Glossary · Operational
Digital Operational Resilience
Capability to withstand, adapt to, and recover from ICT-related disruptions while maintaining critical business functions and services.
Full definition
Digital Operational Resilience extends beyond traditional business continuity to address technology dependencies, cyber threats, and digital ecosystem risks. The EU's DORA regulation mandates financial entities to ensure resilience across ICT risk management, incident reporting, testing, and third-party risk. A resilient organization can sustain operations during cloud outages, cyberattacks, or software failures through redundancy, rapid recovery capabilities, and adaptive response. For instance, a bank with digital resilience maintains payment processing even when primary data centers fail. This concept integrates technology risk management, cyber security, and business continuity into a unified framework.
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