How Can You Mitigate Cyber Security Risk in the Financial Sector?
The financial sector is one of the most critical components of the global economy. It is an industry that manages vast amounts of sensitive data, high-value transactions, and customer trust on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this significance also makes it one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals. The stakes are enormous, a single breach […]
Exploring DORA and Third-Party Risk in the UK – Key Takeaways from Our Webinar
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is shaping the way financial organisations approach operational resilience and third-party risk management. To unpack the complexities and provide actionable guidance, Secon and Quod Orbis hosted the webinar, “Exploring DORA and Third-Party Risk in the UK.” We extend our sincere thanks to our speakers, Cornelius Goosen and Jason Wilkes, […]
The Role of Threat-Led Penetration Testing in DORA
The financial sector has become a prime target for cyber threats. As digital transformation accelerates, financial entities have become increasingly reliant on Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for their operations. However, this reliance also exposes them to significant risks, including data breaches, ransomware attacks, and operational disruptions. The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) aims to […]
Navigating DORA: Essential Insights for Financial and Payment Institutions
The European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a landmark regulatory initiative aimed at enhancing the digital operational resilience of entities within financial sector or those relating to it. DORA focuses on strengthening the digital operational resilience of these entities through robust ICT risk management, comprehensive testing, incident reporting, third-party risk management, and proactive […]