New York Firms Feel the Heat from New Cyber Regs
State regulator's rules come into effect for a broad swath of financial firms in New York, presenting unique challenges.

Whether it’s hackers releasing episodes of HBO shows Game of Thrones and Curb Your Enthusiasm early online, the WannaCry ransomware tool being used to shut down the UK’s National Health Service, or Equifax’s catastrophic breach, it’s been a stressful few months for cybersecurity professionals.
As these attacks have become increasingly prevalent and damaging, regulators around the globe are looking to make sure that companies are better prepared, whether in the form of the General Data
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