detailed analysis of key sections such as multi-factor authentication, audit trails, access privilege management, and incident response. Additionally, the need for written policies, designating a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and ensuring adequate resources for implementing a cybersecurity program are highlighted. The podcast also offers guidance on how to approach certain regulatory mandates, emphasizing the importance of teamwork between CISOs, legal teams, and executive management to comply with and benefit from the regulation's requirements.
AuditScripts: https://www.auditscripts.com/free-resources/critical-security-controls/
NYDFS: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/cybersecurity
Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWrhNjHXG1rePtOQT-iHyhed2jfBaZud
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why Part 500 Matters Beyond New York
01:48 The Evolution of Financial Cybersecurity Regulations
03:20 Understanding Part 500: Definitions and Amendments
08:44 The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
14:33 Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity Regulations
20:23 The Critical Role of Asset Management and Access Privileges 25:37 The Essentials of Application Security and Risk Assessment
31:11 Incident Response and Business Continuity Management
32:36 Concluding Thoughts on NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation
This episode of CISO Tradecraft dives deep into the New York Department of Financial Services Cybersecurity Regulation, known as Part 500. Hosted by G Mark Hardy, the podcast outlines the significance of this regulation for financial services companies and beyond. Hardy emphasizes that Part 500 serves as a high-level framework applicable not just in New York or the financial sector but across various industries globally due to its comprehensive cybersecurity requirements. The discussion includes an overview of the regulation's history, amendments to enhance governance and incident response, and a detailed analysis of key sections such as multi-factor authentication, audit trails, access privilege management, and incident response. Additionally, the need for written policies, designating a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and ensuring adequate resources for implementing a cybersecurity program are highlighted. The podcast also offers guidance on how to approach certain regulatory mandates, emphasizing the importance of teamwork between CISOs, legal teams, and executive management to comply with and benefit from the regulation's requirements.
AuditScripts: https://www.auditscripts.com/free-resources/critical-security-controls/
NYDFS: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/industry_guidance/cybersecurity
Transcripts: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CWrhNjHXG1rePtOQT-iHyhed2jfBaZud
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Why Part 500 Matters Beyond New York
01:48 The Evolution of Financial Cybersecurity Regulations
03:20 Understanding Part 500: Definitions and Amendments
08:44 The Importance of Multi-Factor Authentication
14:33 Navigating the Complexities of Cybersecurity Regulations
20:23 The Critical Role of Asset Management and Access Privileges 25:37 The Essentials of Application Security and Risk Assessment
31:11 Incident Response and Business Continuity Management
32:36 Concluding Thoughts on NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation
33 min