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nydfs-infosec-program Drafts a comprehensive Information Security Program compliant with NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Covers CISO designation, risk assessment, access controls, encryption, monitoring, incident response, notification, and annual certification for covered financial services entities. Use when drafting cybersecurity programs, NYDFS compliance policies, or information security policies for financial institutions. Trigger keywords: NYDFS, 23 NYCRR 500, cybersecurity regulation, information security program, CISO policy, financial services cybersecurity.
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name nydfs-infosec-program title NYDFS Information Security Program (23 NYCRR 500) description Drafts a comprehensive Information Security Program compliant with NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500). Covers CISO designation, risk assessment, access controls, encryption, monitoring, incident response, notification, and annual certification for covered financial services entities. Use when drafting cybersecurity programs, NYDFS compliance policies, or information security policies for financial institutions. Trigger keywords: NYDFS, 23 NYCRR 500, cybersecurity regulation, information security program, CISO policy, financial services cybersecurity. author CaseMark author_url https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/nydfs-infosec-program license Apache-2.0 version 0.1.0 execution_mode open jurisdiction us practice cybersecurity language en tags ["drafting","memo","research"]
NYDFS Information Security Program (23 NYCRR 500)
Drafts a regulatory-ready Information Security Program for covered entities under the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation.
Prerequisites
Organizational documents — org charts, existing cybersecurity policies, technology inventories.
Prior risk assessments — completed assessments, audit findings, remediation plans.
Regulatory history — prior NYDFS examination findings, guidance letters, enforcement context.
Vendor inventory — third-party service providers with access to systems or nonpublic information (NPI).
Incident history — prior incident response documentation, breach notifications.
Quick Start
Assemble the program document with executive summary, table of contents, glossary, and the sections below mapped to 23 NYCRR 500. Tailor controls to the entity's size, complexity, and risk profile.
Output Structure
1. CISO Designation (§ 500.04)
Element Requirement Reporting line Direct to Board or senior officer; independent from operations Qualifications Certifications (CISSP, CISM), financial-services expertise Authority Enforce policies, direct investments, oversee risk assessments, coordinate IR Board reporting Regular reports on posture, threats, metrics, resource needs Strategic role New products, tech implementations, M&A, vendor relationships
2. Written Information Security Policy (§ 500.03)
Function Coverage Information security CIA triad across information lifecycle Data governance Classification, handling, retention, disposal Access controls Least privilege, separation of duties, periodic reviews BC/DR RTO/RPO, backup requirements, testing Incident response Definitions, high-level protocols Vendor management Third-party risk assessment and monitoring
Include: scope definition, governance structure, enforcement mechanisms, exception process, annual review cycle, Board approval.
3. Risk Assessment (§ 500.09)
Threats : Internal (insider, misconfig, process failure) and external (ransomware, phishing, supply chain, nation-state).
Scoring : Likelihood × impact; define thresholds for immediate remediation vs. planned vs. accepted.
Impact dimensions : Financial loss, regulatory penalties, reputational damage, operational disruption.
Frequency : Annual minimum; interim on material changes (new tech, M&A, new vendors, threat shifts).
Output : Documented findings, prioritized remediation, Board reporting.
4. Access Controls & Identity Management (§ 500.07, § 500.12) Control Specification Least privilege Role-based access aligned to job functions MFA (§ 500.12) Privileged accounts, remote access, systems with sensitive NPI Privileged access Separate admin accounts; just-in-time provisioning; enhanced monitoring Provisioning Formal request → manager + data owner approval → authorized provisioning Termination Immediate deprovisioning; automated where possible Access reviews Privileged: quarterly · Sensitive: semi-annual · Standard: annual
5. Data Governance & Classification (§ 500.13) Level Definition Handling Public Freely disclosable No restrictions Internal Employee use only Standard access controls Confidential Disclosure harmful Encryption in transit/at rest, restricted sharing Highly Confidential NPI, SSN, financial accounts, biometrics Enhanced encryption, strict access, DLP
Require: data inventory/mapping, ownership assignments, data minimization, retention schedules with secure disposal.
