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// EXPERT PROFILE //

BY EMBRACING
AUTOMATION , ORGANISATIONS CAN NOT ONLY ENHANCE THEIR
OPERATIONAL RESILIENCE BUT ALSO OPTIMISE
RESOURCE ALLOCATION
AND
DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE WITH DORA ’ S
REQUIREMENTS . reporting processes enable swift detection , containment and resolution of cybersecurity incidents . And whether the business conducts regular post-incident reviews to identify areas for enhancement .
Continually assessing and refining incident reporting and management processes can help an organisation bolster its resilience against emerging threats , safeguard critical information and demonstrate its compliance with DORA ’ s requirements .
For best results and to improve visibility , use a single platform to manage all communication channels . Look for solutions that offer comprehensive logging and reporting capabilities against all activity . This should include data access , file transfers , logins and more . Only then can the business record all its content communication and , as a result , evidence compliance against DORA .
Adopt automation
Automation has emerged as a powerful tool for enhancing operational efficiency and resilience throughout business . By embracing automation , organisations can not only enhance their operational resilience but also optimise resource allocation and demonstrate compliance with DORA ’ s requirements .
To get started , consider adopting automation tools to streamline key processes and mitigate operational risks . Explore opportunities to automate routine tasks like threat detection , incident response and compliance monitoring . With advanced analytics and Machine Learning algorithms , automation tools can also help the enterprise detect and respond to cybersecurity threats in real-time to protect vital information .
Document actions taken
It is important to prioritise the thorough documentation of any actions taken to meet DORA compliance and enhance operational resilience . These could include the detailed records of any risk assessment , incident report and any remediation effort taken . Not only will this help the organisation demonstrate its compliance efforts but will also provide the perfect opportunity to create and maintain comprehensive documentation of the organisation ’ s policies , procedures and protocols related to any digital operations and cybersecurity efforts .
The journey towards DORA readiness
As organisations continue to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape , achieving DORA compliance is essential for maintaining data integrity , cybersecurity and regulatory compliance .
Now is the time to begin enhancing your business ’ readiness for DORA compliance , protecting sensitive data against evolving cyberthreats and upholding trust among stakeholders in the process .
The importance of ensuring compliance with DORA must not be overlooked . With severe penalties facing those who are found to be non-compliant and continuous risks threatening to gain access to sensitive information , DORA compliance can help strengthen resilience with standardised , and documented , practices .
To help on the journey towards DORA readiness in time for January 2025 , make sure to look for content communication solutions that reflect the DORA regulation and vendors that are promoting DORA compliance . It is also a good idea to search for solutions that follow industry best-practice cybersecurity , such as the NIST cybersecurity framework . �
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