This IDC Perspective examines the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and its implications for Asia/Pacific FIs as they navigate evolving regulatory landscapes. Although DORA is a European Union (EU)–specific regulation, its principles are influencing Asia/Pacific regulators, particularly in ICT risk management, third-party oversight, and incident reporting. This report highlights the growing investment in governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), compliance automation, and cyber-resilience across Asia/Pacific FIs, along with strategies to align with DORA-inspired mandates. It also explores how Vanta's automated compliance and risk management solutions help FIs enhance security posture, streamline audits, and improve vendor risk governance."As regulatory frameworks in Asia/Pacific evolve, FIs must recognize DORA not merely as an EU compliance mandate but also as a foundational architecture for digital operational resilience. The convergence of AI-driven risk analytics, compliance automation, and advanced third-party governance is accelerating regulatory maturity, enabling institutions to implement continuous control monitoring (CCM), predictive security intelligence, and real-time compliance validation. By adopting proactive, AI-powered security frameworks and harmonized regulatory strategies, Asia/Pacific FIs can enhance cyber-resilience, mitigate systemic risks, and drive long-term regulatory interoperability across global markets," says Sakshi Grover, senior research manager on cybersecurity products and services, IDC Asia/Pacific.
Executive Snapshot
Situation Overview
Understanding DORA and Its Global Relevance
The Five Core Pillars of DORA
Risk Management
ICT Third-Party Risk Management
Digital Operational Resilience Testing
ICT-Related Incident Reporting
Information and Intelligence Sharing
Implications for Asia/Pacific FIs
Vendor Spotlight: Vanta, Enabling DORA Compliance for Asia/Pacific FIs
How Vanta Strengthens DORA Compliance in Asia/Pacific FIs
Automated GRC Management
Third-Party Risk Management and Vendor Security Oversight
Continuous Monitoring and Incident Readiness
Advanced Audit and Compliance Readiness with AI-Powered Trust Management
The Business and Technical Impact for Asia/Pacific FIs
Why Vanta for Asia/Pacific FIs?
Future-Proofing Compliance for Asia/Pacific FIs
Advice for the Technology Buyer
Implement AI-Driven ICT Risk Management Solutions
Strengthen Third-Party Risk Governance and Compliance
Enhance Incident Response and Threat Intelligence Capabilities
Expand Penetration Testing and Red Teaming for Resilience Validation
Adopt Cloud Security Posture Management and Compliance Automation
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