ISO 22301 BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
ISO 22301 provides a framework to plan, implement, operate, monitor, review, 
maintain and continually improve a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
Regardless of your organisation’s size, nature of business or sector, it is vulnerable to many forms of disruptions. Natural disasters, political disturbances, terrorism and technology failure may occur at any time and lead to business disruptions. The organisation ensure that operations continue and that products and services are delivered at predefined levels. Also, brands and value-creating activities are protected; reputations and interests of key stakeholders are safeguarded whenever disruptive incidents occur.

Requirements of ISO 22301

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization
• Clause 5: Leadership
• Clause 6: Planning
• Clause 7: Support
• Clause 8: Operation
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation
• Clause 10: Improvement

• Identify and manage current and future threats to your business.
• Minimise the impact of incidents and losses.
• Minimise downtime during incidents and improve recovery time.
• Keep critical functions up and running during times of crises.
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
• Give confidence to the customers.
• Enhance the reputation of your organization.

1. Identify areas requiring improvement or development within your current Management System
2. Prepare a strategic action plan, in conjunction with your company personnel, to address those improvement areas and assist with the communication of these requirements to key personnel at all levels
3. Provide system-related trainings for your company personnel to create awareness and provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills in the implementation of systems
4. Provide assistance and advice on the development and implementation of systems, including preparation of documentation
5. Advise and assist, if required, with the preparation and submission of applications to your certification body
6. Assist with the development of internal auditing procedures and training
7. Conduct internal audit to ensure the effective implementation of the management system prior to final audit by your certification body
8. Conduct Management Review Meeting to review performance of management system and identify areas for improvement prior to final audit by your certification body