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10. Proactive Detection, Response, & Sharing of Cyber Threats & Anomalies
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) mandates financial entities to establish capabilities for the proactive detection, response, and sharing of cyber threats and anomalies. These requirements ensure that entities are well-prepared to identify, mitigate, and recover from ICT-related risks before they escalate into significant disruptions. Additionally, entities are encouraged to share threat intelligence within their sector to enhance collective resilience.

by Sylvan Ravinet

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1. Regulatory Foundation
DORA 2022/2554: Articles 6 (detection), 7 (response), 11 (information sharing)
RTS pending from ESAs on:
  • Monitoring systems requirements
  • Incident detection standards
  • Threat-sharing practices
2. Mandatory Requirements
2.1. Detection Capabilities
(Art. 6)
Financial entities must implement:
  • Tools and processes for cyber threat detection
  • Anomaly monitoring systems
  • Real-time alert mechanisms
  • Logging and analysis capabilities
  • Regular effectiveness validation
2.2. Response Framework
(Art. 7)
Organizations must establish:
  • Incident response procedures
  • Containment measures
  • Recovery processes
  • Documentation requirements
  • Regular testing protocols
2.3. Information Sharing
(Art. 11)
Entities must ensure:
  • Participation in threat intelligence sharing
  • Notification to authorities about significant threats
  • Standardized sharing procedures
  • Confidentiality measures
  • Regular reporting mechanisms
2.4. Required Integration Points
Must integrate with:
  • ICT Risk Management Framework
  • Incident Management System
  • Business Continuity Planning
  • Third-Party Risk Management
3. Implementation Guidance
3.1. Detection Tools and Technologies
3.2. Monitoring and Alert Management
3.3 Response Procedures
3.4. Threat Intelligence Framework
3.5. Testing and Validation
4. Success Metrics and KPIs
4.1. Detection Metrics
  • Alert accuracy rates
  • False positive ratios
  • Mean time to detect (MTTD)
  • Coverage of assets
  • Detection rule effectiveness
4.2. Response Metrics
  • Mean time to respond (MTTR)
  • Resolution success rates
  • Containment effectiveness
  • Recovery time objectives
  • Stakeholder satisfaction
4.3. Sharing Metrics
  • Intelligence contribution rates
  • Information quality scores
  • Sharing timeliness
  • Community engagement
  • Value realization
5. Integration with Other DORA Domains
5.1. Asset Management Integration
  • Prioritize critical asset monitoring
  • Map dependencies and relationships
  • Track security control coverage
5.2. Incident Management Alignment
  • Enable seamless escalation
  • Maintain consistent documentation
  • Share lessons learned
5.3. Business Continuity Coordination
  • Ensure recovery alignment
  • Test integrated responses
  • Validate resilience measures
5.4. Third-Party Risk Considerations
  • Monitor provider threats
  • Coordinate responses
  • Share relevant intelligence
6. Common Challenges and Solutions
6.1. Alert Management
Challenge: High false positive rates and alert fatigue Solution: Implement ML-based filtering and prioritization
6.2. Intelligence Sharing
Challenge: Confidentiality concerns in sharing Solution: Use anonymization and trusted platforms
6.3. Evolving Threats
Challenge: Rapidly changing attack patterns Solution: Deploy adaptive detection and regular updates
7. Key Takeaways
Implement comprehensive detection capabilities
Establish robust response procedures
Participate actively in threat sharing
Maintain continuous improvement
Integrate across DORA components
Links to Related DORA Compliance Themes
For a comprehensive understanding of DORA compliance, this guide aligns with the following related topics:
For detailed implementation guidance, refer to DORA's RTS and ITS documentation and related guides within this compliance series.
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