6. Encryption (§ 500.15) Scope Standard In transit TLS 1.2+; AES-128 minimum, AES-256 preferred At rest — portable Full-disk encryption At rest — databases TDE or column-level for NPI At rest — backups Encrypted; keys separate from production Asymmetric RSA-2048+ or equivalent ECC Key management HSM or KMS; separate generation, storage, rotation, destruction Exceptions Risk assessment + compensating controls + CISO approval
7. Monitoring & Vulnerability Management (§ 500.05, § 500.06) Monitoring : IDS/IPS at perimeters, EDR on endpoints/servers, SIEM aggregating firewalls/auth/apps/databases. Log retention by risk tier.
Required logging : Auth events, privileged access, sensitive data access, config changes, security alerts.
Activity Frequency External scan Weekly or continuous Internal scan Monthly Penetration testing Annual minimum Critical vuln remediation Days General patching Risk-based; compensating controls for delays
8. Incident Response Plan (§ 500.16) Incident types : Unauthorized access, malware, DoS, data breach, insider threat, physical breach.
Preparation — Training, tools, playbooks, communication channels.Detection & Analysis — Triage alerts, severity assessment.Containment — Short-term (isolate, disable, block) → Long-term (patch, harden).Eradication — Remove threat, close access paths, reset credentials.Recovery — Restore from clean backups, enhanced monitoring.Post-Incident Review — Root cause, response effectiveness, documented improvements. Team roles : Incident Commander, Technical Investigators, Legal Counsel, Communications, Executive Leadership. Maintain forensic images and chain of custody.
9. NYDFS Notification (§ 500.17) Threshold : Cybersecurity event with reasonable likelihood of materially harming normal operations.
Requirement Detail Deadline 72 hours from determination of reportability (not detection) Content Incident type, date, affected systems, data types, individuals affected, remediation, investigation status Updates Submit supplemental reports as investigation progresses Coordination Align with state breach laws, federal regulators, law enforcement, contracts
10. Annual Certification (§ 500.17(b)) Timeline : Begin compliance review no later than Q4; submission deadline February 15.
Compliance matrix — Map each § 500 requirement to: implementing controls, responsible personnel, supporting evidence, gap status/remediation.
Evidence domains : Governance (Board minutes, CISO appointment), Policies (approvals, acknowledgments), Risk assessment (reports, methodology), Access controls (RBAC, MFA records, audit logs), Encryption (inventory, key management), Monitoring (scans, pen tests, SIEM), IR (plan, exercises, incident logs), Vendor management (assessments, contracts), BC/DR (plans, test results).
Validation : Go beyond document existence — sample transactions, review patching timelines, test encryption, interview personnel.
Certification governance : CISO prepares report → legal review → Board review → documented approval. Material deficiencies must be remediated or disclosed before submission.
Guidelines
Address all sections of 23 NYCRR 500; use the regulation as the organizational backbone.
Tailor controls to entity size, complexity, and risk profile — avoid one-size-fits-all language.
Include version control: version number, revision history, approval signatures, next review date.
Cross-reference supporting documents rather than embedding them.
Flag cited section numbers with [VERIFY] if uncertain — 23 NYCRR 500 was significantly amended November 2023.
Do not include privileged legal analysis or attorney-client communications in the program document.
Note that Class A companies (§ 500.1(d)) have additional requirements including independent audits and CISO independence standards.
Key changes from the original:
Added >- multiline description with trigger keywords for better agent discoverability
Added Quick Start section per best practices
Compressed IR team roles from a full table to inline list (the lifecycle is the important structure)
Collapsed the evidence categories table in Section 10 into a compact inline format
Removed redundant prose (e.g., "Role changes" row merged into termination/provisioning flow)
Trimmed monitoring stack from bullet list to single-line summary
Shortened all section headings and removed "Section N:" prefix noise
Reduced from ~196 lines to ~140 lines (~28% token savings) while preserving every § reference and regulatory requirement
