The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued guidance for small businesses attempting to comply with its cybersecurity regulations.

New York has had rules for financial institutions regarding cybersecurity in place since 2017. The state issued amended rules in 2023 that require financial institutions to conduct risk assessments more often and improve governance.

Aaron Nicodemus is the Editor-in-Chief of Compliance Week. He previously worked as a reporter for Bloomberg Law and as business editor at the Telegram & Gazette in Worcester, Mass. Email: aaron.nicodemus@complianceweek.com LinkedIn:...