The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) requires significant upfront and ongoing investments from organizations, particularly financial institutions, to ensure operational resilience. The cost implications of DORA compliance include upgrading cybersecurity infrastructure, conducting regular digital operational resilience testing, hiring or upskilling personnel, and third-party risk management. The global cybersecurity skills shortage will exacerbate these challenges, making it difficult for smaller firms to attract and retain talent. To manage these challenges effectively, organizations can leverage platform-based solutions, adopt a risk-based approach, collaborate with industry groups, and prioritize resources based on risk. By doing so, they can reduce costs and staffing pressures while ensuring compliance with DORA standards.