DORA Compliance
Prepare your institution for DORA requirements – mandatory from January 17, 2025
The DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is an EU regulation introducing unified rules for ICT risk management, incident response, resilience testing, and oversight of technology providers in the financial sector.
DORA implementation is not only a legal obligation – it is an opportunity to strengthen operational resilience and build trust with customers and regulators.
We help organizations effectively meet DORA requirements – from gap analysis and documentation to testing, training, and integration with existing security management systems.
Benefits of DORA Compliance
Compliance with EU law effective from 2025
Avoid penalties, supervisory restrictions, and operational risks by fully implementing DORA requirements.
• Standardized ICT risk management
DORA unifies approaches to incident handling, monitoring, documentation, and procedures across the financial sector.
Protection against cyberattacks and system failures
DORA emphasizes not only response, but also resilience testing and continuous improvement of security systems.
Transparency in relationships with ICT providers
It strengthens oversight of external technology suppliers, following a responsibility model defined by DORA.
Improved market position and stakeholder trust
DORA-compliant institutions are seen as more credible, stable, and professional – benefiting relationships with clients, partners, and investors.
Stages of DORA Implementation
DORA compliance audit and gap identification
We assess which areas of your organization still fall short of DORA requirements – including policies, technology, vendor oversight, and incident response.
ICT risk assessment and implementation planning
We analyze operational risks related to IT systems, third-party services, and business processes.
Documentation and policy development aligned with DORA
We prepare:
- ICT Risk Management Strategy
- Incident Management Policy
- Operational Resilience Testing Procedures
- Asset and Technology Dependency Registers
- ICT Supplier Governance Rules
Implementation of technical and organizational measures
We help implement required mechanisms: backups, MFA, encryption, identity management, critical service monitoring.
Training and digital resilience testing
We provide staff training and conduct scenario-based tests in line with DORA (e.g. threat-led penetration testing – TLPT).
Support in supervision readiness and reporting
We help develop reporting procedures for the national regulator (e.g. KNF in Poland) based on DORA’s implementation timeline.
Who Needs to Comply with DORA?
DORA applies to financial sector entities operating in the EU, including:
- Banks, credit unions, and credit institutions
- Brokerage houses, investment funds, and asset management companies
- Insurance companies and brokers
- Payment system and financial market infrastructure operators
- Fintechs and B2B2F (business-to-finance) firms
- ICT service providers for financial institutions
What Does the DORA Compliance Service Include?
- DORA compliance audit and gap analysis
- ICT risk and system dependency assessment
- Development of operational risk management strategies and policies
- Complete documentation required by DORA
- Implementation of incident management and reporting procedures
- Support in ICT vendor and subcontractor governance
- Cyber resilience training for staff and executives
- Preparation for supervisory inspections and resilience testing
- Integration with ISO 27001, UoKSC, NIS2, and GDPR
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About DORA
When does DORA take effect?
DORA becomes binding across the EU starting January 17, 2025, with no need for national transposition.
Does DORA apply only to banks and large institutions?
No. DORA also covers small and medium financial entities, fintechs, and technology providers serving the financial sector.
What are the consequences of non-compliance with DORA?
Possible outcomes include financial penalties, supervisory restrictions, loss of institutional contracts, and management liability for failing to meet legal duties.
Is DORA aligned with ISO 27001 or NIS2?
Largely yes, but DORA places additional emphasis on operational resilience, ICT supplier oversight, and incident reporting within strict timelines. We integrate processes to avoid duplication.
Does an IT provider need to be DORA-compliant?
Yes, if servicing a financial institution covered by DORA. ICT providers are also subject to indirect supervision under the regulation.
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