DORA Lead Manager

Digital operational resilience has become a regulatory obligation for financial entities operating in the EU. With DORA entering full supervisory enforcement, institutions are expected to demonstrate their ability to withstand, respond to, and recover from ICT related disruptions. This expectation extends beyond IT functions and directly impacts governance, risk management, procurement, and executive accountability.

This course is designed for professionals responsible for leading DORA implementation and ongoing resilience oversight. Participants do not study the regulation in isolation; they work through how DORA requirements translate into governance structures, management processes, and operational decision making. Emphasis is placed on the five DORA pillars and how they interact in real organizational environments.

Throughout the training, participants engage with a continuous case scenario covering ICT risk management, incident classification and reporting, resilience testing, and third party oversight. Particular attention is given to supervisory expectations, internal coordination, and the role of management bodies under DORA.

Abilene Academy’s approach reflects how DORA is implemented in practice in 2024–2025: cross functional, evidence driven, and subject to regulatory scrutiny. Trainers draw on real regulatory feedback and industry experience to highlight common weaknesses and supervisory focus areas. By the end of the course, participants are equipped to lead digital operational resilience as a regulated management discipline.

“I would like to sincerely thank Abilene Academy for the excellent training experience. The instructors demonstrated deep expertise and were always open to questions and discussions, which created a very engaging and professional learning atmosphere. The content was relevant, up-to-date, and clearly designed with practitioners in mind. I highly recommend Abilene Academy to anyone looking to strengthen their skills in cybersecurity and gain practical knowledge from experienced professionals. It was a truly valuable learning experience.”

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Tatiana Skripkar

Security Risk Manager