A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering DORA for Executive Architects in Regulated Firms
From policy intent to working artefact in half the timeline.
$199 one-time
24-hour access provisioning
30-day money-back guarantee
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.
Most firms lag 6+ months between DORA mandate and first validated control set, this course cuts that cycle time in half.
The situation this course is for
Even mature architecture teams stall in translation: from high-level compliance intent to concrete, field-ready outputs. The gap isn’t knowledge, it’s repeatable structure. Without it, every engagement restarts from zero.
Who this is for
Executive architect in a regulated firm leading cross-functional teams through DORA compliance, balancing technical depth with strategic oversight.
Who this is not for
Junior compliance analysts, non-architectural staff, or consultants without firm-wide implementation authority.
What you walk away with
- Produce regulator-ready DORA control documentation in under 30 days
- Standardize repeatable templates for control mapping and audit evidence
- Cut review cycles by 50% using pre-validated narrative patterns
- Accelerate stakeholder sign-off with precise, precedent-backed rationale
- Ship first internal DORA Statement of Applicability (SoA) within two sprints
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. DORA Core Objectives and Scope Definition
Establish the foundational requirements of DORA, including identification of critical functions and third-party dependencies. Align internal capabilities with EBA expectations for operational resilience.
12 chapters in this module
- Defining DORA's purpose
- Mapping regulated entities
- Critical function thresholds
- Third-party categorization
- Internal stakeholder alignment
- Scope boundary decisions
- Exemptions and justifications
- Documentation baseline
- Regulator engagement triggers
- Timeline for phase-in compliance
- Alignment with national regulators
- Integration with existing frameworks
Module 2. Operational Resilience Policy Development
Build a board-approved policy that satisfies DORA Article 5 requirements. Includes language models, escalation paths, and integration with group-wide risk appetite statements.
12 chapters in this module
- Policy structure fundamentals
- Writing for legal defensibility
- Incorporating BCBS principles
- Setting recovery time objectives
- Defining impact tolerance levels
- Cross-border consistency rules
- Executive endorsement process
- Version control standards
- Linking to incident response
- Testing frequency mandates
- External audit readiness
- Regulatory reporting obligations
Module 3. ICT Risk Assessment Framework Design
Construct a repeatable process for identifying and evaluating ICT risks under DORA. Leverages existing NIST CSF patterns adapted for financial sector specificity.
12 chapters in this module
- Risk taxonomy for fintech
- Threat actor profiling
- Scenario likelihood grading
- Impact scoring matrix
- Segregation of duties checks
- Vendor risk overlays
- Cyber-physical system risks
- Cloud dependency mapping
- Legacy system exposure
- Incident linkage analysis
- Automated detection gaps
- Risk register maintenance
Module 4. Incident Classification and Reporting Workflows
Implement standardized classification protocols for ICT incidents, ensuring compliance with DORA’s 3-hour and 24-hour reporting thresholds.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident types under DORA
- Severity level definitions
- Detection trigger design
- Internal escalation chains
- External notifier roles
- EBA Form D filing process
- Time zone coordination rules
- False positive reduction
- Data point validation
- Chain of custody logging
- Follow-up requirement tracking
- Post-mortem integration
Module 5. Digital Operational Resilience Testing Programs
Design and execute programmatic testing cycles including threat-led penetration testing and automated resilience checks.
12 chapters in this module
- Test frequency requirements
- Threat-led penetration scope
- Red team selection criteria
- Scenario realism grading
- Automated failure injection
- Recovery validation metrics
- Third-party test coordination
- Result documentation format
- Gap remediation tracking
- Lessons learned integration
- Cross-jurisdiction alignment
- Regulator observation protocols
Module 6. Third-Party Risk Management Under DORA
Implement due diligence, monitoring, and exit strategies for ICT third-party providers, with special attention to criticality designation.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor criticality thresholds
- Subcontractor visibility rules
- Exit plan documentation
- Onsite audit rights
- Performance benchmarking
- Cyber insurance alignment
- Geopolitical risk filters
- Contractual clause library
- SLA enforcement mechanisms
- Continuous monitoring design
- Critical provider concentration
- Regulatory reporting triggers
Module 7. Information Sharing Frameworks and MISRPs
Establish compliant participation in Financial Information-Sharing and Analysis Centers (F-ISACs) and Market-Wide Information Sharing and Response Plans (MISRP).
