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Secure Communication and Incident Response for DORA Compliance
Achieve unmatched operational resilience and DORA compliance with Salt’s secure communication solutions.
What is DORA?
The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is the EU’s benchmark regulation for strengthening the financial sector’s resilience against disruptions in Information and Communication Technology (ICT). It establishes robust requirements for ICT risk management, operational continuity, incident reporting, and cybersecurity.
For financial institutions, staying compliant is essential to maintain secure, uninterrupted operations. Salt Communications provides a tailored platform that aligns with DORA’s standards, helping your organisation stay protected, resilient, and fully compliant.
DORA Compliance has been mandatory since January 17th, 2025.
Empowering financial institutions to achieve DORA compliance with confidence
Salt provides secure communication solutions that integrate effortlessly with your IT infrastructure, ensuring DORA compliance without disrupting your operations. Our platform supports financial institutions in meeting regulatory requirements seamlessly, keeping data secure and operations resilient.
With a scalable, future-ready architecture, Salt adapts to your evolving needs, helping you stay ahead of regulatory changes. As DORA continues to shape operational standards across the EU, trust Salt Communications to guide your organisation through compliance with confidence.
Key DORA compliance requirements with proven solutions
As financial institutions grapple with the demands of DORA, Salt Communications provides a tailored solution to secure your communications while following compliance regulations:
ICT Risk Management & Operations Security (Articles 5-16)
Salt Communications offers solutions aligned with DORA's ICT risk management. Our secure messaging, voice calls, and encrypted file transfers protect sensitive information, while message burn and screenshot protection prevent data leakage, ensuring compliance.
ICT Incident Detection & Response (Article 14)
During ICT-related incidents, rapid and secure communication is crucial. Salt Communications offers message broadcasting and real-time alerts, ensuring that your teams can communicate effectively during crises. Our platform enables organizations to respond swiftly, keeping operations resilient and reducing downtime.
Encryption & Cryptography (Articles 5-16)
Encryption is essential for safeguarding data in transit and at rest. Salt Communications uses end-to-end encryption across all communication channels—whether through messaging, voice calls, or file transfers—meeting DORA's encryption and cryptography standards to protect data integrity and confidentiality.
Salt's powerful app features ensure effortless DORA compliance
Secure Messaging
DORA Requirement: ICT risk management framework, ICT operations security.
Our Solution: Salt Communications offers private, secure real-time messaging and group chat features, protecting sensitive internal conversations from breaches or unauthorized access.
Secure Voice Calls
DORA Requirement: ICT risk management framework, ICT operations security.
Our Solution: Encrypted one-to-one and conference calls safeguard sensitive voice communications from interception, ensuring compliance with operational security requirements.
Encrypted File Transfer
DORA Requirement: ICT risk management framework, encryption and cryptography.
Our Solution: End-to-end encryption for file transfers protects confidential documents and sensitive images, aligning directly with DORA's requirements for encryption.
Message Burn
DORA Requirement: ICT risk management framework, ICT operations security.
Our Solution: The automatic or manual message burn feature erases communications on all devices, minimizing the risk of data leakage and supporting DORA’s requirements for operational security.
Message Broadcasting
DORA Requirement: ICT-related incident detection and response, communication strategy.
Our Solution: Share real-time alerts and messages across large groups during ICT incidents, supporting quick response and minimizing operational disruptions.
Screenshot Protection
DORA Requirement: ICT risk management framework, ICT operations security.
Our Solution: Block unauthorized screenshots and get alerts if any are attempted, adding an additional layer of protection for sensitive data.
The role of secure communications in DORA compliance
As financial institutions face increased regulation and scrutiny under DORA, the need for secure communications has never been greater. Here’s how Salt Communications supports compliance:
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Data Integrity and Confidentiality
DORA requires stringent measures to protect data. Salt Communications’ encrypted communication ensures that sensitive data remains confidential and intact, preventing unauthorized access and data breaches.
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Incident Response and Management
Effective incident management requires secure and uninterrupted communication. Salt Communications provides secure channels, allowing teams to coordinate efficiently without risking exposure of sensitive information.
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Regulatory Reporting
DORA sets high standards for timely and secure regulatory reporting. Salt Communications’ platform facilitates encrypted submission of sensitive reports, ensuring data security and transparency throughout the process.
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Third-Party Risk Management
Managing risks associated with third-party providers is a major aspect of DORA compliance. Salt Communications ensures secure interactions with external providers, aligning third-party security with the institution's internal security standards.
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Promoting Operational Resilience
Salt Communications enhances your operational resilience by providing secure communication channels that remain functional even during ICT disruptions, ensuring compliance with DORA.
By choosing Salt Communications, financial institutions can confidently meet DORA’s regulatory requirements while ensuring operational resilience and data security.
Get in touch today to learn how Salt Communications can help your institution comply with DORA and protect your most confidential conversations.
Call us: +44 28 9032 8114
Email: info@saltcommunications.com
Comprehensive Security
End-to-end encryption for all communications—voice, messages, and file transfers—ensures robust protection against breaches.
Operational Continuity
Our platform remains functional during ICT incidents, facilitating uninterrupted communication when it matters most.
Regulatory Expertise
Designed to meet DORA’s exacting standards, Salt Communications provides the tools necessary for full compliance, from incident response to secure reporting.
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