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Understanding EU regulation shouldn't be complicated - and that's exactly what this book delivers. EU Directive DORA Made Simple breaks down the complex Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) into clear language, real-world examples, and practical steps. Whether you're in compliance, risk management, cybersecurity, IT operations, or executive leadership, this book helps you grasp the ""why,"" ""what,"" and ""how"" of DORA without the legal jargon. This guide provides essential insights on how DORA impacts financial institutions, ICT third-party providers, and regulatory frameworks across the EU. You'll learn about risk management obligations, ICT incident reporting, digital resilience testing, governance expectations, and third-party risk requirements - all explained in a straightforward, actionable format. Each chapter is designed to help you build internal awareness, drive alignment, and begin the journey to compliance. This book is part of the acclaimed ""Regulatory Essentials Made Simple"" series, created to empower professionals with clear, structured understanding of complex EU directives such as DORA, NIS2, GDPR, and more. Whether you are a newcomer or a seasoned professional looking for clarity, this series is your go-to resource for mastering compliance in the digital age - one directive at a time. Praise for DORA EU Directive Made Simple ""A must-read for any financial executive navigating the new DORA landscape. This guide turns complex regulatory jargon into practical, actionable insight."" ""In DORA EU Directive Made Simple, Willy Danenberg distills decades of experience into an engaging playbook for operational resilience. Both newcomers and seasoned professionals will find invaluable guidance here."" ""Comprehensive yet conversational, this book demystifies the Digital Operational Resilience Act. Danenberg's expertise shines through on every page."" ""Finally, a book that makes DORA approachable without losing its depth. Every chapter is a practical tool for building resilience."" ""Clear, authoritative, and highly relevant. This is the kind of resource that organizations will return to again and again."" ""Willy Danenberg has achieved the rare balance of insight and accessibility. A vital reference for anyone responsible for digital resilience.""

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Willy Danenberg is a senior consultant and expert in financial technology risk management with nearly 40 years of experience. Over his long career, he has advised numerous banks (including central banks and large multinational institutions) on strengthening their cybersecurity and operational resilience. Willy has been at the forefront of helping organizations adapt to evolving European regulations, from early banking IT guidelines to modern frameworks like DORA, GDPR, PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and NIS2. He is known for his practical, plain-language approach-breaking down complex regulatory requirements into clear strategies that organizations can implement. DORA EU Directive Made Simple is part of his mission to demystify compliance; it is part of a series of guides aimed at helping professionals understand and apply major EU regulations. When he's not consulting or writing, Willy speaks at industry conferences and mentors up-and-coming risk officers on building resilient, secure financial services.

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