Only some requirements must be complied with for the initial February 15, 2018 certification.
It's possible to obtain exemption from some of the regulation’s requirements.
Simply working in chronological order based on compliance dates may not be the best way to start.
Several years of preparation became reality when the New York Department of Financial Services introduced its first-in-the nation cybersecurity regulation in 2017 covering agents and brokers among other financial services providers and professionals.
The actual drafting of the program should be done in steps. It becomes another plan for the organization, comparable to sales, marketing and other plans that collectively drive the business and shape the work environment.