DORA vs ISO 27001 - Compare Compliance Frameworks | ISMS Directory

DORA vs ISO 27001: Which Framework Do You Need?

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Wondering whether to pursue DORA or ISO 27001 certification? This comparison covers the key differences between these frameworks, the number of service providers available for each, and guidance on which might be the right choice for your organization.

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DORA

DORA is an EU regulation for the financial sector's digital operational resilience.

Service Providers

8

Regional Coverage

3 regions

Industry Coverage

4 industries

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ISO 27001

ISO 27001 is the international standard for information security management systems (ISMS).

Service Providers

70

Regional Coverage

31 regions

Industry Coverage

15 industries

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Dimension	DORA	ISO 27001
Service Count	8	70
Regions	Europe Global Netherlands	Africa Asia Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada Denmark +23 more
Industries	Finance Healthcare Manufacturing Technology	Construction Cryptocurrency Finance Government Healthcare Hospitality +9 more

Which Do You Need?

Choose DORA if:

- Your clients or partners require DORA certification
- You operate in regions where DORA is the standard
- You need a DORA-specific compliance approach

Choose ISO 27001 if:

- Your clients or partners require ISO 27001 certification
- You operate in regions where ISO 27001 is the standard
- You need a comprehensive ISMS approach

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