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Navigating DORA and Key Requirements for Organizations

By Sarang Warudkar - Sr. Technical PMM (CASB & AI)

March 4, 2025 3 Minute Read

The financial sector is increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, making cybersecurity and operational resilience critical. Recognizing this, the European Union introduced the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), effective as of January 17, 2025. This regulation is designed to enhance the IT security of financial institutions, ensuring they can withstand and swiftly recover from severe operational disruptions.

Compliance with DORA

Skyhigh Security complies with all applicable laws and regulations in jurisdictions where we do business, including the Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) as appropriate.

Skyhigh Security has performed analysis and preparations for compliance tasks and activities associated with the DORA, including a review of the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and the Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) documents released by the European Supervisory Authorities (ESA), together with applicable Skyhigh Security policies, standards and procedures, and has determined that the company’s administrative and technical controls provide a fair representation of the company’s security posture that meets DORA’s requirements for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) third-party providers.

Skyhigh Security is performing DORA compliance tasks and is prepared to coordinate with ESAs, competent authorities and customers, as necessary and appropriate under DORA requirements.

Achieving DORA Compliance

Financial Services companies working toward DORA compliance require a structured approach across several key areas, including ICT risk management, incident reporting, resilience testing, third-party oversight, and robust security protocols. Skyhigh Security offers a suite of solutions tailored to help financial institutions meet these stringent requirements efficiently.

  1. ICT Risk Management Framework
  2. A robust ICT risk management framework is at the heart of DORA compliance. Financial institutions must continuously assess and mitigate cyber risks to protect their operations. Skyhigh Security provides advanced monitoring tools that:

    • Identify potential threats in real time
    • Enable proactive risk mitigation
    • Support comprehensive risk management strategies

    By integrating Skyhigh’s solutions, financial entities can maintain an adaptive risk management approach aligned with DORA’s regulatory expectations.

  3. Incident Reporting and Management
  4. DORA mandates financial institutions to detect, report, and manage ICT-related incidents promptly. Skyhigh Security enhances this process by offering:

    • Real-time incident detection to identify and classify threats immediately
    • Automated reporting to help ensure regulatory compliance with reporting timelines
    • Streamlined resolution mechanisms to minimize operational disruptions

    These capabilities help financial organizations handle cybersecurity incidents effectively and comply with DORA’s strict incident management requirements.

  5. Digital Operational Resilience Testing
  6. To ensure resilience against cyber threats, DORA requires regular resilience testing. Skyhigh Security supports this by providing:

    • Advanced cybersecurity simulations to test preparedness against potential attacks
    • Threat modeling and analysis to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively
    • Comprehensive testing frameworks that align with DORA’s resilience assessment standards

    By leveraging Skyhigh’s solutions, financial institutions can enhance their operational preparedness and mitigate the risk of ICT disruptions.

  7. Third-Party Risk Management
  8. With the increasing reliance on external service providers, DORA emphasizes stringent oversight of third-party risks. Skyhigh Security helps customers ensure compliance by offering:

    • Continuous monitoring of third-party interactions
    • Risk assessments and compliance checks to validate service provider security standards
    • Secure cloud and data-sharing controls to prevent external vulnerabilities

    These tools empower financial institutions to maintain a secure digital ecosystem that enables all external partners to comply with regulatory requirements.

  9. Comprehensive Security Protocols
  10. DORA mandates robust security measures to protect financial institutions from ICT-related incidents. Skyhigh Security strengthens digital protection through:

    • Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to safeguard sensitive information
    • Cloud Security solutions to protect digital assets and transactions
    • Network Security tools to defend against external threats

By implementing Skyhigh Security’s comprehensive cybersecurity framework, financial entities can significantly enhance their operational resilience and meet DORA’s security compliance standards.

Conclusion

Navigating DORA compliance can be complex, but Skyhigh Security simplifies the process with its holistic approach to risk management, incident response, resilience testing, third-party oversight, and cybersecurity. By integrating these solutions, financial institutions can not only achieve compliance but also strengthen their overall digital operational resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Sarang Warudkar

About the Author

Sarang Warudkar

Sr. Technical PMM (CASB & AI)

Sarang Warudkar is a seasoned Product Marketing Manager with over 10+ years in cybersecurity, skilled in aligning technical innovation with market needs. He brings deep expertise in solutions like CASB, DLP, and AI-driven threat detection, driving impactful go-to-market strategies and customer engagement. Sarang holds an MBA from IIM Bangalore and an engineering degree from Pune University, combining technical and strategic insight.

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