04/25/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/25/2024 05:21
The Digital Operational Resilience Act, or DORA, is a crucial regulation that applies to a range of organizations operating within the European Union. As part of the EU digital finance package, DORA is designed to support the potential of digital finance in terms of innovation and competition while mitigating associated risks among EU member states. DORA applies to 20 different types of financial entities, including banks, insurance companies, cryptocurrency asset service providers, and investment firms, as well as critical third parties that provide ICT-related services to financial entities. DORA aligns with the Commission's priorities to make Europe fit for the digital age and build a future-ready economy that works for the community.
The timeline requirements tighten as DORA came into effect on January 16, 2023 and will be enforced in less than a year, from January 17, 2025. It is now imperative for organizations to fulfill DORA assessment and gap analysis and move to implementing a risk-based approach focused on compliance monitoring. This regulation covers six critical areas (ICT risk management, ICT third-party risk management, Digital operational resilience testing, ICT-related incidents, Information sharing) and offers the following significant benefits to financial organizations:
Enhanced Cybersecurity & Operational Resilience:
Increased Transparency & Accountability:
Standardized Practices:
Overall, DORA plays a critical role in promoting the resilience, security and stability of the digital ecosystem, benefiting organizations, consumers and society as a whole. By adhering to DORA requirements and embracing a culture of operational resilience, organizations can better navigate the evolving threat landscape, stay secure against cyber risks and sustain their business operations in an increasingly digital and interconnected world, while demonstrating accountability and building trust with stakeholders.
The European Commission recognizes a significant association between NIS 2 and DORA regulatory Directives. It is noteworthy that all entities that don't fall under DORA's scope shall comply with the NIS 2 Directive. Furthermore, both Directives emphasize the importance of an ongoing process requiring continuous monitoring and updates on regulatory compliance needs within each entity.
Neurosoft has taken steps to meet those two mandatory regulations that call for digital transformation and enhanced security measures to ensure business resilience and continuity against disruptive cyberattacks. As a result, we have upgraded our services by utilizing a GRC platform that fully serves the needs of continuous compliance monitoring and multi-framework support. Simultaneously, recognizing our team members as our most valuable investment, through this platform we enable them to efficiently identify blind spots and gaps of each organization, which in turn allows them to focus their attention on designing and implementing the mitigation plan without any hindrances.