As the January 17, 2025 deadline for the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) has passed, financial institutions across the EU are feeling the pressure! But meeting these regulatory requirements is more than an obligation—it’s an opportunity to strengthen your organization’s resilience and cybersecurity posture.
At Nemesis, we’ve updated our platform with new capabilities designed to simplify DORA compliance, reduce your workload, and continuously test and improve your defenses. Keep reading to find out how Nemesis has been updated with new features specifically designed to simplify DORA compliance and profit from efforts taken with other frameworks like ISO 27001 and NIS2 at the same time.
If you want to know how we can help:
DORA is Challenging
To achieve DORA readiness, organizations must:
Document every policy and procedure, leaving no stone unturned.
Step up incident responses, ensuring immediate action on threats.
Test defenses, from infrastructure to third-party risks.
Maintain compliance with overlapping frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIS2.
However, many organizations face challenges in carrying out their obligations effectively. For example, only 15% of surveyed companies reported that internal audit teams conduct operational resilience tests themselves. Instead, independent testing often relies on dedicated functions within the first, second, or third lines of defense—or external providers.**
These requirements can feel overwhelming.
That's exactly what we aim to address with Nemesis!
How Companies Solve DORA Today
A critical aspect of DORA is the testing of recovery plans for critical ICT systems and applications, which must be conducted at least annually. These tests validate the effectiveness of recovery strategies and involve key stakeholders such as developers, operations teams, and recovery specialists. Depending on the scope and purpose, these tests may include:
Tabletop Exercises: Walkthroughs of disaster recovery scenarios to identify gaps in plans.
Simulation Tests: Controlled environments mimicking real-world IT disruptions, such as backup system activation or switching to alternative sites.
Live Testing: Execution of Business Continuity Plans during planned maintenance windows or controlled scenarios.
For compliance all of this has to be documented together with other aspects such as policies, procedures, digital assets, and contracts. Staying on top of this is key to your success!
Introducing Nemesis’ DORA Compliance Features
To make it easy for companies in need document their DORA compliance, we stick to the following two core principles:
Aggregate all relevant documentation in one place
Generate the evidence needed to show your efforts maintaining digital operational resilience
Our intuitive wizard simplifies the on-boarding process by collecting all the data and documentation needed to build a tailored DORA Master Compliance Report. It guides you step by step, ensuring nothing is overlooked.
What you can do with the wizard:
Upload and organize policies, procedures, and compliance documentation.
Generate DORA Report documents
Align existing compliance packs (e.g., ISO 27001, NIS2) with DORA requirements.
Set up practical DORA specific assessments to evaluate your technical security controls.
Mapping Compliance Across ISO 27001 and NIS2 Frameworks
Nemesis reduces the complexity of managing multiple compliance frameworks by mapping DORA requirements to ISO 27001 and NIS2. This integration minimizes redundant efforts, allowing you to focus on what matters most—resilience.
Real-World Resilience Testing
Nemesis includes tailored BAS scenarios for continuous testing and validation. Whether it’s covering monitoring for cyber attacks outlined in Article 10 (Detection) or validating incident response processes work under Article 11 (Response and recovery), these simulations mimic real-world cyber threats, helping you:
Detect vulnerabilities before they’re exploited.
Assess the effectiveness of existing controls and policies.
Generate practical insights to enhance resilience and remediate the discovered weaknesses
For example, one of our clients, a financial services provider, ran Nemesis simulations for the first time and discovered that their SOC wasn’t responding to clear threats. By addressing these blind spots, they not only avoid potential regulatory fines but also reinforce their infrastructure against real-world attacks, demonstrating compliance with Articles 9 (Detection) and 24 (Digital Operational Resilience Testing).
Comprehensive DORA Reporting
The automated reporting feature generates a Master Compliance Report that includes:
A summary of DORA articles and their requirements.
Mappings to ISO 27001 and NIS2 to reduce duplicate efforts.
Detailed records of your organization’s policies, procedures, and technical documentation.
Evidence from real-world Breach and Attack Simulations (BAS).
This audit-ready report saves time, reduces errors, and ensures your organization is prepared for regulatory scrutiny.
What Sets Nemesis Apart
Unlike traditional compliance tools, Nemesis goes beyond documentation. Our platform integrates compliance with practical cybersecurity strategies, providing:
Continuous Risk Management: Stay ahead of threats with ongoing simulations and updates.
Operational Efficiency: Save time with automated processes and centralized documentation.
Proven ROI: Avoid costly fines and reduce audit preparation time with our streamlined approach.
Your Next Steps
If you’re ready to streamline DORA compliance and bolster your organization’s digital resilience, take the next steps:
Explore our DORA Wizard and Dashboard to simplify compliance.
Don't let them catch you off-guard! Equip your organization with a platform designed to make DORA compliance a strategic advantage, not just a regulatory burden.
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