A risk-based program tests ICT systems, records weaknesses and verifies remediation. Systems supporting critical or important functions receive regular coverage.
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DORA requires covered financial entities other than microenterprises to establish a digital operational resilience testing program. Article 24 calls for a risk-based approach, independent testing and appropriate annual tests of ICT systems supporting critical or important functions. Article 25 lists testing methods. EUR-Lex · DORA · Articles 24–25 ↗
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In an illustrative gateway failover exercise, restoration of a connection is one result. Teams can also check which orders retained their state, whether messages duplicated, and whether the backlog reconciled after recovery. Logs from both sides provide evidence.
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A test record should capture starting conditions, success criteria, issues, remediation owners and subsequent validation. Scope and testing methods follow the organization’s functions, risks and applicable obligations.
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What the primary record establishes
DORA requires covered financial entities other than microenterprises to establish a digital operational resilience testing program. Article 24 calls for a risk-based approach, independent testing and appropriate annual tests of ICT systems supporting critical or important functions. Article 25 lists testing methods. EUR-Lex · DORA · Articles 24–25 ↗
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In an illustrative gateway failover exercise, restoration of a connection is one result. Teams can also check which orders retained their state, whether messages duplicated, and whether the backlog reconciled after recovery. Logs from both sides provide evidence.
03 · REVIEW POINTS
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A test record should capture starting conditions, success criteria, issues, remediation owners and subsequent validation. Scope and testing methods follow the organization’s functions, risks and applicable obligations.
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Primary record / reference periodEUR-Lex · DORA · Articles 24–25
