DORA Q1 2026: The Enforcement Wave
Full enforcement of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) begins Q1 2026; financial entities face the first wave of 'verifiable resilience' audits and mandatory ICT supply chain disclosures.
Access Primary SourceSignal Analysis: DORA Enforcement Phase
1. Regulatory Mandate: As of January 2026, DORA is no longer a 'preparation' target but a live enforcement reality. The first wave of audits focuses on ICT Risk Management and Third-Party Risk.
2. Economic Impact: Non-compliance carries significant penalties. Institutional spending on 'Resilience-as-a-Service' and automated GRC tools is projected to spike by 35% in Q1.
3. Technical Requirement: Firms must demonstrate continuous, verifiable operational resilience, bridging the gap between endpoint compliance and proactive threat detection (XDR integration).