A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering DORA; A Step-by-Step Guide to Operational Resilience Implementation
From policy intent to live compliance artefact in weeks, not quarters.
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
monthly compliance cycles stuck in rework
The situation this course is for
The DORA evidence pack requires cross-system coordination, manual validation, and constant updates, consuming leadership bandwidth that should be strategic.
Who this is for
Executive Vice-Chairman in EU-regulated wealth management overseeing compliance transformation
Who this is not for
Individual contributors without cross-functional delivery authority or regulatory oversight scope
What you walk away with
- Ship compliant DORA evidence packs in under one week
- Automate 80% of control validation workflows
- Lock down versioned artefacts for EBA audit cycles
- Reduce rework cycles by standardising evidence design
- Accelerate internal stakeholder alignment on implementation scope
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Scope Definition for Financial Institutions
Define applicability across BNP divisions using EBA final draft RTS as benchmark. Map existing controls to Article 4 requirements with precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Understanding EBA’s definition of material operational functions
- Applying DORA scope to wealth management entities
- Differentiating between critical and important functions
- Mapping internal services to DORA classification tiers
- Integrating third-party dependencies into scope boundaries
- Validating scope decisions with internal audit pre-submission
- Documenting rationale for regulator-facing evidence packs
- Establishing scope review cadence for organisational changes
- Aligning DORA scope with MiFID II governance structures
- Avoiding common overreach in cross-border applicability
- Using ISO 22301 as baseline for business continuity linkage
- Building audit-ready scope documentation in standard format
Module 2. Third-Party Risk Mapping Under DORA
Systematically identify and classify third-party providers based on criticality and data access levels across vendor portfolio.
12 chapters in this module
- Classifying vendors under DORA Article 5 thresholds
- Building provider criticality scoring models
- Integrating data sensitivity into third-party tiers
- Mapping contractual obligations to DORA Article 8
- Creating dynamic registers with auto-updating classifications
- Linking to existing ISC2 and ISO 27001 controls
- Assessing cloud provider compliance pre-engagement
- Standardising SIG questionnaires for DORA alignment
- Automating evidence collection from vendor portals
- Maintaining living inventories across M&A transitions
- Documenting due diligence for regulator review
- Reducing manual review cycles with threshold alerts
Module 3. Incident Reporting Framework Design
Build internal workflows that detect, classify, and escalate incidents according to EBA severity thresholds and reporting deadlines.
12 chapters in this module
- Translating EBA incident categories to internal taxonomy
- Defining internal escalation paths for Tier 1 incidents
- Setting automated triggers for 3-hour regulator notification
- Integrating with SIEM and SOAR platforms
- Building evidence trails for post-incident review
- Classifying outages vs cyber events under Article 10
- Documenting root cause analysis for audit cycles
- Validating workflows against mock breach scenarios
- Reducing false positives in automated detection
- Aligning with NIS2 cross-border notification rules
- Creating repeatable templates for internal briefings
- Establishing board-level summary protocols
Module 4. Digital Operational Resilience Testing
Structure annual testing programmes to meet DORA Article 12 requirements, including threat-led penetration testing scope.
12 chapters in this module
- Planning annual TLPT cycles aligned to EBA guidance
- Selecting external testers with financial sector experience
- Defining scope boundaries for critical system testing
- Integrating findings into control improvement backlog
- Building evidence packs for regulator submission
- Reducing testing downtime with parallel environments
- Linking test results to incident response playbooks
- Automating validation of remediation actions
- Benchmarking resilience maturity across peer group
- Establishing metrics for test effectiveness
- Managing confidentiality in cross-provider testing
- Documenting executive oversight of test outcomes
Module 5. Information and Intelligence Sharing Setup
Implement compliant mechanisms for joining and contributing to financial sector ISACs under DORA Article 13.
12 chapters in this module
- Evaluating ISAC membership options in EU wealth sector
- Establishing secure communication channels for threat intel
- Classifying internal data for external sharing
- Designing anonymisation workflows for shared reports
- Integrating inbound intelligence into SOC operations
- Defining approval workflows for outbound contributions
- Maintaining audit logs for shared intelligence
- Aligning with GDPR in cross-border data exchange
- Building playbooks for rapid response to alerts
- Establishing governance for participation decisions
- Measuring impact of shared intel on detection rates
- Documenting contributions for supervisory review
Module 6. Internal Governance and Oversight
Structure board-level reporting cycles and internal control frameworks to demonstrate ongoing compliance with DORA requirements.
12 chapters in this module
- Designing quarterly reporting cadence for executive team
- Mapping DORA obligations to existing group policies
- Defining accountability across legal, risk, and tech units
- Integrating DORA KPIs into senior performance metrics
- Building central register of compliance obligations
- Creating living policy documents with version control
- Establishing escalation paths for control gaps
- Validating oversight model with internal audit
- Aligning with ISO 38500 principles for governance
- Documenting decision trails for regulator inspection
- Reducing ad-hoc requests with standing reports
- Automating evidence aggregation for renewal cycles
Module 7. Control Validation and Automation
Turn manual compliance checks into automated validations using existing ITSM and GRC platforms.
