ISO 27001 and DORA Compliance Relationship

This guide discusses the relationship between ISO 27001 and the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), which comes into force in January 2025. It outlines the requirements of DORA for financial institutions and their ICT providers, emphasizing the importance of compliance for various financial entities. The document explains how ISO 27001 serves as a foundation for meeting DORA's additional requirements, detailing the gaps that organizations may need to address. It highlights the five pillars of DORA, which include risk management, incident response, digital operational resilience testing, ICT third-party risk management, and information sharing. The guide also notes that while ISO 27001 covers many aspects of information security, DORA introduces new operational resilience standards that organizations must integrate into their existing cybersecurity frameworks. By aligning ISO 27001 practices with DORA requirements, organizations can streamline their compliance efforts and enhance their overall security posture.