1. DORA Is Not Optional
From January 2025, DORA mandates are enforceable across the EU. Boards must demonstrate oversight of ICT risk and digital operational resilience—or face consequences.
2. The UK Is Following Suit
Even outside the EU, the UK’s Operational Resilience Framework shares DNA with DORA. Your board needs unified leadership across both regulatory fronts.
3. The Threat Landscape Has Changed Forever
AI-powered attacks. Supply chain vulnerabilities. Ransomware-as-a-Service. Digital resilience is no longer a tech problem—it's a strategic one.
4. Shareholder and Reputational Risk
A failure in operational resilience is a reputational crisis. Customers, investors, and regulators expect more than compliance—they expect assurance.
5. Regulatory Scrutiny Is Targeting the C-Suite
CEOs and board members can no longer claim ignorance. Supervisory authorities are looking at governance, not just processes.
6. Your Existing Roles Aren’t Enough
CIOs manage tech. CISOs manage security. Risk officers manage frameworks. Who owns resilience? The CDORO fills this strategic gap.
7. Third-Party Risk Is Now First-Party Concern
From cloud providers to software vendors—your weakest link might not be under your control. CDOROs are trained to assess and govern this ecosystem.
8. Digital Operational Resilience Is About Business Continuity at Scale
It’s not just about backups—it’s about ensuring your services work under duress. The CDORO connects cyber risk with business continuity.
9. Customers and Partners Are Demanding It
Trust is now a competitive advantage. Demonstrating certified operational resilience leadership can win business—and retain it.
10. It’s a Strategic Advantage, Not a Cost Centre
Organisations that invest in resilience outperform their peers in the long run. The CDORO is the champion of that ROI.