12 chapters in this module
- Identifying high-effort controls for automation
- Building API integrations with ServiceNow GRC module
- Creating automated evidence generation rules
- Validating control effectiveness with sampling
- Reducing human review cycles by 70%
- Integrating with SAP audit logging infrastructure
- Building dashboards for real-time compliance status
- Setting up alerts for control drift detection
- Using Power BI for regulator-facing presentations
- Maintaining version history for audit trails
- Testing automation against mock inspection
- Scaling validation across global subsidiaries
Module 8. Evidence Pack Construction
Assemble regulator-ready documentation packages that pass EBA scrutiny on first submission.
12 chapters in this module
- Structuring evidence packs by DORA article
- Building standardised templates for all sections
- Integrating cross-functional inputs into single source
- Creating executive summary narratives
- Validating completeness against EBA checklist
- Reducing last-minute changes with staging reviews
- Using version control for audit trails
- Automating language translation for subsidiaries
- Embedding metadata for document tracking
- Testing pack integrity under compression
- Delivering via approved EBA submission portal
- Archiving packs for seven-year retention
Module 9. Cross-Functional Alignment Strategy
Secure buy-in from legal, tech, risk, and operations teams to ensure durable implementation.
12 chapters in this module
- Mapping stakeholder influence and authority
- Designing role-specific communication plans
- Running alignment workshops for policy rollout
- Integrating DORA into onboarding for new hires
- Building internal support channels for queries
- Creating champion networks across divisions
- Measuring adoption with usage analytics
- Reducing resistance through early wins
- Linking compliance to business continuity planning
- Establishing feedback loops for process improvement
- Maintaining momentum post-implementation
- Scaling practices to new business units
Module 10. Regulatory Engagement Preparation
Prepare for EBA inquiries and on-site reviews with confidence and precision.
12 chapters in this module
- Anticipating common regulator questions by article
- Building Q&A repository with sourced answers
- Conducting mock inspection exercises
- Designing walkthrough environments
- Preparing documentation access protocols
- Training spokespeople on message consistency
- Simulating document production under time pressure
- Establishing escalation path for complex queries
- Documenting past inspection outcomes
- Improving response speed with templated answers
- Reducing stress with rehearsed scenarios
- Demonstrating continuous improvement to examiners
Module 11. Sustainment and Continuous Improvement
Ensure DORA compliance remains effective through organisational changes and regulatory updates.
12 chapters in this module
- Establishing quarterly control review cycle
- Monitoring EBA for new guidance releases
- Integrating regulatory change management process
- Updating policies with version control system
- Revalidating third-party classifications annually
- Refreshing incident response playbooks quarterly
- Running annual employee awareness campaigns
- Auditing automation rules for accuracy
- Benchmarking against peer institution reports
- Reporting maturity improvements to executive team
- Reducing compliance cost per employee
- Demonstrating value beyond regulatory minimum
Module 12. Strategic Advantage Through Compliance
Turn DORA implementation into competitive differentiation in wealth management.
12 chapters in this module
- Positioning resilience as client trust enabler
- Marketing compliance strength in client proposals
- Using uptime guarantees as selling point
- Reducing due diligence time for new clients
- Attracting talent with mature risk culture
- Differentiating from peer institutions
- Supporting ESG reporting with resilience metrics
- Informing M&A target assessments
- Guiding technology investment decisions
- Enabling expansion into regulated markets
- Building regulator confidence for innovation
- Measuring ROI of compliance beyond cost avoidance
How this maps to your situation
- DORA implementation
- operational resilience
- regulatory compliance
- executive leadership
Before vs. after
Before
Manual, reactive compliance cycles with recurring rework and last-minute scrambles ahead of audits.
After
Automated, repeatable DORA evidence production with confident, first-time submission.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: 90 minutes per week for 4 weeks, with self-paced completion possible in 2 weeks.
If nothing changes
Without structured implementation, DORA compliance remains fragile, reactive, and resource-intensive , risking findings in EBA reviews and missed opportunities to turn compliance into strategic advantage.
How this compares to the alternatives
Compared to generic DORA training, this course delivers tailored implementation pathways for executives in wealth management , focusing on speed, evidence quality, and cross-functional execution.
Frequently asked
Is this course technical or strategic?
It's designed for executives who need to drive implementation , covering both technical validation and strategic oversight.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this across global subsidiaries?
Yes , modules include guidance on scaling practices across jurisdictions while maintaining compliance integrity.
$199 one-time. 90 minutes per week for 4 weeks, with self-paced completion possible in 2 weeks..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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