What does DORA require?
DORA makes resilience and documented preparedness a fundamental requirement for conducting financial activities within the EU.
DORA consists of 58 articles and sets a new standard for how financial institutions and their ICT providers should approach digital resilience. The regulation covers everything from risk management and governance structures to incident management and business continuity plans. It requires regular testing – in some cases advanced penetration testing – and sets clear requirements for how organisations monitor and manage their suppliers.
- ICT risk management – governance structures, roles and responsibilities.
- Incident management and reporting – an obligation to report all major incidents.
- Resilience testing – from standard testing to advanced penetration testing (TLPT).
- Third-party management – requirements for contracts, risk assessments and monitoring of third-party providers.
- Continuity and recovery – organisations must be able to withstand disruptions and quickly resume operations.
More than compliance – a competitive advantage
DORA is not just a regulatory requirement – it is an opportunity to strengthen customer trust and build resilience in a sector that is highly dependent on digital resilience. Companies that stay ahead not only gain greater confidence when dealing with regulators but also secure a strategic advantage in the market.
DORA sets a new standard for digital preparedness and operational resilience
Our solution: Enhanced Security for DORA Compliance
To make your journey easier, we are developing the Enhanced Security for DORA Compliance service. It will provide you with the tools, documentation and infrastructure you need to meet the requirements on time:
- Audit-ready documentation: Pre-configured audit reports, contingency plans and risk registers that meet DORA requirements.
- Resilience by Design: Infrastructure with redundancy, backup and failover ensures continuity of operations even during a crisis.
- Data sovereignty: The solution is delivered through EU-based data centres and Orange Business Cloud Avenue.
- Integrated testing: We offer everything from vulnerability scanning to Red Team exercises to meet DORA’s testing requirements.
- Predictable pricing: Fixed monthly pricing gives you control over costs and makes budgeting easier.
Expert contributions
Erik Tessem
Erik holds a Master’s degree in ICT and a Bachelor’s degree in Microprocessor Systems. He has extensive experience in digital workplaces and cloud solutions and is passionate about innovation, technology, user experience and security – always with a focus on delivering results across industries.
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