NYDFS Cybersecurity Compliance Guidance tailored to your agency.

Understand what DFS expects today and how prepared your agency is for a cybersecurity review.

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THIS IS FOR YOU

Why agencies fail DFS reviews

Many firms already have cybersecurity policies in place.
The real question is whether those policies would fully stand up to a DFS review today.

As DFS expectations continue evolving, organizations are reassessing whether their current controls, documentation, and processes still align with what regulators actively expect.This assessment helps you identify potential gaps before DFS does.

WHAT YOU GET

Included in your risk assessment
This is the same type of assessment agencies typically pay thousands for. Offered free for a limited time.
1
Real-World Risk Scan
Simulates how a hacker would view your network in real time.
2
Security Gap Analysis
Find weak access points, password risks, and MFA issues.
3
Data Exposure Review
Identify sensitive data across cloud and internal systems.
4
Executive-Level Report
Clear, audit-ready
findings you can act on
immediately.

why motiva

Most IT firms know IT. We know what DFS auditors actually ask for.
Three reasons NY companies move from a generic MSP to Motiva.
DFS-approved
Walter is a DFS-approved instructor.
Few (if any) competing MSPs in New York can say this. Walter is approved by the Department of Financial Services to teach licensed insurance professionals.
Documented program
Policies, evidence, board reports. Not just controls.
We deliver the artifacts regulators ask to see: written cybersecurity program, risk assessment, board reports, audit cycles, and a multi-year maturity roadmap.
Audit-tested
100%
Audit pass rate across Motiva insurance and mortgage clients. Two-plus years. Zero fines. Zero violations.

TRUSTED ACROSS NEW YORK’S BEST

Your first call is with Walter, not a sales rep.

For 25 years, Walter Contreras has helped New York insurance agencies, mortgage lenders, and financial firms strengthen cybersecurity, reduce operational risk, and meet NYCRR 500, without confusion or overwhelm.

A graduate of Columbia Business School, a cybersecurity practitioner, and a DFS-approved instructor, Walter doesn't run sales calls. He runs working sessions.

Book a working session with Walter

WHAT YOU GET

What working with Motiva
actually looks like.

No hoops. No confusion. Just clear ways to
get what you need.

Managed IT & infrastructure
Reliable support, proactive maintenance, and predictable performance for producers, CSRs, and remote staff.
Cybersecurity protection
Endpoint security, identity, MFA, monitoring, and rapid response.
DFS compliance program
Written program, risk assessment, vendor management, IR, board reports, and annual certification.
Security Awareness Program
Manager portal, employee onboarding checklist, FAQ, phishing tests, built for non-technical staff.

Results you can measure.
Trusted by the best.

+100
Insurance & mortgage
firms protected
98%
First contact resolution
2+ yrs
Perfect compliance track record
100%
Client audit pass rate
“Motiva stands out for its exceptional communication, deep technical expertise, and genuine commitment to client satisfaction. Their team takes the time to understand issues, explains solutions clearly, and follows through — something we’ve never experienced with other IT providers.”
Robert Stone
Managing Director - Stone Insurance
“Motiva is consistently available, proactive, and dependable. Their ability to support remote work without disruption during critical moments made a real difference for our team.”
Ellen Zuckerman
Interstate Home Loan Center, Inc.

THE RESULTS

What it's like to run a company
that's already compliant.
1
Exam letters become forwards,
not fire drills.
You forward the email to Motiva. We assemble the response. You sign.
2
Carrier and partner audits
answered in days.
The evidence is already organized. Documentation is current. You don't lose a week.
3
Your team grows on systems that just work.
Producers, CSRs, and remote staff stop being IT's bottleneck. You focus on selling.

Q&A

Questions our agency owners
have asked before booking.
Do I really fall under NYCRR 500? +
Most NY-licensed insurance agencies do. We'll confirm your status (and whether a limited exemption applies) on the readiness call.
What if I already have an MSP? +
We work with agencies that have an existing MSP. In many cases we co-manage compliance and security while your current provider keeps day-to-day support.
How long does a typical engagement take? +
Initial readiness assessment: 2–3 weeks. Documented program in place: 60–90 days. Annual cycle: ongoing.
Will switching to Motiva disrupt my agency? +
No. We work alongside your current setup, document what's already in place, and close gaps with minimal user-facing change.
What does the Security Awareness Program look like for my staff? +
A short onboarding module, monthly micro-training, simulated phishing, and a manager portal that tracks completion. Built for non-technical staff.
What if I already submitted my annual DFS cybersecurity certification? +
Submitting your annual certification is only an attestation — not proof of compliance. During an examination, DFS may issue a First Day Letter requesting documentation, evidence, and supporting records for everything you certified.

YOUR NEXT 30 MINUTES

Find out where your company
actually stands.
A focused 30-minute review for NY insurance agencies.
No pitch, no pressure, just clarity.
• Your current technology and security
environment
• Where compliance and security gaps may exist
• Which regulations apply to you (DFS, FTC Safeguards, etc.)
• Common risk areas often overlooked in NY agencies
• A clear next step — even if it isn't Motiva
30 min · Confidential · No obligation
Book a NYCRR 500 Readiness Call
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You'll speak directly with Walter Contreras, Motiva's CEO and DFS-approved instructor.
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