FINCHTRADE: DORA Compliance Framework
Whirr Crew developed and implemented a policy and documentation framework for FinchTrade aligned with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The engagement covered ICT risk management, security governance, access control, incident management, supplier security, business continuity, backup and recovery, and vulnerability management.
Scope of Services
DORA Compliance Consulting
ICT Risk Governance
Policy & Procedure Development
Documentation Framework Implementation
Regulatory Framework
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
Introduction
The Digital Operational Resilience Act establishes regulatory requirements concerning ICT risk management and digital operational resilience in the financial sector. Addressing these requirements involves structured governance documentation covering ICT risks, security operations, third-party relationships, and business continuity.
Whirr Crew supported FinchTrade through the development and implementation of a DORA-aligned policy and documentation framework covering key organizational and ICT security management processes.
Challenges
DORA-related governance requirements span multiple areas of ICT risk and security management. A structured compliance approach requires documented policies and procedures addressing ICT assets, risk management responsibilities, access controls, security incidents, third-party relationships, and operational continuity. The project focused on establishing a coordinated documentation framework covering these interconnected domains.
Solution
Whirr Crew developed and implemented a DORA-aligned governance and documentation framework across several key areas.
ICT Asset and Risk Management
Development of policies and procedures covering asset management, risk identification, assessment, and the governance of ICT-related risks.
Access Control and Security Management
Documentation addressing access control processes and related information security requirements.
ICT Incident Management
Development of procedures governing the management of ICT security incidents and associated organizational responsibilities.
ICT Third-Party and Supplier Security
Policies and procedures addressing security considerations and risk management related to external suppliers and ICT service providers.
Business Continuity, Backup and Recovery
Development of documentation covering operational continuity, backup and recovery, and related resilience requirements.
Vulnerability Management
Preparation of vulnerability management procedures and supporting cybersecurity governance documentation.
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Results
The project delivered an implemented DORA-aligned policy and documentation framework addressing key ICT security and risk management domains. The documentation established formalized procedures supporting ICT governance, third-party security management, incident management, and operational resilience activities.
Conclusion
The FinchTrade project highlights Whirr Crew's expertise in cybersecurity consulting and financial-sector regulatory compliance. By developing a structured ICT risk and security governance framework, Whirr Crew supported the organization's alignment with DORA-related requirements and the establishment of documented practices for ongoing ICT risk management.