DORA Consulting
DORA consulting is advisory and implementation support that helps a financial entity design and operationalise the controls, contracts, policies, and testing needed to meet DORA. It bridges the gap between knowing the requirements and embedding them in day-to-day operations.
What consultants deliver
Typical work includes building the ICT risk-management framework, drafting DORA-aligned contract clauses, designing the incident-response process, and standing up the resilience-testing programme. Good consultants transfer knowledge so the entity can sustain compliance in-house.
What to look for in a provider
Prioritise demonstrable DORA-specific expertise, coverage of your entity type, and evidence of regulatory engagement. Our published methodology scores providers on exactly these dimensions, see the ranked directory.
Frequently asked questions
How is consulting different from a DORA audit?
Consulting helps you build and improve controls; a DORA audit independently checks them. For independence, some entities keep the two separate.
Can smaller entities use DORA consulting?
Yes. DORA applies proportionately, and consultants often scope a lighter engagement for microenterprises and smaller firms subject to the simplified framework.
How do I choose a DORA consultant?
Assess DORA-specific track record, entity-type coverage, and independence. See our ranking methodology.