CompliQuest

Course Overview

This masterclass provides a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the Network and Information Security Directive (NIS2), two key regulatory frameworks designed to enhance cyber resilience in the financial sector and critical infrastructure. 

Participants will gain practical insights into: 

• The key requirements of DORA and NIS2 regulations 
• Strategies for ensuring cyber resilience and business continuity 
• Best practices for managing contractual relationships with ICT service providers 
• Implementation of security measures, risk management frameworks, and incident reporting protocols 
• Legal implications and risk mitigation strategies for regulatory compliance

By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and tools required to develop compliance strategies, strengthen cyber resilience, and ensure adherence to the latest EU regulatory requirements. 

Who Is This For?

This training is designed for professionals responsible for managing cyber risks, regulatory compliance, and ICT service agreements within financial institutions and other key industries, including: 

• Regulatory compliance officers overseeing adherence to DORA and NIS2 requirements 
• Cybersecurity and IT risk management professionals responsible for digital resilience strategies 
• Legal advisors and contract managers specializing in regulatory frameworks and ICT service agreements 
• Senior executives and decision-makers shaping corporate risk and compliance strategies 
• ICT service providers supporting financial institutions and critical sectors 
   

Modules

1. Introduction to DORA and NIS2 Regulations

This module sets the foundation by exploring the core objectives, scope, and strategic intent behind both the DORA Regulation and the NIS2 Directive. You’ll gain clarity on how these regulatory frameworks align and differ, and why understanding both is crucial for organizations operating in today’s digitally dependent environment. The module outlines which entities are covered under each regulation and introduces the key obligations they must meet to maintain compliance and resilience.

2. Key Provisions of the DORA Regulation

In this module, we dive into the operational resilience framework defined by DORA and how it aims to strengthen the EU’s financial sector. You'll explore harmonized cybersecurity requirements, regulatory expectations around ICT incident management, and the importance of timely reporting and coordinated response strategies. The module also focuses on how financial institutions should approach ICT risk management when working with third-party service providers, ensuring stability and compliance at every stage of the digital supply chain.

3. Key Requirements of the NIS2 Directive

This module focuses on the updated cybersecurity obligations introduced by NIS2, particularly for critical and important entities across sectors like energy, transport, healthcare, and digital infrastructure. You’ll learn how the directive reinforces cyber resilience, mandates risk-based security practices, and introduces new standards for business continuity and crisis management. The session also covers incident reporting thresholds and the regulatory oversight mechanisms that ensure enforcement across member states.

4. The Role of Contracts in DORA and NIS2 Compliance

This final module unpacks the contractual backbone of compliance under both DORA and NIS2. You'll examine what regulators expect in agreements with ICT service providers, from minimum security clauses to standardized language that aligns with regulatory technical standards. We’ll discuss how institutions can maintain oversight through built-in audit rights and ongoing monitoring. The module also introduces the “Know Your Subcontractor” principle and highlights why understanding subcontracting chains is vital for risk mitigation and compliance assurance.