Social Engineering Simulations Are Essential for DORA Compliance — And Baited Leads the Way
If your organization falls under the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), the time for passive cybersecurity measures is over. DORA is not just another box-ticking compliance framework. It’s a wake-up call to all covered entities across Europe: prepare for real threats, or face real consequences. DORA applies not only to traditional financial institutions, but also to a broad range of entities including:
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Investment firms
- Crypto asset service providers
- ICT third-party service providers (including cloud platforms and software vendors)
- Payment institutions
- Trading venues and data reporting service providers
One of the Most Dangerous and Overlooked Threat Vectors? Social Engineering.
More specifically: targeted, AI-enhanced phishing attacks that exploit the human element of your security posture.
DORA Compliance Demands Real-World Cybersecurity Testing
DORA requires that entities conduct threat-led penetration testing (TLPT) based on real-life tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by cybercriminals. That includes phishing. That includes pretexting. That includes the full arsenal of psychological manipulation tools employed by today’s attackers.
If you’re not running social engineering simulations, you’re not aligned with DORA compliance.
The Human Element Is Still the Weakest Link in Cybersecurity
Every year, phishing remains the most successful initial access vector for attackers. And yet, most security programs still treat phishing simulations as checkbox training exercises.
That’s not just outdated — under DORA, it’s dangerous.
Attackers don’t send generic spam emails. They research. They mimic internal communication styles. They use publicly available data (OSINT) to craft convincing messages that even seasoned employees fall for. So should your simulations.
Enter Baited: The Premier Platform for AI-Powered Phishing & Social Engineering Simulations
At Baited, we’ve built an AI-powered social engineering simulation platform that mirrors exactly how today’s attackers operate. We:
- Use AI and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to gather detailed, public information about your company and employees.
- Craft custom phishing campaigns tailored to your specific organization and threat profile.
- Deliver hyper-realistic social engineering tests that expose the real cracks in your human firewall — before the real attackers do.
- Provide detailed, actionable reports to help you close those gaps quickly and effectively.
We don’t just test your people. We empower them.
Why Baited Is the Best Solution for Social Engineering and Phishing Simulations under DORA
DORA doesn’t want generic training. It wants real-world attack emulation. That’s what we do.
By using Baited, you’re not just preparing for audits — you’re preparing for what’s already happening in the wild. And when regulators or cybercriminals come knocking, you’ll be able to say with confidence:
“We’ve tested our people against the best — and we’re ready.”
Social engineering simulations are no longer optional. Under DORA, they’re a critical component of your operational resilience. The question is not if you’ll be targeted — but when.
With Baited, you don’t just comply. You lead.
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