Financial services

How SOC as a Service Supports FCA, DORA and NIS2 Compliance

The regulatory environment for cyber security has undergone a fundamental shift. The FCA's PS21/3 operational resilience framework is now fully enforceable, DORA has been in effect since January 2025, and NIS2 transposition is reshaping obligations across the EU — with the UK's own Cyber Security and Resilience Bill following close behind. For organisations navigating these overlapping requirements, a well-structured SOC as a Service engagement is no longer a convenience. It is a compliance enabler. This article maps the specific requirements of each framework to the capabilities a modern managed SOC should deliver.