DORA – Digital Operational Resilience Act
Operational Resilience for the Financial Sector
The DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is a European regulatory framework that requires financial institutions and their critical ICT third-party providers to adopt a unified approach to managing operational resilience, ICT risk management, continuity testing, and supply chain management.
We help financial institutions meet DORA requirements – from documentation development through to comprehensive implementation, testing, and regular reporting. Our solutions are designed to ensure full regulatory compliance while minimizing the administrative burden on your organization.
Who Is Subject to DORA?
DORA applies to a wide range of financial institutions, including:
- Investment firms – brokers, asset managers
- Payment institutions – including payment service providers
- Crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) – exchanges, wallets
- Insurance and reinsurance undertakings – life and non-life insurance
- Management companies – mutual funds, pension funds
- Collective investment undertakings – AIFs (Alternative Investment Funds)
- Central securities depositories (CSDs)
- Central counterparties (CCPs)
- Trading venues – exchanges, MTFs, OTFs
- Credit rating agencies
- Credit providers – non-bank lending companies
- Electronic money institutions
- Insurance intermediaries (if above a specified threshold)
What You Gain
- Full DORA Compliance – covering all pillars (ICT risk management, incident reporting, testing, third-party risk management, information sharing).
- A Functional ICT Risk Management System – processes, policies, and controls implemented in practice.
- Continuity Testing Readiness – including advanced TLPT (Threat-Led Penetration Testing) for significant institutions.
- Effective ICT Third-Party Management – including contract registers, criticality assessments, and supplier oversight.
- Incident Reporting Capability – processes for reporting ICT incidents to relevant authorities.
- Reduced Regulatory Risk – minimization of fines and sanctions from supervisory authorities.
- A Partner for Long-Term Support – continuous assistance with maintaining and renewing DORA compliance.
OUR SERVICES
Gain an experienced DORA and financial sector information security professional without the need to create an internal position.
Service includes:
- management of the entire DORA compliance program
- coordination of DORA requirements implementation across the organization
- management and continuous improvement of the ICT risk management system
- oversight of ICT incident reporting
- communication with supervisory authorities (NBS, ECB, ESAs)
- reporting to management and the board
Advantage: Specialized financial sector and DORA know-how without the cost of an in-house specialist.
We prepare the complete documentation required to meet the requirements of the DORA regulation.
Documentation includes:
- ICT risk management policy
- Operational Resilience Framework
- ICT continuity plan and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
- ICT third-party risk management policy (TPRM)
- ICT incident reporting processes
- continuity testing and TLPT methodology
- register of ICT third-party contracts
- threat intelligence sharing policy
Output: Documentation fully compliant with DORA requirements, ready for regulatory audit and supervision.
DORA and Synergy with Other Standards
Maximum Efficiency Through an Integrated Approach
DORA requirements overlap significantly with ISO/IEC 27001, ISO 22301, and NIS2. Organizations with these standards in place gain a solid foundation for meeting DORA requirements.
We help integrate requirements across:
- DORA
- ISO/IEC 27001 (ISMS)
- ISO 22301 (BCMS)
- NIS2
- GDPR
- TISAX
Advantage: One integrated system instead of multiple standalone frameworks – less administration, lower costs, better clarity, and simpler fulfillment of reporting obligations.
Why Choose IOSEC
✅ Practical, business-oriented approach focused on the financial sector
✅ Expertise in DORA, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, NIS2, and TISAX
✅ Tailored solutions for every organization
✅ Long-term professional support including regular compliance reassessment
✅ Clear and actionable recommendations
Our Track Record
- 30+ regulatory compliance projects in the financial sector
- 30+ ISMS implementations
- 20+ ICT third-party management projects
- 15+ years of experience in information security and business continuity
Our Approach
- Initial Consultation – analysis of your needs and DORA scope
- GAP Analysis – assessment of current state against DORA requirements
- Solution Design – development of a tailored implementation plan
- Implementation – creation of documentation, processes, and controls
- Testing and Validation – verification of functionality and readiness
- Audit Support – assistance during regulatory audit
- Long-Term Support – regular updates and reassessment
