Compliance

How Cyber Risk Ratings Drive DORA Compliance in 2025 In the dynamic digital landscape of 2025, the drumbeat of cyberattacks continues to intensify, pushing regulatory bodies to fortify critical sectors. The European Union, recognising the existential threat posed to its financial stability, has introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This groundbreaking legislation, now a cornerstone of European financial security, aims to ensure that banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and their vital third-party ICT providers can withstand and swiftly recover from severe operational disruptions. For cybersecurity specialists, understanding and leveraging modern tools to achieve DORA compliance is paramount. DORA is more than just another regulatory hurdle; it's a unified commitment to operational resilience across the entire EU financial system. With the power to impose steep penalties—up to 1% of average daily worldwide turnover for non-compliance—DORA demands a proactive and comprehensive approach to risk management, rather than a reactive "minimum viable