§00 compliance · backup · protection

One partner for the
whole security stack.

Buffalo Sentinel builds security software for small regulated businesses. The compliance platform ships today. Backup and brute-force protection are on the way, run by one team you already know.

NY DFS/SOC 2/HIPAA/ISO 27001/PCI DSS
compliance console · sample live
92%
DFS ready
148
evidence items
96%
training done
NY DFS 23 NYCRR 50092%
SOC 2 Type II78%
HIPAA Security Rule84%
ISO 27001:202261%
next: annual certApr 15 · 199d
§02 built for regulated business

Every framework you answer to.

01NY DFS23 NYCRR 500primary
02SOC 2Type II
03HIPAASecurity Rule
04ISO 270012022
05PCI DSSv4.0
$500
per year to start
Every
DFS section mapped
40+
policy templates
Apr 15
next deadline
§03 what you get

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
  • ✓NY DFS requirements tracking & gap analysis
  • ✓Evidence vault with automated collection
  • ✓Policy management with 40+ templates
  • ✓Training tracking & completion reports
  • ✓Audit log & activity trail
  • ✓Annual certification tracking (April 15)

Security Practices

All plans
  • ✓Phishing simulation campaigns
  • ✓Vendor risk assessments & questionnaires
  • ✓Vulnerability remediation tracking
  • ✓Risk register & risk assessments
  • ✓Incident tracking & response
  • ✓Security awareness training modules

Operations

Operations Pack
  • ✓Device inventory & fleet overview
  • ✓Patch approval workflow
  • ✓Drift detection & compliance drift alerts
  • ✓Endpoint security agent & device audits
  • ✓Encryption monitoring (BitLocker)

Automation

Premium
  • ✓Live terminal & remote desktop (MeshCentral)
  • ✓Runbooks & scheduled scripts (coming soon)
  • ✓Automated remediation (coming soon)
  • ✓Premium integrations (NinjaOne, CrowdStrike, etc.)
§04 ny dfs 23 nycrr 500

Every NY DFS requirement, covered.

See exactly how Buffalo Sentinel maps to each section of 23 NYCRR 500.

500.02

Cybersecurity Program

Maintain a cybersecurity program designed to protect information systems

✓Compliance Dashboard tracks all requirements and provides gap analysis
500.03

Cybersecurity Policy

Written policies addressing 15 specific areas including data governance, access controls, incident response and vulnerability management

✓Customizable NY DFS policy templates with an approval workflow
500.05

Vulnerability Management

Annual penetration testing, automated vulnerability scans at a risk-based frequency, and risk-prioritized remediation

✓CVE matching against your software inventory, plus scanning and penetration testing services
500.06

Audit Trail

Maintain audit trails to detect and respond to cybersecurity events

✓Endpoint Agent collects logs, Evidence Collection stores audit trails
500.07

Access Privileges

Limit user access privileges and review them at least annually

✓Integration pulls access data, Dashboard tracks privilege reviews
500.09

Risk Assessment

Periodic risk assessments of information systems

✓Risk Assessment module identifies and tracks risks by severity
500.11

Third Party Service Provider Security

Written policies for third-party vendor security

✓Vendor Risk Management with questionnaires and monitoring
500.12

Multi-Factor Authentication

MFA for any individual accessing any information system (narrower scope for limited-exemption entities)

✓MFA status from your Microsoft 365, Okta, or Duo integration; Dashboard tracks compliance
500.14

Monitoring and Training

At least annual cybersecurity awareness training, including social engineering, for all personnel

✓Security Training Platform + Phishing Simulator
500.15

Encryption of Nonpublic Information

Written policy requiring encryption of nonpublic information in transit and at rest

✓Endpoint Agent monitors BitLocker and encryption status
500.16

Incident Response & Business Continuity

Written incident response and business continuity plans, tested annually

✓Policy templates include incident response and business continuity plans
500.17

Notices to Superintendent

Notify DFS within 72 hours after determining a cybersecurity incident occurred; report extortion payments within 24 hours

✓Incident tracking with a 72-hour clock, DFS update log and extortion-payment deadlines
§05 how it works

Get compliant without hiring a team.

01
Set up your programAnswer a few questions. We classify your NY DFS obligations, including exemptions, and set up requirement tracking for your frameworks.
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02
Run your security practicesSend phishing tests, assign training, assess vendors, and track vulnerabilities. All built in.
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03
Stay audit-readyAutomated evidence collection and deadline tracking keeps you compliant year-round.
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§07 hands-on help

Need more than software?

Beyond the 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.

§08 get started

Ready to be audit-ready?

Request a demo and see the platform live. No compliance jargon, built for small businesses like yours. Annual plans from $500/year.