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What is the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)? Everything you need to know

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a comprehensive EU regulation aimed at financial entities and their third-party information and communications technology (ICT) providers. ‍ As a new and largely unexplored regulation, many affected organizations are still in the process of aligning their cybersecurity and risk management processes with the framework.

A Phased Approach: Thoughts on EU AI Act Readiness

The European Union’s (EU) AI Act (the Act) represents landmark artificial intelligence (AI) regulation from the EU designed to promote trustworthy AI by focusing on the impacts on people through required mitigation of potential risks to health, safety and fundamental rights. The Act introduces a comprehensive and often complex framework for the development, deployment and use of AI systems, impacting a wide range of businesses across the globe.

DORA vs GDPR: Aligning Compliance in a Data-Driven World

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) are two crucial compliance frameworks shaping the regulatory landscape. While GDPR focuses on data protection and privacy, DORA aims to strengthen the cybersecurity resilience of financial institutions. In this video, we break down: Key differences between DORA and GDPR How financial institutions can align with both frameworks Impact of non-compliance on DORA and GDPR Common Goals and Requirements of DORA and GDPR.

The Only DORA Compliance Checklist You Need

The bad news – if you’re wondering about the DORA compliance date, it already passed on January 17th 2025. The good news? If you’ve been too busy to even think about the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act, it’s not too late to score some quick compliance wins. This DORA compliance checklist is your blueprint for establishing not just compliance, but checks and balances for maintaining it.

DORA Compliance Readiness Assesment [with Download]

If you’re just discovering the DORA and haven’t yet launched your compliance incentives, start with Memcyco’s DORA compliance guide that’s better suited for those just starting the journey. If you’ve already launched your DORA compliance incentives, this DORA readiness assesment will provide detailed benchmarks to ensure you’re on the right track.
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DORA Is Here - But Readiness Concerns Are Far from Over

For months, the impending Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) deadline has dominated boardroom discussions across the financial sector with its potential to reshape operational and regulatory practices. Now that DORA is officially in effect, attention has shifted to other matters, such as a new US presidential inauguration, AI, and fiscal concerns for 2025. Yet DORA should remain a major cause for concern as the regulation is now active and enforcement has begun. Given its likely strict enforcement, financial organisations and third parties must maintain focus on compliance to avoid major regulatory and operational risks.

Will the UK's Ransomware Proposal Work? Trustwave Weighs in on the Potential Impact

The recent UK Home Office proposal designed to hinder and disrupt ransomware operations through several proposed measures, including a targeted ban on ransomware payments, has again brought this question into the public square. The question of whether to pay a ransom demand is a decades-long argument with ardent opinions on both sides.

From Regulation to Reality: DORA Compliance and What It Means for Your Software Security

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark regulation designed to enhance the digital resilience of financial institutions in the EU. Effective from January 17, 2025, DORA mandates the development and maintenance of a robust ICT risk management framework. Here’s an overview of the five pillars and how the right software security measures can help you comply.

Materially Missing the Mark With Cyber Event Disclosure Rules

A little over a year ago, the US SEC’s rules on cybersecurity incident disclosures were enacted, mandating that all publicly traded companies report material cyber events within four days after they had been determined as such unless exempted for national security or safety reasons. The rationale behind these rulings was that they would provide investors and relevant stakeholders with the information necessary to make more informed decisions, thereby leading to more realistically priced options.

How the Proposed HISAA Law Could Reshape Cybersecurity Compliance

It’s been a tough year for the healthcare sector. Throughout 2024, cybercriminals have unleashed a barrage of attacks on a vast number of healthcare organizations - with disconcerting levels of success. FBI research revealed that healthcare is now the US’s most targeted industry.