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Proposed new cyber security regulations will be a huge undertaking for financial institutions

Celent Banking

New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDSF) is one step closer to releasing cyber security regulations aided by the largest security hacking breach in history, against JP Morgan Chase. Mandated training of security will be required.

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Reduce your accounting firm’s cyber risks with these 8 actions

Abrigo

Demand for effective cyber risk management is so strong that the AICPA is developing common criteria for CPAs to use as they help clients evaluate their programs and efforts. A central method for creating a strong cyber security culture is generating awareness. Test employee awareness and compliance.

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Four Steps for Managing Third-Party Cyber Security Risk

FICO

The latest Assessment of Business Cyber Risk (ABC) report from the US Chamber of Commerce and FICO discusses four steps for improving third-party cybersecurity risk management. Would there be compliance exposure in the event of a breach at the supplier? Obtain evidence of ongoing compliance with standards (e.g., if necessary?

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Top Reasons to Promptly Upgrade Your AML Software

Abrigo

While many are minor application enhancements, some are bug fixes or critical cyber security enhancements that should be updated immediately. If there has been a regulatory change or update, your vendor should be staying on top of official notifications and providing you with compliant software before any mandatory compliance date.

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The depth of Macy's breach pushes PCI compliance investment

Payments Source

The ongoing threat of data breaches serves as a reminder that every business is subject to PCI DSS compliance, no matter their size. Any company that handles cardholder data in any way must adhere to PCI DSS standards, which can be time-consuming and expensive, writes Matt VanderZwaag, director of product development at US Signal.

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NYDFS Announces Draft Amendments to Cybersecurity Regulation

CFPB Monitor

On July 29, 2022, the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) released Draft Amendments to its Cyber Security Regulations. The Amendments, if adopted, would further regulatory trends and impose important new requirements on covered entities. The Amendments contain three significant changes relating to ransomware.

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Cuomo Says Credit Reporting Firms Should Comply With NY’s Cybersecurity Rules

PYMNTS

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that he wants credit reporting firms to comply with the state’s new cyber-security regulations in the wake of the massive Equifax hack , according to Reuters. Maine is currently the only state that requires credit agencies to register, but its law does not cover cyber security.