The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulation that strengthens cybersecurity and operational resilience requirements for financial institutions and their critical technology providers.
Key takeaways:
- DORA goes beyond compliance and requires financial institutions to build true digital operational resilience that can withstand and contain cyberattacks.
- Lateral movement is the biggest risk in modern hybrid environments; stopping the spread of attacks is critical to minimizing business impact.
- Akamai Guardicore Segmentation enables Zero Trust microsegmentation to protect critical applications, legacy systems, and cloud workloads.
- By combining visibility, AI-powered policy generation, and integrated Zero Trust controls, organizations can turn DORA compliance into a strategic advantage.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Akamai Guardicore uses Zero Trust microsegmentation to stop lateral movement, protect critical assets, and provide visibility across hybrid environments, helping organizations meet DORA requirements.
While DORA targets the financial sector, the principles of Zero Trust and cyber resilience described in this brochure are also relevant for organizations that support financial services as critical ICT providers.