
DORA Compliance Checklist: Essential Steps for Successful Implementation
DORA is an EU-based regulation that is going to be
At VISTA InfoSec, we simplify DORA compliance with tailored solutions that align with your organization’s specific risk landscape. As a vendor-neutral, CREST-certified firm, we provide independent, transparent, and expert-led services to help you navigate DORA’s stringent requirements with confidence.
If your organization is also working toward compliance with standards like SWIFT CSP, ISO 27001, or SOC 2, our AuditFusion360 service allows you to consolidate overlapping controls into a single, streamlined audit—saving time, eliminating control repetitions, and accelerating your compliance journey.
Assisting in developing policies, controls, and frameworks to achieve DORA compliance.
Conducting independent audits to evaluate control effectiveness and verify compliance with DORA regulations.
Review the structure and effectiveness of incident detection, reporting, and response processes for timely regulatory reporting.
Structured evaluation of risks with recommendations for remediation.
A prioritized action plan to address identified gaps and strengthen compliance readiness.
Independent evaluation of the organization’s incident detection and response processes.
Documentation assessing the compliance posture of third-party ICT service providers.
Reports and evidence from ongoing monitoring and continuous auditing activities.
A formal report verifying control effectiveness, identifying compliance gaps, and providing a summary of audit findings.
An official attestation document certifying your organization’s adherence to DORA requirements.
Regulatory compliance is an ongoing process, not a one-time effort. Our support services include:
DORA applies to a broad range of financial entities within EU, such as banks, investment firms, insurance companies, payment service providers and other financial institutions. It also includes third party ICT service providers who support organizations like cloud service providers, data centers, and software vendors. If your organizations falls in these categories, it is important to ensure compliance with DORA to manage ICT risks and maintain operational resilience to avoid cyber threats and disruptions.
DORA Audit cost for an average-sized company starts at $8000. Pricing for DORA Audit usually depends on several factors, including the Scope of Audit, Types of Business, Technology Platforms, Number of Locations, and other additional services.
On average it takes 4-6 weeks to achieve DORA Compliance. However, the timeline also greatly depends on the time taken for implementing the remediation suggested in the initial gap analysis conducted before the actual audit.
After completing a DORA audit, you will receive a detailed report documenting the effectiveness of your organization’s ICT risk management and operational resilience practices. This report will provide insights into how well your systems and controls are aligned with DORA requirement. Plus, you will also get a DORA “Certificate of Compliance” that you can show your clients and also proudly display in your office.
1. Strengthens your ability to withstand and recover from ICT disruptions.
2. Helps you avoids fines and regulatory sanctions with adherence to DORA standards.
3. Shows your commitment to cybersecurity and regulatory compliance to clients and stakeholders.
4. Ensure you implement effective ICT risk management practices and continuous monitoring.
5. Aligns with EU regulations and keeps your operations within legal requirements.
DORA is an EU-based regulation that is going to be
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