12 chapters in this module
- Eligibility for F-ISAC
- Data anonymization standards
- Threat intelligence ingestion
- Contribution protocols
- MISRP activation criteria
- Cross-border sharing rules
- Legal liability protections
- Internal dissemination rules
- Alert triage procedures
- Integration with SIEM
- Benchmarking group norms
- Reputation risk controls
Module 8. Internal Governance and Oversight Structures
Build formal committees and reporting rhythms that meet DORA’s governance expectations, linking architecture to compliance.
12 chapters in this module
- Resilience committee design
- Reporting frequency standards
- Executive dashboard metrics
- Escalation authority levels
- Independent assurance roles
- Audit committee integration
- Compensation linkage
- Skills gap assessments
- External consultant oversight
- Succession planning
- Training effectiveness measures
- Culture assessment tools
Module 9. Control Mapping for DORA Compliance
Map DORA requirements to existing internal controls using structured templates that reduce audit friction.
12 chapters in this module
- Requirement decomposition
- Control ownership assignment
- Evidence type matching
- Automated control testing
- Manual review triggers
- Cross-framework alignment
- Coverage gap identification
- Remediation timeline setting
- Exception handling process
- Continuous monitoring setup
- Audit trail maintenance
- Version control integration
Module 10. DORA Documentation Playbook Construction
Assemble a living suite of documents that satisfy EBA review expectations, designed for reuse and rapid update.
12 chapters in this module
- SoA structure design
- Narrative consistency rules
- Evidence indexing
- Version comparison tools
- Review cycle automation
- Stakeholder feedback loop
- Change impact analysis
- Document retention rules
- Access control policies
- Translation management
- Regulator Q&A preparation
- Living document maintenance
Module 11. Audit Preparation and Regulator Engagement
Prepare for EBA or national regulator reviews with pre-validated artefacts and confident narrative framing.
12 chapters in this module
- Audit scope anticipation
- Document packet assembly
- Regulator question patterns
- Response drafting templates
- Mock audit execution
- Gap closure tracking
- Tone and posture guidance
- Escalation protocols
- Follow-up response timing
- Corrective action planning
- Reputation risk messaging
- Lessons from recent inspections
Module 12. Scaling DORA Across Business Lines
Extend compliance from pilot units to enterprise-wide deployment, maintaining consistency while allowing for context variation.
12 chapters in this module
- Phased rollout planning
- Champion network setup
- Local adaptation rules
- Central oversight model
- Cross-training programs
- Performance metric alignment
- Mandatory update cycles
- Feedback integration system
- Resource allocation model
- Cost efficiency tracking
- Vendor coordination scale
- Enterprise reporting consolidation
How this maps to your situation
- New DORA mandate rollout
- Pre-audit control validation
- Third-party provider audit
- Regulator inquiry response
Before vs. after
Before
Waiting months to translate DORA mandates into field-ready outputs, with inconsistent documentation and repeated rework during reviews.
After
Producing regulator-grade artefacts in weeks, using proven templates and narrative patterns that win approval on first 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: Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for executive pacing with downloadable references for just-in-time use.
If nothing changes
Without structured DORA implementation, firms face extended review cycles, repeated remediation requests, and reputational exposure during regulatory scrutiny.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic compliance courses, this program delivers field-tested documentation patterns and regulator-validated narrative structures specific to DORA , not theory, but what actually passes review.
Frequently asked
Is this course suitable for non-technical executives?
Yes. It focuses on artefact quality and compliance velocity, not technical implementation details.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Do I receive official certification?
No. This is a mastery course, not an exam-prep program. You gain working knowledge and reusable templates.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per module, designed for executive pacing with downloadable references for just-in-time use..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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