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� DORA Program-in-a-Box - Digital Operational Resilience Excellence

Complete Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance solution for financial institutions and critical third-party ICT service providers

Cybersecurity.fi's DORA Program-in-a-Box delivers comprehensive digital operational resilience capabilities including ICT risk management, incident response, operational resilience testing, and third-party risk management to ensure full compliance with EU DORA regulations by January 17, 2025.

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DORA Compliance Deadline: January 17, 2025

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) establishes uniform requirements for the security of network and information systems supporting the business processes of financial entities and critical ICT third-party service providers in the EU.

Mandatory

DORA compliance is mandatory for all in-scope financial entities in the EU

Time-Critical

Organizations must be compliant by January 17, 2025

Penalties

Significant fines and sanctions for non-compliance

Opportunity

Improve operational resilience and competitive advantage

DORA's Five Pillars of Digital Resilience

Our comprehensive program addresses all five pillars of DORA with detailed implementation guidance and tools.

Pillar 1 Months 1-3

� ICT Risk Management Framework

Establish comprehensive ICT risk management framework with governance, strategy, and risk appetite alignment

ICT risk management policy and procedures with board oversight
Risk assessment methodologies and treatment processes
ICT asset inventory, classification, and dependency mapping
Risk monitoring, reporting, and key risk indicator (KRI) frameworks
Regular risk assessment updates and continuous monitoring
Integration with overall operational risk management
Pillar 2 Months 2-4

ICT-related Incident Management & Reporting

Implement robust incident detection, classification, management, and regulatory reporting capabilities

Incident classification framework with severity levels and impact assessment
24/7 incident response procedures and escalation playbooks
Regulatory reporting mechanisms to competent authorities (within 24h for major incidents)
Root cause analysis processes and lessons learned integration
Business continuity and recovery plans with testing requirements
Cross-border incident notification and coordination procedures
Pillar 3 Months 3-6

� Digital Operational Resilience Testing (DORT)

Establish comprehensive testing framework for ICT systems, applications, and operational processes

Testing strategy and methodology aligned with business strategy
Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programs
Threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) for significant entities
Scenario-based testing for critical business functions
Testing documentation, reporting, and remediation tracking
Advanced testing methodologies including red team exercises
Pillar 4 Months 4-6

🤝 Third-party ICT Service Provider Management

Comprehensive management of risks from ICT third-party dependencies and critical service providers

Third-party risk assessment framework with due diligence processes
Contractual arrangements with specific DORA requirements and SLAs
Continuous monitoring of third-party service provider performance
Exit strategies and contingency plans for critical service providers
Subcontracting oversight and fourth-party risk management
Register of information on all contractual arrangements
Pillar 5 Months 5-6

Information and Intelligence Sharing

Participate in information sharing mechanisms to enhance cyber threat awareness and collective defense

Arrangements for sharing information on cyber threats and vulnerabilities
Participation in relevant information sharing platforms and communities
Cyber threat intelligence integration and analysis capabilities
Information sharing agreements with industry peers and authorities
Threat intelligence feeds and analysis for risk assessment enhancement

Who Must Comply with DORA?

DORA applies to a wide range of financial entities and their critical ICT service providers across the EU.

Credit Institutions

Banks and credit institutions subject to DORA requirements

  • Commercial banks
  • Investment banks
  • Building societies
  • Credit unions

Investment Firms

Investment services and activities providers

  • Asset management companies
  • Investment advisors
  • Portfolio managers
  • Trading firms

Insurance Companies

Insurance and reinsurance undertakings

  • Life insurance companies
  • Non-life insurance
  • Reinsurance companies
  • Insurance intermediaries

Payment Institutions

Payment and electronic money services

  • Payment service providers
  • E-money institutions
  • Account information providers
  • Payment initiation providers

Critical ICT Providers

Third-party ICT service providers to financial entities

  • Cloud service providers
  • Software vendors
  • Data processing services
  • ICT service providers

6-Month Implementation Program

Structured approach to achieve DORA compliance with clear phases, milestones, and deliverables.

Phase 1

Gap Assessment & Planning

Month 1

Key Activities:

  • Current state assessment against DORA requirements
  • Gap analysis and risk identification
  • Implementation roadmap development
  • Resource allocation and team setup
  • Regulatory timeline alignment

Deliverables:

  • DORA gap assessment report
  • Implementation roadmap
  • Project charter and governance
  • Resource allocation plan
Phase 2

Framework Development

Month 2-3

Key Activities:

  • ICT risk management framework design
  • Incident management procedures
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Governance structure establishment
  • Training program design

Deliverables:

  • ICT risk management framework
  • Incident management procedures
  • DORA compliance policies
  • Training materials
Phase 3

Technical Implementation

Month 3-4

Key Activities:

  • Testing framework implementation
  • Monitoring and alerting setup
  • Third-party assessment processes
  • Reporting mechanism development
  • Tool integration and automation

Deliverables:

  • Testing methodology and tools
  • Monitoring and alerting systems
  • Third-party risk registers
  • Automated reporting dashboards
Phase 4

Validation & Certification

Month 5-6

Key Activities:

  • Internal compliance testing
  • Regulatory readiness assessment
  • Documentation review and validation
  • Staff training and awareness
  • Continuous improvement planning

Deliverables:

  • Compliance validation report
  • Regulatory submission materials
  • Training completion certificates
  • Continuous improvement plan

Complete DORA Compliance Solution

Everything you need to achieve and maintain DORA compliance with ongoing support and updates.

Complete DORA compliance framework
All required policies and procedures
ICT risk management system
Incident management platform
Testing methodology and tools
Third-party risk assessment framework
Regulatory reporting templates
Staff training programs
6 months post-implementation support
Annual compliance review
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Regulatory Context & Enforcement

Understanding the regulatory landscape and enforcement mechanisms for DORA compliance.

Regulatory Timeline

  • DONE January 2023: DORA entered into force
  • ACTIVE 2024: Regulatory technical standards development
  • DEADLINE January 17, 2025: DORA application date

Enforcement Powers

  • Administrative fines and penalties
  • Operational restrictions
  • Reputational damage
  • Business disruption

Compliance Benefits

  • Enhanced operational resilience
  • Improved risk management
  • Competitive advantage
  • Customer confidence

Don't Wait - DORA Deadline is January 17, 2025

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