DORA alignment after the deadline: why it still matters for your business
As of January 2025, the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is officially in force—and firms within its scope have already made the necessary changes to meet regulatory requirements. But for companies not formally in scope, the conversation around DORA is far from over.
Whether you’re operating adjacent to the financial sector, serving EU-based financial institutions, or simply focused on strengthening your operational resilience, aligning with DORA's principles can still offer strategic value.
DORA is not an obligation. It’s preparation
Why DORA still applies to you
DORA is an EU regulation aimed at strengthening the IT security and resilience of financial entities against digital threats. It establishes a unified regulatory framework for managing ICT risks, including incident reporting, risk management, and oversight of third-party service providers. While DORA is mandatory for EU financial services firms—and certain non-EU entities operating within the EU—it also sets a new global benchmark for ICT risk management and operational resilience. Organizations not required to comply can still benefit from aligning with its framework, especially those that:
- Support or partner with in-scope firms
- Are planning to enter EU markets
- Aim to adopt best-in-class resilience practices
DORA doesn’t require anything from you. Your clients do.
In today’s complex and interconnected environment, resilience is no longer just about regulation—it’s about meeting expectations from customers, partners, and stakeholders across your ecosystem
Taking a proactive approach
If your organization is not in scope but still exposed to ICT risks, third-party dependencies, or EU partnerships, adopting selected DORA principles can:
- Strengthen operational resilience frameworks
- Reduce the impact of technological disruptions and cyberattacks
- Improve governance and oversight of critical service providers
- Facilitate internal and external audits with greater traceability and transparency
- Align your technology strategy with international cyber resilience standards
- Enhance client confidence and market competitiveness
- Lay the groundwork for future regulatory readiness
How Izertis can help
At Izertis, we’ve already supported over 30 EU-based wealth management firms with DORA compliance. But we also understand the needs of firms outside the regulatory perimeter—those seeking practical, streamlined ways to enhance resilience without overcommitting resources.
Our DORA Essentials Pack offers a curated set of tools, templates, and processes tailored for businesses looking to align with DORA’s key principles without full-scale compliance obligations. It’s a fast, cost-effective way to demonstrate operational readiness and improve your ICT risk posture.
And with our Ongoing Compliance Offering, we help you maintain that alignment—adapting to evolving standards and supporting your continuous improvement journey.
Proven Results, Recognised Standards
In one recent engagement, we partnered with Bureau Veritas, a globally recognised certification body, to independently verify the quality of a client’s DORA implementation. The result: an official certification confirming that the solution met regulatory expectations.
This endorsement not only reflects the strength and rigour of our work—it’s also something we’re proud to replicate for other clients seeking independent validation of their DORA alignment.
DORA compliance may not be mandatory for you—but operational resilience is. Let Izertis help you stay ahead, stay prepared, and stay trusted.