DORA Article 21 — Auditor Checklist (CI/CD & ICT Risk Management)

This checklist is designed to assess compliance with DORA Article 21 requirements through CI/CD pipeline controls and supporting ICT processes.It supports internal audits, supervisory reviews, and regulatory assessments. Article 21(1) — ICT Risk Management Framework Control Check Yes No CI/CD pipelines are included in the ICT risk management scope ⬜ ⬜ ICT risks related to … Read more

DORA Article 21 ↔ CI/CD Controls Mapping

This table maps DORA Article 21 ICT risk management requirements to concrete CI/CD pipeline security controls.It supports regulatory interpretation, audit preparation, and technical implementation reviews. Article 21(1) — ICT Risk Management Framework DORA Requirement CI/CD Control Evidence Generated Identify and assess ICT risks Automated security testing (SAST, SCA, DAST) Scan reports, pipeline logs Prevent and … Read more

DORA Article 21 Deep Dive: Enforcing ICT Risk Controls via CI/CD

Article 21 of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) defines the core ICT risk management requirements applicable to financial entities operating within the European Union. Unlike high-level governance obligations, Article 21 focuses on concrete technical and organizational controls that must be implemented, monitored, and evidenced continuously. This article provides a deep technical analysis of Article … Read more

CI/CD Security Audit — Compliance Mapping (ISO 27001 / SOC 2 / DORA)

This compliance-oriented audit table maps CI/CD security controls to common regulatory and assurance frameworks.It is intended to support internal audits, external assessments, and regulatory readiness in enterprise environments. 🔐 Identity & Access Management (IAM) Control ISO 27001 SOC 2 DORA Yes No Least privilege enforced for CI/CD service accounts A.8.2 / A.5.15 CC6.1 ICT Risk … Read more

CI/CD Security Audit — Compliance Mapping (NIS2 / PCI DSS)

This audit table maps CI/CD security controls to NIS2 Directive requirements and PCI DSS controls.It supports risk management, supply chain security, and audit readiness for critical and payment-related systems. 🔐 Identity & Access Management (IAM) Control NIS2 PCI DSS Yes No Least privilege enforced for CI/CD service accounts Art. 21(2)(b) Req. 7.2 ⬜ ⬜ Separation … Read more