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SOC2 for Regional Banks
If your regional bank depends on outside partners to manage IT systems, host sensitive data, or protect you from cyber threats, you already know that trust is non-negotiable. But in an era where threats evolve faster than most organizations can keep up, “trust” isn’t..
SOC 2 attestation is a security guideline that verifies a company's compliance with standards for managing customer data– and is considered one of the baselines in security compliance for financial institutions' vendors and third parties. It is also becoming a..
dfs500 regulation update 2023
Welcome to BBH Solutions' expert take on the 2023 DFS 500 regulation update—a crucial pivot point for financial services in NYC. At BBH, we don’t just see this as a compliance challenge; it’s a significant opportunity to fortify your future against digital threats.
MDR Outperforms EDR
Cybersecurity is increasingly recognized as one of the most significant threats facing businesses today. Notably, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are becoming prime targets for cyberattacks, despite the more publicized breaches at larger corporations.
Safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information in the Financial Sector
IT professionals in the financial services industry face a daunting task: protecting personal identifiable information (PII).
NY Shield Act
Are You NY SHIELD Act Compliant? Effective October 23, 2019, for the notification enhancements and March 21, 2020, for the data security requirements, New York’s “Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act,” also commonly referred to as the SHIELD Act, aims to..
DFS-500
With cybersecurity threats on the rise, the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYSDFS) enhanced its DFS-500 cybersecurity regulation, which protects financial institutions’ customer information and IT systems. The initial regulation went into effect in..
MSP Cost
Regional banks and other financial institutions rely heavily on the use of technology to conduct their day-to-day operations. Modern-day consumers want modern-day banking solutions, and this need to conform to consumer needs has shifted the internal IT infrastructure..
SOC 2 Certification
Financial institutions have complex requirements when it comes to compliance and security. This complexity is the reason many financial institutions work with managed service providers (MSPs). Most MSPs offer a high level of expertise and focus, but not all of them..
SOC 2 Vendor Management
As technological advances break their way into financial institutions, a need for enhanced security protocols has surfaced. Businesses and clients alike need a way to verify that the information they collect and provide is being stored and accessed securely to prevent..