Ensuring compliance with the Digital Operational
Resilience Act (DORA) is a top priority for financial entities
across the European Union.
DORA is a cornerstone regulation designed to
enhance operational resilience, ensuring financial organisations
can withstand, respond to, and recover from ICT-related
disruptions. Internal audit plays an important role in
helping organisations meet DORA's stringent requirements by
offering assurance that governance, controls, and risk management
frameworks are robust and effective.
DORA at a Glance
DORA establishes a unified regulatory framework for digital
operational resilience across the EU's financial sector.
Financial institutions—including banks, insurance companies,
investment firms, and payment institutions—must adhere to its
core mandates:
