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� DORA Digital Operational Resilience Act

Comprehensive EU financial services cybersecurity compliance for digital operational resilience excellence

Cybersecurity.fi specializes in DORA implementation for Finnish financial institutions and critical ICT service providers, delivering comprehensive digital operational resilience frameworks that ensure business continuity, protect against cyber threats, and meet EU regulatory requirements by January 17, 2025.

Why Choose Our DORA Services

We deliver DORA compliance with financial services expertise, ensuring your organization meets EU digital operational resilience requirements while maintaining business operations.

� Financial Services Specialization

Deep expertise in FIN-FSA requirements, EU financial regulations, and integration with existing risk management frameworks specific to banking, insurance, and investment services.

⚡ Accelerated Compliance

Achieve DORA compliance in 12-18 months with our proven methodology, meeting the January 17, 2025 deadline while maintaining business operations and customer service excellence.

� Risk-Based Digital Resilience

Comprehensive ICT risk management framework aligned with DORA requirements and financial sector operational risk management, ensuring proportionate and effective controls.

� Operational Resilience Testing

Advanced digital operational resilience testing including threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) for significant entities and comprehensive scenario-based testing programs.

🤝 Third-Party ICT Management

Comprehensive critical ICT service provider management, contractual frameworks, and oversight mechanisms ensuring supply chain resilience and regulatory compliance.

Intelligence & Information Sharing

Participation in cyber threat intelligence sharing platforms and implementation of information sharing arrangements to enhance collective defense capabilities.

DORA Directive Requirements

Our DORA implementation covers all key requirements, ensuring comprehensive compliance with EU digital operational resilience standards.

� ICT Risk Management Framework

Establish comprehensive ICT risk management framework integrated with overall operational risk management and business strategy

Key Controls:

  • ICT risk management policy with board oversight and accountability
  • Risk assessment methodologies and treatment processes
  • ICT asset inventory, classification, and dependency mapping
  • Risk monitoring, reporting, and key risk indicator frameworks
  • Integration with business continuity and operational risk management

ICT-Related Incident Management

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

Key Controls:

  • 24/7 incident detection and response capabilities
  • Incident classification framework with severity levels
  • Regulatory reporting procedures to competent authorities
  • Root cause analysis and lessons learned integration
  • Cross-border incident notification and coordination

� Digital Operational Resilience Testing (DORT)

Conduct comprehensive testing of ICT systems, applications, and business processes for operational resilience

Key Controls:

  • Threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) for significant entities
  • Vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programs
  • Scenario-based testing for critical business functions
  • Testing documentation, reporting, and remediation tracking
  • Advanced testing methodologies and red team exercises

🤝 Third-Party ICT Service Provider Management

Comprehensive oversight and management of critical ICT service providers and supply chain risks

Key Controls:

  • Critical ICT service provider identification and assessment
  • Contractual arrangements with specific DORA requirements
  • Continuous monitoring and performance oversight
  • Exit strategies and contingency planning for critical services
  • Register of information on all contractual arrangements

Information and Intelligence Sharing

Participate in cybersecurity information sharing mechanisms and enhance collective defense capabilities

Key Controls:

  • Arrangements for sharing cyber threat intelligence
  • Participation in information sharing platforms and communities
  • Threat intelligence analysis and integration capabilities
  • Information sharing agreements with industry peers
  • Contribution to collective defense and situational awareness

Third-Party Risk

Manage ICT third-party risk and ensure supply chain security

Key Controls:

  • Supplier Assessment
  • Contract Security
  • Ongoing Monitoring
  • Incident Coordination

Information Sharing

Participate in information sharing arrangements and threat intelligence

Key Controls:

  • Threat Intelligence
  • Information Sharing
  • Collaboration Networks
  • Best Practices

8-Month Implementation Roadmap

Structured approach ensuring successful DORA compliance within 8 months while maintaining business continuity.

1

Phase 1: Assessment & Planning

Months 1-2

Key Activities

  • Gap Analysis
  • Scope Definition
  • Risk Assessment
  • Stakeholder Engagement

Deliverables

  • Gap Analysis Report
  • Project Charter
  • Risk Register
  • Stakeholder Map
2

Phase 2: Framework Design

Months 3-4

Key Activities

  • Control Framework
  • Policy Development
  • Process Design
  • Training Planning

Deliverables

  • Control Framework
  • Policy Suite
  • Process Maps
  • Training Program
3

Phase 3: Implementation

Months 5-6

Key Activities

  • Control Implementation
  • Training Delivery
  • Testing
  • Documentation

Deliverables

  • Implemented Controls
  • Training Records
  • Test Results
  • Compliance Documentation
4

Phase 4: Testing & Validation

Months 7-8

Key Activities

  • Resilience Testing
  • Incident Response Testing
  • Validation
  • Final Documentation

Deliverables

  • Test Results
  • Validation Report
  • Final DORA Framework
  • Compliance Certificate

Financial Services Success Stories

See how we've helped financial institutions across different sectors achieve DORA compliance.

Traditional Banking

Challenge

Modernizing legacy systems while implementing DORA requirements

Our Solution

Phased approach combining legacy modernization with DORA controls

Outcome

DORA compliance achieved with enhanced digital resilience

Fintech Platform

Challenge

Meeting DORA requirements for cloud-native financial services

Our Solution

Cloud security framework with DORA-aligned controls and monitoring

Outcome

DORA compliance with scalable cloud security architecture

Investment Services

Challenge

Implementing DORA across multiple jurisdictions and regulatory regimes

Our Solution

Unified framework addressing DORA, local regulations, and international standards

Outcome

Comprehensive compliance with reduced implementation complexity

Ready to Achieve DORA Compliance?

Join Finnish financial institutions that have successfully implemented DORA with our expert guidance. Let's discuss how we can help you meet EU digital operational resilience requirements.

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