The Digital Operational Resilience Act: Essential Guide – Part 2
The Digital Operational Resilience Act: Essential Guide - Part 2 The European financial sector faces increasing cyber threats and operational disruptions. Consequently, the sector is now subject to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This article, the second part of our essential guide, follows our initial overview of DORA in "Digital Operational Resilience Act: Essential Guide - Part 1". We now delve into the specific technical cybersecurity requirements and controls mandated by DORA. Our exploration will cover critical aspects including encryption, access control, network segmentation, real-time monitoring and threat detection systems. Financial entities must implement these systems to strengthen their digital defences. Furthermore, this article highlights the often-overlooked importance of contractual clauses with ICT providers. It also addresses the necessary resource allocation for testing and reporting as financial institutions actively navigate DORA compliance in 2025. DORA Cyber Security Requirements & Technical Controls DORA's technical security requirements establish prescriptive standards financial