DORA: digital operational resilience for fintech — what startups miss
> TL;DR: DORA regulation has been applicable since January 2025. Here's what fintechs need to implement.
DORA is in force — not in preparation
The Digital Operational Resilience Act applies since January 2025 to all financial entities in the EU.
The 4 pillars
1. ICT risk management: formal risk management policy.
2. Resilience testing: regular security tests.
3. Third-party management: evaluate your providers' security.
4. Incident reporting: notify authorities of major ICT incidents.
Key Takeaways
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Sources
Editorial analysis based on official vendor, project, and regulator documentation.
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