Built for NY DFS Cybersecurity Compliance
A compliance system built around regulatory frameworks — starting with NY DFS 23 NYCRR 500. Designed for businesses with 1-25 employees.
NY DFS Compliance
CompliantBuilt for Regulated Businesses
Buffalo Sentinel is available in editions tailored to the regulation your business must follow.
NY DFS
23 NYCRR 500
PrimarySOC 2
Type II
HIPAA
Security Rule
ISO 27001
2022
PCI DSS
v4.0
Go from finding gaps to fixing them — without switching tools.
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
Four layers of capability. Start with compliance coverage and add operations or automation when your business is ready.
Compliance Coverage
All Plans
Security Practices
All Plans
Operations
Automation
Every NY DFS Requirement, Covered
See exactly how Buffalo Sentinel maps to each section of 23 NYCRR 500.
Cybersecurity Program
Maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect information systems
Cybersecurity Policy
Written policies addressing 14 specific areas including data governance, access controls, and incident response
Penetration Testing & Vulnerability Assessments
Annual penetration testing and bi-annual vulnerability assessments
Audit Trail
Maintain audit trails to detect and respond to cybersecurity events
Access Privileges
Limit user access privileges and review periodically
Risk Assessment
Periodic risk assessments of information systems
Third Party Service Provider Security
Written policies for third-party vendor security
Multi-Factor Authentication
MFA for remote access and privileged accounts
Training and Monitoring
Cybersecurity awareness training for all personnel
Encryption of Nonpublic Information
Encryption of nonpublic information in transit and at rest
Incident Response Plan
Written incident response plan with specific procedures
Notices to Superintendent
Notify DFS within 72 hours of cybersecurity events
Compliance Without the Complexity
Built for businesses that don't have a compliance team.
Get Compliant Without Hiring a Team
Three steps to audit-ready compliance. No consultants, no jargon.
Set Up Your Program
Answer a few questions about your business. We create your compliance program, policies, and tracking automatically.
Run Your Security Practices
Send phishing tests, assign training, assess vendors, and track vulnerabilities. All built in.
Stay Audit-Ready
Automated evidence collection and deadline tracking keeps you compliant year-round.
Built for Small Regulated Businesses
Designed for businesses with 1-25 employees subject to NY DFS cybersecurity rules.
Trusted by Small Businesses
“As a 15-person insurance agency, we thought DFS compliance was impossible without hiring a consultant. Buffalo Sentinel proved us wrong.”
“The NinjaOne integration saved us hours of manual work. Evidence collection just happens automatically now.”
“Affordable, easy to use, and actually built for small businesses. This is what we needed.”
Need Hands-On Help?
Beyond our platform, we offer hands-on IT and security services for small businesses.
Managed IT Services
Complete IT support for small businesses - help desk, monitoring, and maintenance.
Compliance Consulting
Expert guidance for NY DFS compliance when you need hands-on help.
Security Assessments
Penetration testing and vulnerability assessments for your business.
Cybersecurity Training
Security awareness training and phishing simulations for your team.
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