Who Should Attend

This course is designed specifically for senior executives, compliance officers, and decision-makers in the financial sector responsible for overseeing operational resilience, compliance, and governance. Whether you are tasked with ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks or are managing your organisation’s resilience strategy, this course provides the essential tools to lead with confidence.

Pre-requisites:
While prior knowledge of operational resilience and regulatory frameworks is beneficial, the course is ideal for executives already engaged with these issues or those certified as DCCS DORA Certified Compliance Specialists.

You will learn through a combination of expert-led presentations, interactive discussions, and real-world case studies. The course is structured to provide both strategic insights and practical tools for implementing digital operational resilience. In addition to the live sessions, you will also have access to 30 days of online learning material after the course, enabling you to revisit key concepts and continue your professional development at your own pace.

By the end of the Certified Digital Operational Resilience Officer (CDORO) course, you will:

• Gain a strategic understanding of your role in driving operational resilience across your organisation.

• Acquire the tools and frameworks needed to implement resilience strategies effectively.

• Develop a deep understanding of the EU DORA and UK Operational Resilience requirements.

• Learn how to measure, manage, and report on operational resilience to key stakeholders, including senior management and regulators.

• Walk away with actionable insights and strategies that can be immediately applied within your organisation.

Your Instructor is Paul C Dwyer

Global Authority on Digital Operational Resilience, Cybersecurity & Financial Sector Compliance
Author | Advisor | Educator | Entrepreneur | Thought Leader

Paul C Dwyer is recognised as one of the world’s foremost experts in cybersecurity, cyber risk, and digital operational resilience. As President of the ICTTF – International Cyber Threat Task Force – and CEO of Cyber Risk International, Paul has advised and supported the strategic resilience of governments, global financial institutions, defence agencies, and critical infrastructure operators for over 30 years.

Paul is the creator and head tutor of the DCCS – DORA Certified Compliance Specialist course, the de facto industry standard for financial professionals seeking to understand and implement the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). With over 1,000 alumni worldwide, the DCCS is endorsed by leading industry bodies including the International Compliance Association (ICA). In parallel, Paul authored the essential guide Navigating DORA: A Financial Executive’s Roadmap to Compliance and Resilience – regarded as the definitive playbook for senior leaders tackling digital resilience challenges.

A trusted advisor to NATO on countering hybrid cyber threats, Paul has also provided strategic counsel to the UK Government’s Defence Committee (DefCom), the National Counterterrorism Security Office (NaCTSO), and led digital operational resilience strategies for tier-one banks, insurance providers, and regulators. His career spans roles including Interim Global CISO, Board Advisor, and Chair of multiple resilience and cyber governance programmes across jurisdictions.

Paul is also the founder of the EU DORA Summit – Europe’s premier platform for senior financial sector leaders navigating digital operational resilience – and the visionary behind DORAGPT, a generative AI tool hailed as the “Swiss Army Knife of DORA compliance”.

A certified practitioner in cybersecurity (ISC2, ISACA), governance, and risk, Paul is a Fellow of the Irish Computer Society and holds a Diploma in Corporate Governance from the Corporate Governance Institute. He is also certified by Harvard as a Higher Education Teaching Specialist.

With a background that bridges technical mastery, legal acumen, and board-level strategy, Paul brings a unique blend of experience to every engagement. Whether educating the next generation of resilience professionals or designing frameworks for systemic stability, Paul’s mission is clear: to empower organisations to not just comply, but to thrive in the face of digital disruption.

The cost of the Certified Digital Operational Resilience Officer (CDORO) course is €3,499 for both days, which includes 30 days of access to learning materials, a certified exam, refreshments, snacks during breaks, and lunch throughout the course.

There is an early bird price of €2,499 for those who register early. Additionally, ICA members can book directly via the International Compliance Association and receive a 10% discount.

ICTTF also offers discounts for multiple bookings and for established ICTTF alumni who have recently completed other courses, including but not limited to the DCCS DORA Certified Compliance Specialist course.