From Annual Test to Continuous Assurance
Historically, many firms treated penetration testing as an annual compliance task, a once-a-year health check to satisfy auditors or investors.
Under DORA, this approach is no longer sufficient.
DORA Article 26 introduces Threat-Led Penetration Testing (TLPT) requirements that must be:
- Risk-based, reflecting real-world threat scenarios
- Independent, conducted by qualified third parties
- Comprehensive, covering critical functions and third-party dependencies
For investment managers, this means aligning testing frequency and depth with business-critical processes, not arbitrary calendars.
Learn how our Penetration Testing Services for U.K. Financial Firms support continuous assurance programmes.