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DORA compliance made easy for financial organizations

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a European regulation that requires financial organisations to demonstrate robust digital operational resilience. The DORA regulation sets clear requirements for ICT risk management, incident reporting, operational resilience testing and oversight of ICT third-party service providers.

For many organisations, DORA represents a significant shift. Processes must be formally documented, risks continuously monitored and compliance demonstrable to supervisory authorities. With the DORA compliance solution from ISPnext, organisations can meet these requirements in a structured way, without turning compliance into a manual or fragmented process. The DORA addition integrates seamlessly with our Vendor and Risk Management solutions, enabling centralised risk, supplier and compliance management within one platform. 

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What is DORA and who needs to comply in the UK and EU?

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a European regulation that strengthens ICT risk management and digital operational resilience within the financial sector. It applies to financial institutions operating in the EU and UK and aims to ensure the continuity of critical digital services. 

DORA applies to:

  • Banks and credit institutions
  • Insurers and pension funds
  • Payment institutions and fintechs
  • Investment firms
  • ICT service providers within the financial value chain

The key benefits of DORA compliance with ISPnext

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Accelerated compliance with DORA requirements.

ISPnext translates DORA legislation into concrete actions, controls and reports. No differences in interpretation, but clear steps toward compliance.

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One central environment for risks and suppliers

Manage ICT risks, contracts and supplier monitoring integrated. This allows you to demonstrably meet the requirements for ICT risk management and third-party risk management.

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Always audit-ready for supervisors

With dashboards, audit trails and automated reports, you easily demonstrate that you are meeting all DORA compliance obligations.

What are the key DORA requirements for financial organisations?

Under DORA, organisations must:

  • Systematically identify and manage ICT risks
  • Report ICT-related incidents in line with regulatory criteria
  • Perform periodic operational resilience testing
  • Maintain full oversight of outsourcing and third-party ICT providers

DORA requires financial organisations to embed structured risk management, governance and reporting processes into their existing IT and operational landscape. Failure to comply with the DORA Regulation may result in penalties, increased scrutiny by regulators, and reputational damage. 

How does DORA work in 5 steps

Wondering how complying with DORA works in practice?

1. Inventory & gap analysis.

2. Setting up the DORA framework.

3. ICT risk management & controls

4. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

5. Report & audit-ready file

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1. Inventory & gap analysis

  • Analysis of current processes versus DORA regulations.
  • Identification of risks, dependencies and missing controls.
  • Review of required documentation.
  • Concrete action plan to meet all DORA requirements.
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2. Setting up the DORA framework

  • Establish policies, procedures and responsibilities.
  • Structuring risk management, monitoring and review.
  • Integration with existing systems and workflows.
  • Building one central source of truth.
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3. ICT risk management & controls.

  • Identification, assessment and mitigation of ICT risks.
  • Implementation of mandatory technical and organizational measures.
  • Automatic follow-up of risk actions.
  • Continuous insight via dashboards and alerts.
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4. Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).

  • Mapping of all ICT suppliers and services.
  • Assess risks, contracts and SLAs.
  • Continuous monitoring of supplier performance.
  • Automatic notifications in case of deviations or increased risks.
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5. Report & audit-ready file

  • Automatic generations of DORA reports.
  • Complete audit file with all actions, risks and evidence.
  • Periodic testing and assessments according to the Digital Operational Resilience Act.
  • Instant insight for auditors, management and regulators.

Why choose our DORA solution?

100%

Compliant reporting

10+

Financial organizations report through ISPnext

0%

Data in separate spreadsheets

30%

Less duplicate administration

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"With the click of a button, you generate a complete DORA report."

Dirk Jan Leppers, Product Manager | ISPnext

Which financial organizations work with ISPnext?

 Financial organisations use ISPnext to accelerate audit preparation, reduce manual compliance activities and manage risks and suppliers within one central environment. By structuring processes and creating clear audit trails, organisations can demonstrably comply with the DORA regulation while increasing efficiency and control.  

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Manage the entire contract cycle with AI insights.

Key benefits:

  • Comply with laws and regulations by using templates;
  • Centralize contract files and share them with stakeholders;
  • Reduce lead times and save on process costs.
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DORA compliance in 5 steps

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Frequently asked questions about DORA and compliance

What is DORA compliance?

DORA compliance means that financial institutions and their suppliers meet the requirements of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This DORA legislation is designed to strengthen the digital resilience of organizations. This means companies must demonstrate that they manage their IT risks, withstand cyber threats and recover quickly from incidents. DORA compliance helps organizations make their digital processes more secure, stable and transparent.

Who does the DORA legislation apply to?

The DORA legislation applies to almost all organizations in the financial sector, such as banks, insurers, payment institutions, investment firms and pension funds. In addition, their IT and cloud suppliers are also subject to certain parts of the DORA regulations. In short, any organization that relies on digital systems and operates within the financial supply chain must consider DORA compliance.

What are the key requirements of DORA?

The main DORA requirements focus on five pillars:

  1. ICT risk management: organizations must identify, monitor and control risks.

  2. Incident reporting: cyber incidents must be reported within clear deadlines.

  3. Digital operational resilience testing: periodic tests to prove cyber resilience.

  4. Third-party risk management: tighter controls on IT service providers.

  5. Information sharing: secure cooperation between financial institutions.

These areas form the core of DORA compliance obligations.

What happens if you don't comply with the DORA law?

When organizations fail to comply with the DORA law, regulators can intervene with binding measures, fines or restrictions on IT services. The risk is not just legal: reputational and operational disruptions can also have a major impact. The DORA law is therefore designed to enforce compliance and reduce risk in the marketplace, a crucial component of the Digital Operational Resilience Act.

How does ISPnext help with DORA compliance?

ISPnext supports organizations in meeting DORA compliance by providing a grip on suppliers, contracts and risks. Our solutions enable companies to better document, assess and monitor their processes according to DORA regulations. Think about centralizing supplier information, automating risk assessments and securing controls around key DORA requirements. In this way, ISPnext helps organizations on an efficient and reliable route to full DORA compliance.