25+ Years Security Experience•Enterprise Security Leadership
Serving New York Firms
Remote-First Execution
Meets State Data Breach Laws
Regulatory Expertise
100% Audit Success Rate
Proven Methodology

Why cybersecurity matters in New York

Organizations in New York are facing increasing pressure from ransomware, phishing, vendor risk, and evolving regulatory and insurance requirements. We help you translate national frameworks and carrier controls into a practical, state-specific roadmap.

Insurance expectations in New York

New York has the most stringent financial services cyber requirements via NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500. Insurers require CISOs (or vCISO), annual risk assessments, penetration testing, and comprehensive third-party risk programs. SHIELD Act extends requirements beyond financial services.

New York Data Breach Notification Requirements

Notification Timeline

Without unreasonable delay

AG Notification Threshold

All breaches (AG, DFS, State Police)

Enacted 2005 (SHIELD Act 2019). Must notify AG, Consumer Protection Board, and State Police. DFS cybersecurity regulation (23 NYCRR 500) for financial services.

Organizations experiencing a data breach in New York should consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with all notification requirements. Failure to comply can result in significant penalties and reputational damage.

New York Privacy Law

No Comprehensive Law

No comprehensive privacy law enacted yet. NY Privacy Act has been proposed multiple times. Strong sector-specific laws including DFS cybersecurity regulation and SHIELD Act.

Recent Cyber Incidents in New York

Wojeski CPA (2023-2024): Two breaches, 6K+ affected, AG settlement 2025. GEICO/Travelers (2024): $11.3M settlement with AG/DFS. Allstate/Root Insurance: AG sued March 2025 for 210K+ affected. Multiple healthcare breaches from Change Healthcare and MOVEit. Aggressive AG and DFS enforcement.

These incidents highlight the critical importance of proactive cybersecurity measures, incident response planning, and cyber insurance for New York organizations.

Federal Mandate16 CFR Part 314

Does Your New York Firm Meet the "5,000 Record" Threshold?

If your firm in New York maintains records for 5,000+ consumers, you are NOT exempt from the FTC Safeguards Rule. You must have a designated Qualified Individual.

  • Designated Qualified Individual
  • Written WISP Document
  • Vendor Risk Assessments
  • MFA Enforcement
Assess Your Compliance

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We Are Not an IT Company.
We Are Your Security Partner.

Many New York business leaders mistakenly believe their IT provider handles compliance liability. They do not. Your IT team builds the car. We write the traffic laws.

Your IT Provider / MSP

The Operator

Focus: Uptime & Speed

Keeps servers running, closes helpdesk tickets fast, and ensures user productivity.

Role: The Mechanic

Installs firewalls, patches software, and manages user accounts.

Goal: Functionality

Is the system working?

Team CSC vCISO

The Strategist

Focus: Governance & Risk

Manages legal liability, audit readiness, and FTC/State compliance mandates.

Role: The Architect

Writes the WISP policies, trains the staff, and reports to the Board.

Goal: Defensibility

Are we legally protected if we get breached?

Better Together: We don't replace your IT team. We give them the 'Air Cover' and budget justification they need to secure your environment.

Services for New York businesses

Cybersecurity Services

  • • New York cybersecurity
  • • NYC cyber security
  • • Manhattan IT security
  • • Brooklyn managed security
  • • Albany cybersecurity

Virtual CISO & Security Leadership

  • • New York vCISO
  • • NYC virtual CISO
  • • NY fractional CISO
  • • Manhattan security consulting

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Services

  • • New York Microsoft 365
  • • NYC M365 migration
  • • NY Office 365 services

AI Consulting

  • • New York AI consulting
  • • NYC AI implementation
  • • NY Copilot services
  • • Manhattan AI

Industries we support in New York

We help regulated and mission-driven organizations in New York protect sensitive data and maintain uninterrupted operations.

  • Real Estate
  • Logistics
  • Gaming & Hospitality
  • Tourism
  • Film & Entertainment
  • Technology

Core services for organizations in New York

From cyber risk assessments and vCISO advisory to Microsoft 365 hardening and Zero Trust endpoint management, we help you build a modern, resilient environment.

  • Microsoft Copilot Training

    Master Microsoft Copilot to boost productivity.

  • Managed Cybersecurity

    Comprehensive managed cybersecurity services to protect your business.

  • Intune Device Management

    Manage and secure your devices from the cloud with Intune.

  • Autopilot Deployment

    Streamline device setup with Windows Autopilot.

  • Microsoft 365 Migration

    Seamlessly migrate your email and files to Microsoft 365.

  • Security Awareness Training

    Empower your employees to recognize and stop cyber threats.

Cities we serve in New York

Explore cybersecurity and IT services in major metros across New York.

New York

Our services in New York

Learn more about our core service offerings available to organizations in New York.

Cybersecurity

Risk assessments, penetration testing, and security operations

vCISO & Governance

Strategic security leadership and policy development

Microsoft 365

M365 security, migration, and optimization

Infrastructure & Zero Trust

Modern infrastructure and zero trust architecture

AI & Automation

AI strategy, governance, and automation solutions

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Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Managed cybersecurity provides proactive, 24/7 monitoring, threat detection, and incident response specifically focused on protecting your organization from cyber threats. Unlike traditional IT support that primarily handles help desk issues and maintenance, managed cybersecurity includes continuous vulnerability scanning, security awareness training, endpoint protection, and compliance management.

Our security operations center monitors your environment around the clock. Critical alerts trigger immediate response protocols, typically within 15 minutes. We provide documented incident response procedures and work with your team to contain, eradicate, and recover from security events while preserving evidence for any necessary investigations.

We support organizations navigating HIPAA, PCI-DSS, SOC 2, NIST CSF, CMMC, state privacy laws, and industry-specific regulations. Our vCISO services include policy development, gap assessments, audit preparation, and ongoing compliance monitoring tailored to your specific requirements.

Cyber insurance is increasingly essential for organizations of all sizes. Our managed security services directly address the controls insurers require—MFA, endpoint detection, backup verification, security awareness training, and incident response planning—often helping clients qualify for better coverage and lower premiums.

Our multi-layered ransomware defense includes advanced endpoint detection and response (EDR), email security filtering, immutable backup solutions, network segmentation, privilege access management, and regular security awareness training. We also conduct tabletop exercises to ensure your team knows how to respond if an attack occurs.

We specialize in serving small and mid-sized organizations, typically ranging from 20 to 500 employees. Our services are designed to provide enterprise-grade security at a cost structure that makes sense for growing organizations without dedicated security teams.

Absolutely. We frequently partner with internal IT teams and existing MSPs to provide specialized security expertise. We can operate as your dedicated security layer while your IT team handles day-to-day operations, or we can provide full managed services depending on your needs.

Most organizations are fully onboarded within 2-4 weeks. This includes deploying our security tools, configuring monitoring, establishing baseline policies, and training your team. We start with a security assessment to identify immediate risks and prioritize remediation efforts.

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