DORA Compliance Overview
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation created to ensure that financial organizations can continue operating reliably, even when facing cyber incidents, system failures, or other digital disruptions. It sets expectations around how ICT risks are managed, how critical systems are protected, and how organizations prepare for and respond to operational stress.

Why It Matters
DORA reflects the increasing reliance of the financial sector on technology and digital services. Regulators expect organizations to demonstrate that their systems, data, and processes can withstand disruptions without compromising financial stability or customer trust. Failing to meet these expectations may lead to regulatory actions, remediation requirements, and reputational impact. Building operational resilience is therefore no longer optional, but a core business responsibility.

Core Focus Areas
DORA focuses on strong ICT risk management, continuous monitoring and testing of critical systems, timely incident reporting, and effective oversight of third-party ICT providers. Organizations are also expected to maintain clear governance, defined responsibilities, and documented controls that demonstrate their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to digital risks.

Next Steps
When evaluating DORA readiness, organizations often look to improve visibility across critical systems, strengthen governance and risk management practices, and apply consistent security and resilience controls across internal operations and external providers.