DORA and the Future of Digital Resilience

Program Overview

DORA and the Future of Digital Resilience

Course Description

This comprehensive course provides an in-depth exploration of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), covering both its legal and technical dimensions alongside practical applications. Participants will gain a thorough understanding of DORA’s regulatory framework, compliance obligations, and its impact on financial entities and ICT service providers. The course will also delve into cyber security best practices, ICT risk management, and incident reporting requirements to ensure operational resilience. Through a combination of real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises, this course bridges the gap between legal mandates and technical execution, equipping participants with the tools to navigate, comply with, and operationalise DORA within their organizations.

Course Details

• Intake: April 2025
• EQF / MQF Level: NA
• Mode of Delivery: Online
• Duration of Course: 7 sessions held on Saturdays, 2 hours per session
• Operational End Date: N/A
• ECTS Credits: NA
• Programme Qualifies for: Funding not Applicable
• Certificate after completing: Certificate of Attendance
• Student Success Rate: 100

What You Will Study

• Module 1: Introduction to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Understanding DORA
    • Core Framework Overview
    • Scope and Application
• Module 2: Legal Perspective on DORA
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Legal Framework of Operational Resilience
    • Regulatory Obligations
    • Legal Implications of Non-Compliance
• Module 3: ICT Risk Management Framework
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Introduction
    • Lifecycle of ICT risk management
    • Integrating DORA Metrics
    • Risk assessment models
    • Strategies for proactive mitigation
• Module 4: ICT Related Incident Management
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Introduction
    • What is ICT-related incident management?
    • Incident Management Frameworks
    • ICT incidents under DORA
    • Reporting thresholds
    • Mandatory timelines
• Module 5: Digital Operational Resilience Testing
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Introduction
    • General requirements and frequency
    • Types of resilience tests
    • Test Reporting
    • Tools and techniques
• Module 6: 3rd Party Risk Management
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Importance of Third-Party Oversight
    • Union-Level Oversight Framework
    • Best Practices in Managing ICT Dependencies
• Module 7: Information Sharing Arrangement
  • Core Module
  • Learning Hours: NA
  • Credits: UK Credits
  • Topics:
    • Governance and Cybersecurity Culture
    • Mechanisms for Information Sharing

How You Will Learn

• This course is delivered online.

Assessment

• There is no final assessment. Students will be guided throughout the course, and at the end, will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Structure of Programme

• Module 1: Introduction to the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
• Module 2: Legal Perspective on DORA
• Module 3: ICT Risk Management Framework
• Module 4: ICT Related Incident Management
• Module 5: Digital Operational Resilience Testing
• Module 6: 3rd Party Risk Management
• Module 7: Information Sharing Arrangement

Teaching, Learning and Assessment Procedures

• Trainers:
  • Roxanne Brooks: Business Development Manager @ CY4 Ltd
  • Gabriel Micallef: Information Security Manager @ CY4 Ltd

Grading System

• There is no final assessment, hence no grading involved.

Entry Requirement

• Who Should Attend: Our comprehensive DORA immersion course is open to anyone seeking to understand and navigate this new regulatory framework, regardless of their background or experience. No prior knowledge of DORA or regulatory compliance is required.
• Prerequisites: No prerequisites.

Fees & Funding

• Funding not Applicable
• MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01
• Further and Higher Education Institution

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