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What drives DORA cost and timeline for a financial entity?
DORA cost and timeline depend on entity type, ICT vendor count, existing controls and evidence quality. Here are the drivers to size before you budget.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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DORA after the audit: what continuous monitoring means in practice
DORA expects detection, testing and review to keep running after the first assessment. See what the articles require and a monthly rhythm that fits them.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do you automate DORA evidence collection without fooling yourself?
Automate the evidence DORA's articles imply: inventories, scans, restore tests, alert logs and the register of contracts. Keep humans on judgment calls.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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Where can a DORA audit find gaps in your ICT controls?
We found no official ranking of DORA audit findings. These are the checkable obligations in the regulation text where an audit can most easily find gaps.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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DORA: what evidence will an auditor ask for?
DORA applies from 17 January 2025. Expect requests for your ICT risk framework, third party register, incident records, test results and contract terms.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How to answer a bank's DORA security questionnaire as a vendor
Banks and insurers send vendors DORA shaped questionnaires. Map answers to Article 28 and 30 contract topics, attach dated evidence, admit what you lack.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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What is Cyber Essentials and does your company need it?
Cyber Essentials is a UK government backed baseline built on five technical controls. Learn the two levels, who gets asked for it and how to start.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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How do you stay Cyber Essentials compliant after the audit?
Cyber Essentials checks you on one day, but you declare the controls hold all year. Here is what to monitor weekly so a 14-day patch rule never fails you.
Oct 18, 20265 min read
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Cyber Essentials glossary: the terms you will actually meet
A plain language glossary for Cyber Essentials, from the five controls to self assessment, Plus testing and requirement versions, with links to the NCSC.
Oct 18, 20264 min read
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