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Introducing the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)

Enhancing digital operational resilience across the financial sector to withstand ICT-related disruptions.

Technology-Driven Solutions for Achieving DORA Compliance

Achieving compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is crucial for financial institutions aiming to protect themselves and their customers against the evolving landscape of cyber threats and operational risks. As digital infrastructure grows more complex, DORA sets clear standards to ensure that financial entities within the EU can withstand, respond to, and recover from potential ICT disruptions. This legislation isn’t just a regulatory requirement; it’s a strategic approach to safeguarding financial stability, customer trust, and market integrity.
 
By equipping companies with the right tools—such as advanced threat detection systems, continuous resilience testing, incident management frameworks, and robust third-party risk assessments—we can help them align with DORA’s principles, maintain operational continuity, and foster a resilient financial ecosystem in an increasingly digital world.
 
Below, we’ve included additional details about DORA, along with the essential technologies and services that R-Com Consulting offer to ensure your future compliance.

The 5 pillars - DORA Checklist

This new regulation introduces specific criteria and guidelines that will shape how organisations in the financial sector manage their ICT processes. These requirements are organised into the following key pillars.

Risk Management

DORA requires financial institutions to have effective risk management frameworks focused on identifying, managing, and mitigating ICT (Information and Communication Technology) risks. This includes regularly assessing cyber threats and vulnerabilities.

Incident Reporting

Financial entities must have a structured approach to detect, manage, and report cyber incidents to relevant authorities. Timely reporting is essential for transparency and to mitigate the impact on clients and other stakeholders.

Digital Operational Resilience Testing

DORA mandates continuous testing of digital systems for resilience, including the use of cyber simulation exercises to ensure systems can withstand cyberattacks and disruptions.

Third-Party Risk Management

Since many financial firms rely on third-party ICT providers, DORA requires monitoring of risks from these vendors. This includes assessing vendors’ resilience and their ability to handle potential disruptions.

Information Sharing

DORA encourages information sharing among financial institutions regarding cyber threats, incidents, and best practices. This collaboration aims to enhance the resilience of the entire financial sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation established to strengthen the cybersecurity and digital resilience of financial institutions within the European Union. It was introduced to ensure that financial entities can withstand and respond to a wide range of cyber threats and operational disruptions, thereby protecting the broader financial system from potential risks.
  • Banks & Credit Institutions
  • Payment & Electronic Money Institution
  • Investment firms & asset managers
  • Crytpo-Asset service providers
  • Trading Venues & Market infrastructures
  • insurance companies & intermediaries
  • pension funds
  • credit rating agencies
  • crowdfunding service providers
  • critical ICT Third service providers
Enhance Cybersecurity

Improve the security and integrity of digital financial services.

Ensure Operational Continuity

Keep financial institutions running smoothly during and after disruptions.

Harmonize Regulations

Create unified digital resilience rules across the EU.

Supervision and Oversight

Strengthen information and communication technology (ICT) risk oversight by financial supervisors.

Non-compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) can lead to heavy fines, increased regulatory scrutiny, and potential operational restrictions. Organisations may face higher risks of ICT incidents, which can cause service disruptions, harm their reputation, and erode customer trust. Additionally, severe cases could result in legal liability and even suspension of certain activities, impacting a company’s ability to operate within the EU’s financial markets.

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