ISO 22301 BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for developing a documented management system that enables organizations to establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve business continuity plans. It also supports preparedness to reduce risks and to recover from disruptive and adverse events.

This standard is a risk-based management system standard for establishing, implementing, monitoring, reviewing, maintaining, and improving business continuity. It defines the requirements for organizations to develop documented management systems that enable them to create, implement, operate, monitor, review, and maintain business continuity plans, reduce risks, and recover from disruptive incidents.

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Benefits of ISO 22301

• Enables the identification and management of existing and potential threats to operations,

• Promotes a proactive approach to minimizing the impact of incidents,

• Supports the continuity of critical functions during crises,

• Improves post-crisis recovery processes and minimizes operational downtime during and after incidents,

• Provides the flexibility required to meet customer and supplier expectations,

• Offers a systematic approach to ensuring business continuity,

• Facilitates management through defined requirements related to organizational structure, personnel, policies, planning activities, procedures, processes, and resources,

• Increases customer trust and satisfaction by supporting best practices in business continuity.