The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), enacted by the EU, mandates that financial institutions not only implement technical defenses but also foster a culture of readiness and transparency.
DORA requires institutions to develop comprehensive strategies for identifying, reporting, and mitigating information and communications technology (ICT)-related incidents. This includes establishing and regularly testing detailed response plans, ensuring staff are trained, and roles are clearly defined.
A critical component of DORA compliance is the ICT risk management audit, involving the identification of all types, locations, and classifications of data and storage infrastructure. Organizations must adopt tools that provide full visibility into their data environments, enabling rapid and accurate reporting when incidents occur.
Operational resilience depends on knowing where data resides, how it’s accessed, and who is using it at any given time. Continuous monitoring for infrastructure anomalies is essential, especially with the rise of sophisticated threats like cell-level data corruption. Maintaining secure, immutable backups that are regularly tested for integrity is a key countermeasure.
Artificial intelligence plays a vital role in detecting anomalies in user behavior, flagging potential compromises, and automating the isolation of malware-infected backups. By continuously scanning for subtle changes in data patterns, AI systems serve as an early warning mechanism, triggering immediate recovery and minimizing disruption.
At AUMINT.io, we offer tailored cybersecurity solutions to help financial institutions achieve DORA compliance. Our services include advanced threat detection, employee training, and incident response planning to ensure your organization’s resilience against cyber threats.
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