What is DORA TLPT and how BreachLock can help?

Why is DORA TLPT Important?

DORA emphasizes Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) as a key tool for assessing operational resilience. TLPT focuses on identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities that real-world attackers are most likely to target.

Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of DORA TLPT:

• Risk-Based Approach: DORA mandates a risk-based approach, aligning testing priorities with the most critical functions and potential threats.
• Focus on Critical Functions: TLPT should assess the security of “critical functions” as defined by DORA, which are essential services for your operations.
• External Testing: While internal testing is allowed, DORA emphasizes the importance of external penetration testing by qualified independent third parties for a more objective assessment.

Benefits of DORA TLPT for Your Financial Institution

• Improved Security Posture: By identifying and remediating vulnerabilities, TLPT helps to improve the overall security posture and mitigate cyber risks.
• Enhanced Operational Resilience: By addressing critical security risks, TLPT contributes to a more resilient financial system that can withstand disruptions.
• Compliance with DORA: Conducting DORA-compliant TLPT demonstrates regulatory compliance and can help avoid potential sanctions.

How Can BreachLock Help with DORA TLPT?

At BreachLock, we are industry leaders in TLPT, Red Teaming Service, and Purple Teaming. We understand the intricacies of DORA and can be a trusted partner in conducting thorough and effective DORA-compliant assessments. Here’s what sets us apart:

1. Collaborative Scoping & Risk Assessment:
   We work closely with the team to understand business critical functions and risk profile. This collaborative approach ensures a well-defined scope aligned with DORA requirements.
2. Client-Led System Architecture & Data Flow Walk-through:
   We require a walk-through of the systems supporting critical business functions, focusing on system architecture and data flow. This information is crucial for us to develop an accurate threat model in the next phase.
3. Threat Modeling & Prioritization:Based on the walk-through and our expertise in threat intelligence, we’ll develop a comprehensive threat model. This model prioritizes potential threats based on their likelihood and impact on the critical functions.
4. Expert Penetration Testing & Exploitation:Our experienced penetration testers will leverage the threat model and their expertise to conduct a comprehensive penetration testing engagement, exploiting vulnerabilities that pose the most significant risk.
5. DORA-Compliant Reporting & Remediation Tracking:We’ll provide detailed reports that document the findings of the TLPT in a clear and concise manner, aligned with DORA requirements. These reports will aid in remediation efforts, and we can also help track progress.

Below is a summary of our TLPT approach which explains how we ensure the Pentest we conduct helps in  meeting the DORA requirements.

Conclusion

DORA TLPT is a critical aspect of ensuring operational resilience within the financial sector. By partnering with BreachLock, leverage our expertise and proven methodology to conduct DORA-compliant TLPT assessments, ultimately improving  the security posture and meeting regulatory requirements.