DORA: a new era of cybersecurity for European finance
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is set to revolutionize the financial services industry. By imposing stringent cybersecurity standards on both financial institutions and their technology providers, DORA aims to strengthen resilience against cyber threats and operational disruptions. Regulation has been prompted by a series of high-profile cyberattacks that have exposed vulnerabilities in the financial sector. The 2020 CrowdStrike incident, which caused widespread disruptions at major banks and payment processors, underscored the urgent need for improved cybersecurity measures. Under DORA, financial institutions must implement robust cybersecurity practices, including incident reporting, risk management, and third-party risk assessment. Technology providers,…