On-Demand | NYDFS MFA Compliance: Real-World Solutions for Financial Institutions

Information Security Media Group • January 9, 2026

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is raising the bar on cybersecurity - requiring high-assurance, multi-factor authentication (MFA) across financial institutions and their affiliates.

But not all MFA is created equal. Even among phishing-resistant methods, many (like FIDO) are limited to SaaS apps or rely on costly hardware tokens, making them difficult to scale.

In this webinar we’ll unpack what the NYDFS mandate really means and explore practical, scalable solutions that balance compliance, security, and user experience.