Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is European regulation aimed at strengthening operational resilience and cybersecurity within the financial sector.

The regulation, which took effect from January 2025, requires financial institutions as well as their IT suppliers to continuously protect their digital systems, proactively address vulnerabilities and actively manage risks.

Cyberplan helps your organization thoroughly understand the impact of DORA and provides technical support to quickly meet requirements.

What exactly does DORA entail?

DORA requires financial institutions to enhance their digital resilience through rigorous cybersecurity measures, such as structural security testing, incident management, and risk assessments.

Central to this is the continuous improvement of operational cyber resilience through regular assessments and effective incident response.

Who does DORA apply to?

Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is mandatory for:

Banks and credit institutions
Insurers and insurance brokers
Investment companies
Payment service providers
Electronic money institutions
Trading platforms
ICT suppliers to the above financial institutions

Smaller IT suppliers to financial institutions also fall under certain requirements of DORA and must demonstrate that their cybersecurity meets specific standards.

How does Cyberplan support your organization?

Cyberplan supports with:

Technical gap analyses: We identify your current security status relative to DORA and provide clear advice on how to achieve compliance.
Continuous monitoring and periodic pen testing: Active and regular testing of your systems to detect and fix vulnerabilities early....
Incident response and crisis management: Technical support in developing and implementing effective incident response plans, including scenario exercises and technical advice.
Incident response and logging : Guidance on establishing detection and response processes for data breaches and cyber incidents.
Risk management and technical compliance consulting: We conduct risk assessments and guide you in implementing measures to be demonstrably compliant with DORA.
Awareness and Training: Practical and targeted cybersecurity training for your employees to increase awareness and understanding....
In addition, we work with specialized GDPR compliance partners who can support you with legal and organizational aspects, such as drafting processor agreements, DPIAs and compliance policies.

Frequently asked questions about DORA (FAQ).

When exactly will DORA take effect?

DORA became mandatory from January 2025 for all relevant financial institutions and their IT suppliers.

Specifically, what does DORA mean for suppliers?

IT suppliers must meet specific cybersecurity requirements under DORA. Cyberplan helps these suppliers clarify their technical obligations and offers targeted support.

What are the consequences of not complying with DORA?

Organizations that fail to comply with DORA risk significant fines, reputational damage and possible operational penalties.

Why do organizations choose Cyberplan?

Cyberplan is distinguished by its in-depth technical expertise, pragmatic approach and clear, applicable advice that allows you to get started right away to quickly become compliant.