Article 5 of the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) plays a pivotal role in steering the ICT risk management initiatives for financial entities. For a straightforward understanding, we’ve included a video lesson at the top of this article.
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Why Opt for the FREE DORA Course Registration?
Registering gives you:
- Notifications on new DORA-focused articles and lessons.
- Access to quarterly live Q&A sessions to resolve any of your DORA-related questions.
Decoding Article 5
This cornerstone article lays the groundwork for how a financial entity should construct its ICT risk management framework. The salient points include:
- ICT Risk Appetite: The formulation of an ICT risk strategy that aligns with the organization’s overall risk appetite.
- Multi-layered Risk Assessment: This mandates the regular identification, classification, and evaluation of ICT-related risks.
- Monitoring & Reporting: Continuous tracking of ICT risks and the reporting mechanism involved.
How to Achieve Compliance?
- Top-down Approach: Begin with buy-in from the leadership for resource allocation and endorsement of risk management strategies.
- Alignment: Merge ICT risk management with your overall corporate strategy.
- Holistic Assessment: Regular audits and assessments to identify and remedy vulnerabilities.
- Education: Staff training and awareness programs to instill risk management best practices.
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Your journey towards mastering EU DORA Article 5 starts here. With the right direction and support, compliance is not a hurdle but a valuable business asset. Trust Xiphos to guide you through it.
