The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a regulatory framework set to be fully enforceable from January 17, 2025, aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity and operational resilience of financial institutions and insurers in the European Union. It mandates strong cybersecurity measures, particularly in authentication and identity security, to prevent ICT incidents and manage third-party risks. Compliance with DORA involves adhering to five key pillars: ICT Risk Management, ICT Third-Party Risk Management, Incident Management and Reporting, Digital Operational Resilience Testing, and Information Sharing. Organizations must balance robust security controls with user experience, as overly stringent measures can lead to customer dissatisfaction. Descope offers solutions for DORA compliance that enhance security without compromising usability, such as adaptive and step-up authentication, phishing-resistant MFA, and comprehensive audit trails. These solutions aim to unify identity management across channels and maintain compliance while ensuring a seamless user experience.