DORA Compliance Decoded: Giles Inkson on Operational Resilience for Fintech

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⏳ The Clock is Ticking – Is Your Fintech Prepared for DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is now a regulatory reality for fintechs and financial institutions across Europe. Non-compliance isn’t an option—but what does DORA actually require, and how can your business ensure compliance? In this episode of Startuprad.io, host Joe Menninger sits down with Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA at NetSPI, a cybersecurity expert who helps financial organizations build resilience against digital threats. Together, they break down DORA’s core requirements, offering actionable strategies to help you prepare. 🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ What is DORA? A breakdown of its purpose and scope. ✔ ICT Risk Management: How to identify, assess, and mitigate cybersecurity risks. ✔ Cybersecurity Incident Reporting: What must be reported and when. ✔ Third-Party Risk Management: How to manage external dependencies securely. ✔ DORA Compliance Strategy: Practical steps to meet regulatory expectations. ✔ Common Challenges & Solutions: How fintechs can navigate DORA’s complexities. 🎙 Featured Guest: 🔹 Giles Inkson, Director of Services EMEA at NetSPI → https://www.netspi.com Giles is an industry-leading cybersecurity expert specializing in red teaming, penetration testing, and regulatory compliance. 💡 Key Quotes from the Episode: 🔹 “DORA is an EU directive designed to strengthen financial sector resilience against digital disruptions.” 🔹 “Security is still a human thing. We hack people.” 🔹 “Start small—focus on the essentials before scaling compliance efforts.” 📌 Episode Breakdown: ⏳ [00:02:15] Introduction to DORA ⚠️ [00:05:30] Why ICT Risk Management is Critical 🔗 [00:12:45] Managing Third-Party Risk 🚨 [00:20:00] Understanding Cybersecurity Incident Reporting 📋 [00:28:30] How to Implement DORA Compliance 🔍 [00:35:15] Preparing for DORA Audits 🔹 Sponsored by Vanta ✅ Vanta automates security & compliance, helping businesses stay audit-ready. 💰 Save $1,000 by signing up here → https://vanta.com/startupradio 📚 Resources & Next Steps: 📖 DORA Compliance Guide: https://www.startuprad.io/blog/dora-compliance-guide 🔍 EU Regulatory Guidance on DORA: https://www.eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32022R2554 🎧 Stay Connected with Startuprad.io: 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/startupradio 🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/startuprad_io 📷 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startuprad.io 👍 Enjoyed the Episode? ⭐ Rate & Review Us on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps others discover the show. 📢 Share this episode with your network. 💬 Join the conversation—tell us how your fintech is preparing for DORA! 🔔 Subscribe now and never miss an episode of Startuprad.io!

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