DORA Basics: Digital Operational Resilience Act Fundamentals

Learn DORA, ICT risk management, incident reporting, third-party risks and compliance process at a basic level.

What you’ll learn
You will be able to explain the basic concepts of DORA and the Digital Operational Resilience approach with examples from the financial sector.
You will be able to assess whether your institution falls within the scope of DORA and summarise the main obligations for financial institutions and ICT service
You will be able to interpret the 5 key elements of DORA, such as ICT risk management, incident reporting, testing and third-party risk management, with practic
By distinguishing the differences between DORA, NIS2 and GDPR, you will be able to plan your organization’s regulatory compliance journey more accurately.

Requirements
There are no technical prerequisites for this course; a basic interest in information security, digital risks or the financial sector will facilitate your learning process.

Description
This course is designed to provide a basic, simple, and practical learning experience about DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act). In today’s world where digital operational risks are rapidly increasing, ensuring digital resilience for financial institutions, fintech companies, and technology providers is no longer a requirement; it is a legal obligation. This course provides a clear starting point for professionals new to DORA and explains the regulation’s core concepts with practical examples.The first sections of the course thoroughly examine what DORA is, why it emerged, and which institutions it covers. The European Union’s goal of establishing a single resilience standard for the financial ecosystem is explained through real-world industry examples such as cyberattacks, operational disruptions, and third-party dependencies.At the core of the course are the five core elements of DORA:ICT risk management,Incident management and reporting,Digital resilience testing,Third-party risk management,Threat intelligence sharing.These elements are covered in both theoretical and practical terms, demonstrating how organizations can strengthen their digital resilience end-to-end.Finally, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the differences between DORA, NIS2, and GDPR, allowing you to understand which regulations your organization needs to comply with and under what circumstances.This course is a fundamental guide for risk and compliance teams, IT and cybersecurity experts, auditors, managers, and all professionals working in the financial sector.There are no technical prerequisites for this course. A basic interest in information security, digital risks, or the financial sector will facilitate your learning process.Now, if you’re ready, let’s learn the fundamentals of DORA with a solid framework and develop together.

Who this course is for
This course is designed for professionals working in the financial sector, risk and compliance teams, IT cybersecurity experts, auditors and all professionals who want to learn DORA at a basic level.