NYDFS Penetration Testing
Annual penetration testing services aligned to the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Cybersecurity Regulation (23 NYCRR 500).
Overview
White Knight Labs provides penetration testing services that help financial institutions and covered entities meet the annual testing requirements under the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation. Our penetration tests provide the auditor-ready reports and technical evidence needed to demonstrate compliance, while also giving your security team actionable insights to reduce risk.
We perform both external and internal penetration tests, validating that your environment is resilient against real-world attack scenarios, as required by NYDFS §500.5.
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Why NYDFS Pentesting Matters
- Section 500.5 requires annual penetration testing and bi-annual vulnerability assessments.
- Regulators and auditors expect documented results showing how systems were tested and where vulnerabilities were found.
- Penetration testing provides proactive assurance that your controls are effective before regulators ask for evidence.
What We Test
- External-facing infrastructure and services
- Internal network systems and lateral movement opportunities
- Web applications and APIs tied to financial data
- Authentication and privileged account controls
- Cloud and hybrid infrastructure in scope (AWS, Azure, GCP)
- Endpoint security and privilege escalation (if applicable)
Deliverables
- Professional PDF penetration testing report (executive summary + technical findings)
- Vulnerability scan results and supporting evidence
- Proof of exploitation where appropriate
- Clear remediation guidance with prioritized recommendations
- Optional retest to validate fixes before regulatory deadlines
- Additional documentation to satisfy auditor or regulator evidence requests
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — Section 500.5 of the regulation requires annual penetration testing and bi-annual vulnerability assessments.
Our report contains both an auditor-ready executive summary and detailed technical findings, suitable for submission to regulators.
Yes — we cover hybrid infrastructures, including AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Yes — we can include vulnerability assessments to meet the bi-annual requirement, in addition to penetration testing.
Next Steps
All NYDFS penetration testing engagements begin with a scoping call to define your environment, compliance requirements, and reporting needs.
White Knight Labs delivers penetration testing tailored to the NYDFS Cybersecurity Regulation, providing the annual tests and evidence required to maintain compliance.
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