What is DORA?

DORA, or the Digital Operational Resilience Act, was introduced to protect financial entities from cyberattacks, data breaches, and operational disruptions.

From January 2025, all affected entities must comply with DORA’s requirements, which span everything from ICT risk management to secure third-party collaborations and incident reporting. Non-compliance could lead to significant financial penalties, increased supervisory oversight, and reputational damage. Time is running out to prepare.

Preparing for 2025:

Don’t Let Your Customers Fall Behind

The 2025 deadline for DORA compliance is fast approaching, and the penalties for non-compliance are severe. By choosing Kiteworks, your customers can ensure they meet the requirements of DORA while building a more resilient, secure, and future-proof ICT infrastructure.

Start their DORA compliance journey today with Kiteworks, and help them protect their business against cyber risks, operational disruptions, and regulatory challenges.

Comprehensive Security Controls for ICT Risk Management

DORA places a significant emphasis on ICT risk management. Kiteworks empowers financial institutions with industry-leading security features designed to meet these requirements. With double encryption, access management, and data loss prevention (DLP) seamlessly integrated into the platform, Kiteworks provides a comprehensive solution for protecting sensitive data. This ensures that financial entities can protect their data and comply with DORA’s demand for a secure ICT risk management framework.

Centralised Data Governance and Policy Enforcement

One of DORA’s key focuses is maintaining operational resilience, particularly through the secure management of data exchanges. Kiteworks offers centralised governance over all sensitive content, allowing financial entities to enforce data security policies consistently across the organisation. Whether it’s file transfers, email communications, or secure file sharing with external parties, Kiteworks ensures that your customers can track and manage their data securely, helping them meet DORA’s compliance standards.

Real-Time Monitoring and Incident Response

Kiteworks provides real-time visibility into all data exchanges, enabling financial entities to quickly detect potential incidents or anomalies. DORA mandates robust incident detection and reporting capabilities, and Kiteworks delivers this through comprehensive audit logs, breach notifications, and anomaly alerts. When a security event occurs, financial entities have the tools to respond promptly and effectively, ensuring that incidents are reported in compliance with DORA’s timelines and requirements.

Detailed Reporting and Audit Logs

Regulatory compliance requires proof. Kiteworks’ ability to generate detailed reports and maintain comprehensive audit logs ensures financial institutions can provide clear evidence of compliance to regulators. Whether it’s tracking user activities, file access, or data exchanges, Kiteworks’ reporting features demonstrate adherence to DORA’s requirements. This capability not only simplifies incident investigations but also allows organisations to proactively identify potential weaknesses in their operational resilience strategy.

Secure Third-Party Collaboration

DORA extends beyond internal operations, requiring financial institutions to manage the risks associated with third-party ICT providers. Kiteworks simplifies this process by enabling secure collaboration and data sharing with third-party partners. Granular access controls allow financial entities to monitor and manage third-party access to their sensitive information, ensuring compliance while minimising the risk of unauthorised data exposure. With Kiteworks, your customers can confidently work with third-party providers while maintaining control over their ICT security.

Continuous Testing and Risk Mitigation

Kiteworks is committed to maintaining the highest standards of security. Through rigorous internal and external testing, including penetration tests and vulnerability assessments, Kiteworks ensures that its platform remains robust against emerging threats. This proactive approach to security helps financial entities meet DORA’s requirement for continuous risk monitoring and testing of ICT systems, ensuring they stay ahead of potential risks and are fully prepared for supervisory audits.