The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) sets new standards for cybersecurity in the financial sector. While many organizations are already familiar with DORA's four key pillars, they often lack a clear plan for practical implementation. In this article, we explain how your organization can achieve DORA compliance effectively through targeted IT security testing—helping you not only meet regulatory requirements but also strengthen your overall cyber resilience.

Why is DORA so important?

DORA was introduced to minimize operational risks and strengthen digital resilience. Regular ICT security tests are a key requirement in order to identify and rectify vulnerabilities at an early stage. This is where our IT security services and Pentesting+ come into play. Comprehensive security checks help you to identify potential risks and take targeted measures.

Your path to DORA compliance

BearingPoint supports your path to DORA compliance with a holistic approach to security. Tailored to the specific requirements of your company, we offer, among other things

  • Regular penetration tests to identify and eliminate security vulnerabilities
  • Red teaming to simulate real cyber attacks
  • Vulnerability analyses to improve your security architecture
  • Darkweb credential leak monitoring to respond to threats at an early stage
  • Compliance checks to ensure that your security strategy meets the DORA requirements

DORA has been in force since 2025 - act now

Since January 17, 2025 , financial companies have been required to demonstrate their digital operational resilience. Insufficient preparation can result not only in legal repercussions but also in significant financial losses and damage to your organization's reputation.

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