The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) introduces new requirements for how financial entities manage cybersecurity. For fintech companies, this means security must be measurable, tested, and embedded into the business—not treated as a standalone technical task.
At Assured, we take a holistic approach to cybersecurity: from risk understanding and secure design to hands-on testing and continuous improvement. Our goal is to help fintech organizations meet DORA requirements in a proportional, effective, and business-oriented way.
DORA in Practice for Fintech
Under DORA, financial entities must be able to:
- identify and manage digital risks
- demonstrate that security controls work in practice
- detect, handle, and recover from incidents
- manage third-party and supplier risk
For many fintech companies, this means moving from one-off activities to a structured and continuous security program.
Our Services Supporting DORA Compliance
Security Testing and Validation
Testing is a core element of DORA. We perform security testing that demonstrates how systems and organizations withstand real-world attacks.
- Penetration testing for web, infrastructure, and cloud
- Web application testing for customer-facing and critical systems
- Mobile application testing for payment and user-facing apps
- Red team and adversary simulation aligned with TLPT expectations
Threat and Risk Analysis
A proportional DORA approach starts with understanding your risk exposure.
- Threat Landscape Assessment (TLA)
- Threat and risk assessments to support prioritization and test planning
Secure Design and Advisory
DORA also places requirements on governance, accountability, and long-term processes.
- Secure design for new and existing solutions
- Security advisory services for management and technical teams
- Secure code reviews to reduce technical risk early
Building Internal Capability
Sustainable compliance requires competence across the organization.
- Training in secure development, testing, and risk management
A Proportionate and Long-Term Approach
We help fintech organizations build security programs that:
- are aligned with their size and risk profile
- provide real decision-making insight, not just compliance
- strengthen trust with customers, partners, and regulators
Want to Strengthen Your DORA Capabilities?
Get in touch to discuss how we can support your DORA and fintech security journey.