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Web3 Compliance Security Starter Checklist

Are your Web3 security controls ready for regulatory scrutiny? Enter your email and receive the checklist. Identify your first security gaps and understand which technical assurance activities may be required under CNAD/DASP, DORA, MiCA or VARA.

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Covers all four frameworks: CNAD/DASP, DORA, MiCA and VARA. Focuses on cybersecurity, custody and operational resilience requirements. Not a complete legal or AML checklist.

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What the checklist covers

The checklist covers the cybersecurity, technology assurance, custody and operational resilience parts of compliance across four frameworks. It is structured so you can work through each section relevant to your jurisdiction and business model.

CNAD / DASP — El Salvador

Governance and risk management, platform and wallet security, cybersecurity testing and resilience, and custody and client protection. Based on the Digital Asset Service Providers Regulations.

DORA — European Union

ICT governance, security controls, resilience and recovery, and testing and third-party requirements. Based on Regulation (EU) 2022/2554, applicable from January 2025.

MiCA — European Union

General technology security, custody and safeguarding, platforms and transfer services, and token issuer considerations. Based on Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, fully applicable from December 2024.

VARA — Dubai

Technology governance, wallet and key management, testing and smart-contract assurance, monitoring and incident response, and supplier management. Based on the VARA Technology and Information Rulebook and associated Rulebooks.

Universal Security Readiness

A ten-item cross-framework checklist applicable to most regulated Web3 businesses regardless of jurisdiction.

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