ESMA updates guidelines on cloud outsourcing in line with DORA
On 11 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its Final Report updating the Guidelines on outsourcing to cloud service providers (CSPs), to align with the Digital […]
Last Minute Tips before DORA’s Implementation
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a landmark regulation focusing on resilience in the financial sector, will come into full effect on January 17, 2025. The Central Bank of Cyprus […]
DORA: A Practical Guide for Financial Institutions and ICT Service Providers
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), effective in January 2025, mandates stricter cybersecurity measures aimed at enhancing the operational resilience of financial institutions and ICT service providers by establishing a […]
Understanding the New EU Criteria for Classifying Cyber Threats under DORA
By Pantelis Angelides CEO, Quadprime The European Commission has introduced new Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) to supplement the DORA Regulation, aimed at classifying ICT-related incidents and cyber threats within the EU financial […]
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) undertakes inaugural crisis simulation exercise for authorised firms in collaboration with Control Risks Group
By Kyriakos Christofidis Assistant Director, Complyport On 25 May 2023, the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) engaged Control Risks Group, a global risk and strategic consulting firm specialising in political, […]
From EBA Guidelines to DORA: Building a Robust Cybersecurity & Resilience Framework in the Financial Services Sector
By Pantelis Angelides CEO, Quadprime From the EBA Guidelines on ICT and security risk management to the recent Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), European bodies are shaping a robust framework […]
The Road Towards Digital Resilience: Where Does Cyprus Stand in Relation to DORA Regulation?
By Demetris Taxitaris CEO, Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) In today’s article published in InBusinessNews, Complyport EU (formerly MAP S.Platis) Group CEO Demetris Taxitaris provides key insights about DORA regulation (Digital Operational Resilience Act), discussing, among […]
The Digital Epidemic: Ransomware Demystified
During the past few weeks, Cyprus has fallen victim to a series of ransomware attacks with incidents involving universities such as the University of Cyprus and Open University and the […]