Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

The EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes new regulatory requirements to ensure financial entities, and their technology providers can withstand, recover from, and respond to cyber threats and ICT disruptions.

DORA takes effect on January 17, 2025, reshaping how organizations manage ICT risks, operational resilience, and third-party dependencies.

How Praxtion Supports Your DORA Compliance Journey:

• Risk Assessment

We conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in your digital operations and provide actionable strategies to mitigate ICT risks.

• Compliance Readiness Assessment

Our experts evaluate your current controls, governance, and policies to determine your alignment with DORA requirements, offering clear guidance for closing gaps.

• Incident Response Planning

We help you design robust incident response procedures, ensuring your organization meets DORA’s expectations for operational resilience and crisis management.

• Cybersecurity Testing

Praxtion provides technical testing to validate your security measures, identify weaknesses, and implement corrective actions to strengthen your defenses.

• Third-Party Risk Management

We help manage cyber risks within your supply chain by assessing vendor dependencies and ensuring full compliance with DORA’s third-party oversight obligations.

Why DORA Compliance Matters:

DORA applies to a broad range of financial entities and ICT providers, mandating:

• Systematic ICT risk management
• Timely cyber incident reporting
• Operational resilience planning
• Oversight of critical third-party service providers
• Participation in information-sharing networks

Non-compliance risks legal penalties, reputational damage, and operational failures during crises.

The Praxtion Difference:

Global consulting firms offer large-scale DORA programs. At Praxtion, we deliver:

• Tailored, security-driven DORA readiness programs
• Hands-on technical and advisory expertise
• Scalable solutions for businesses of all sizes
• Minority-owned, mission-aligned services focused on practical results

Our team helps organizations integrate cybersecurity, operational resilience, and regulatory compliance ensuring your business remains secure, resilient, and ready for evolving EU requirements.

Ensure your financial operations can withstand disruptions and regulatory scrutiny partner with Praxtion for DORA compliance.

New York State Department of Financial Services 500 (NYDFS 500).

Protect Your Financial Operations. Meet New York’s Cybersecurity Standards.

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) Part 500 regulation establishes stringent cybersecurity requirements for financial institutions operating within New York State. The framework is designed to protect sensitive customer data, critical information systems, and overall financial stability in the face of evolving cyber threats.

At Praxtion, we help organizations navigate the complexities of DFS 500 compliance with security-first, practical solutions tailored to your risk profile and operational needs.

Why DFS 500 Compliance is Essential

With nation-state actors, criminal organizations, and insider threats increasingly targeting financial systems, New York regulators have prioritized swift adoption of comprehensive cybersecurity programs.

DFS 500 applies to:

• Banks, insurance companies, mortgage lenders, and other regulated entities operating under New York jurisdiction
• Third-party service providers with access to Nonpublic Information (NPI) or Information Systems
• Organizations required to implement continuous cybersecurity protections, governance policies, and incident response plans

Failure to comply exposes organizations to legal penalties, reputational damage, and operational vulnerabilities.

HowPraxtionSupportsYourDFS500ComplianceProgram Cybersecurity

• Program Development (500.02)

We help establish a cybersecurity program aligned with DFS 500, designed to identify, manage, and reduce cyber risks across your information systems.

• Risk Assessments s Policy Creation (500.03 s 0G)

Our experts conduct periodic risk assessments and develop tailored security policies to protect your infrastructure and Nonpublic Information.

• Virtual CISO Services (500.04)

Praxtion provides qualified cybersecurity leaders to oversee your program, execute compliance strategies, and act as an extension of your security team.

• Penetration Testing s Vulnerability Management (500.05)

We perform monthly/quarterly/annual/ penetration testing and vulnerability assessments to expose system weaknesses and recommend actionable improvements.

• Access Management s Application Security (500.07 s 08)

Our advisors implement least-privilege access controls and robust application security practices to safeguard internal and externally developed systems.

• Audit Trails s Monitoring (500.06 s 14)

We help establish reliable audit trails and continuous monitoring to detect unauthorized access, ensuring full visibility and regulatory readiness.

• Third-Party Risk Management (500.11)

Praxtion assists in creating policies to secure information shared with third-party vendors, minimizing supply chain vulnerabilities.

• Data Protection s Encryption (500.13 s 15)

We implement encryption for data in transit and at rest and develop secure data retention and disposal policies to protect your most sensitive information.

• Incident Response Planning (500.16)

Our team designs and tests robust incident response plans to ensure rapid recovery from cyber events that may impact confidentiality, integrity, or availability.

We don’t just help you meet the regulatory standard we help you build enduring cyber resilience and operational confidence.

Strengthen Your Cybersecurity. Ensure DFS 500 Compliance with Praxtion.

Protect your organization, meet regulatory obligations, and defend against modern threats with Praxtion’s expert compliance support.

National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF)

Strengthening Cyber Resilience. Aligning with Global Best Practices.

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework (NIST CSF) provides a structured, adaptable approach to identifying, managing, and reducing cybersecurity risks. Developed by the National

Institute of Standards and Technology, the framework helps organizations build resilience, safeguard operations, and align with global security standards.

At Praxtion, we guide businesses of all sizes through the NIST CSF, ensuring your security programs are practical, scalable, and ready to defend against evolving threats.

Why NIST CSF Compliance Matters

Cyber threats are becoming more complex, and organizations must take a proactive, structured approach to cybersecurity. NIST CSF provides:

• A proven, globally recognized framework for cybersecurity risk management
• A common language to communicate security posture across technical and business teams
• A foundation for regulatory alignment and continuous improvement
• An adaptable structure for organizations of all industries and sizes

While not legally mandated, many organizations adopt NIST CSF voluntarily due to its effectiveness and recognition as a leading standard.

The 6 Core Functions of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework

• Govern – Establish oversight, accountability, and leadership for managing cybersecurity risk across the This includes defining policies, assigning responsibilities, and integrating security into governance structures.
• Identify – Understand your organizational environment, assets, and risks
• Protect – Implement safeguards to secure critical infrastructure and data
• Detect – Establish capabilities to quickly identify cybersecurity events
• Respond – Develop processes to contain, mitigate, and communicate incidents
• Recover – Plan for timely recovery and resilience following disruptions

How Praxtion Delivers NIST CSF Success Tailored

• Security Assessments

We evaluate your cybersecurity posture relative to NIST CSF requirements, identifying gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.

• Implementation Roadmaps

Praxtion develops practical, phased action plans to align your operations with NIST CSF best practices prioritizing investments based on risk and business impact.

• Continuous Monitoring s Program Maturity

Our experts establish processes for real-time threat detection, incident response, and ongoing security program optimization.

• Industry-Adaptable Solutions

Whether you’re in finance, government contracting, healthcare, or technology, we tailor NIST CSF alignment to your specific operational and regulatory environment.

• Clear Communication Across Stakeholders

Praxtion helps translate technical controls into business language—ensuring executives, security teams, and regulators share a common understanding of your security posture.

We empower your organization to go beyond compliance building real security maturity that reduces risk, protects critical operations, and strengthens stakeholder trust.

 

• Build Reduce Risk. Align with NIST CSF.

Partner with Praxtion to navigate NIST CSF compliance and implement practical, scalable security strategies.