Better Technology Services delivers enterprise-grade managed IT, cybersecurity compliance, and 24/7 support — built specifically for financial services firms navigating New York's most stringent regulations.
Cybersecurity Policy — Active
Enforced across all systems
Scheduled · 42 days out
Filed with NYDFS — Current
Last verified: Today
New York's cybersecurity regulation for financial services companies is one of the most demanding in the country. One gap in your IT program can mean NYDFS enforcement actions, fines, and reputational damage. We make compliance manageable.
NYDFS 23 NYCRR Part 500 applies to banks, insurance companies, mortgage servicers, money transmitters, and thousands of other financial services firms operating in New York. The regulation requires a comprehensive cybersecurity program — and regulators are actively enforcing it.
Whether you're preparing for an initial filing, responding to a NYDFS examination, or trying to understand what your obligations actually are, Better Technology Services has the hands-on experience to guide you through every requirement.
We design and document a full program tailored to your risk profile and business model.
Written policies covering data governance, access controls, encryption, and incident response.
Annual pen tests and bi-annual vulnerability scans — coordinated, documented, and remediated.
MFA enforced across all remote access, privileged accounts, and cloud applications.
Tested, documented IRP so your team knows exactly what to do — before an incident happens.
We prepare your Annual Certification of Compliance and supporting documentation.
NYDFS has levied fines exceeding $30 million against major institutions. Smaller firms are not immune — enforcement is active and growing.
Failure to comply can result in license suspension or revocation, effectively ending your ability to operate in New York.
Unmanaged IT environments are the #1 target for ransomware. The average cost of a financial services breach exceeds $5.9 million.
NYDFS enforcement actions are public. A consent order signals to clients, counterparties, and regulators that your controls failed.
Not sure where your firm stands? Our NYDFS Gap Assessment delivers a written findings report and remediation roadmap — mapped to every Part 500 requirement.
Request a Gap Assessment →Click any service to learn how it applies to your business and NYDFS compliance requirements.
24/7 proactive monitoring of all your endpoints, servers, and network devices. We detect and resolve issues — often before you know they exist.
Learn More →Multi-layered security including next-gen antivirus, email filtering (SpamTitan), dark web monitoring, and zero-trust network access.
Learn More →Comprehensive support for 23 NYCRR Part 500 obligations — from policy drafting to annual certification filing.
Learn More →Full deployment, management, and security hardening of your M365 environment — Teams, SharePoint, Exchange, Intune, and Azure AD.
Learn More →Encrypted, offsite backups with tested recovery procedures. We ensure your RTO and RPO meet regulatory and business requirements.
Learn More →US-based helpdesk with sub-1-hour response SLA for critical issues. Remote and on-site technicians available throughout New York.
Learn More →Design, installation, and management of business-grade network infrastructure including SD-WAN, failover, and managed firewalls.
Learn More →Enforce least-privilege access, MFA, and SSO across your organization — a key NYDFS Section 500.12 requirement.
Learn More →Annual pen tests and bi-annual vulnerability assessments required by NYDFS — by certified professionals with detailed remediation reports.
Learn More →Replace your legacy phone system with enterprise-grade cloud communications — unified voice, SMS marketing, and contact center. NYDFS-compliant and fully managed.
Explore UCaaS →Enterprise voice, business SMS, and cloud contact center — fully managed by BetterTech, 99.9% uptime SLA, and NYDFS-compliant out of the box. Most firms save 30–50% over their current telecom costs.
Generic IT providers don't understand the regulatory burden your business faces. We've spent years working inside NYDFS-regulated environments — financial services firms, insurance agencies, mortgage servicers, and money transmitters — and we built our service model around what they actually need.
With us, you're not buying a ticket and waiting in line. You get a dedicated team that knows your environment, your compliance obligations, and your business goals.
We've helped firms navigate NYDFS examinations, remediate findings, and build durable compliance programs from the ground up.
All support is handled by US-based technicians who understand your business context. No language barriers, no time zone confusion.
Monthly managed service agreements with no surprise bills. You always know what IT costs — and what's included.
Ransomware attacks don't happen at 9 AM on a Tuesday. Our team is available around the clock for genuine emergencies.
We standardize on enterprise-grade tools from Microsoft, Cisco, Dell, Bitdefender, and SpamTitan — not consumer-grade alternatives.
Avg. cost of financial sector data breach (Integrate.io, 2026)
Ransomware attacks preventable with timely patching (Deepstrike 2025)
Our maximum response SLA for critical incidents
Largest NYDFS fine to date — enforcement is real
We make switching to a new MSP — or adopting managed IT for the first time — straightforward and low-disruption. Here's what the first 30 days look like.
We audit your current IT environment, identify security and infrastructure gaps, and give you a clear picture of where you stand. No cost, no obligation.
You receive a clear, flat-rate proposal covering exactly what's included. We define SLAs, responsibilities, and your dedicated contacts.
Our engineers deploy monitoring agents, security tools, and documentation in a structured sprint — typically complete within 5 business days.
Monthly reporting, quarterly business reviews, and proactive recommendations keep your IT secure, compliant, and aligned with your growth.
After our NYDFS examination flagged three significant gaps, Better Technology Services came in, built a remediation roadmap, and had us fully compliant within 90 days. The team understands how regulators think — that's invaluable.
We had a ransomware attempt on a Friday evening. Better Tech's team had it contained and our systems clean before Monday morning. Knowing we have that level of emergency response lets us sleep at night.
Switching from our previous IT vendor felt like trading a flip phone for a smartphone. The RMM coverage, the Microsoft 365 hardening, the compliance documentation — it's a completely different level of service.
Alex conducts a structured 7-minute discovery to understand your IT environment, phone system, compliance posture, and current spend — then delivers a personalized savings analysis and recommendations.
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