ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems-

The best backup plan for your business placed to protect you from losses, the ISO 22301 standard has been established as a contingency plan in the face of unforeseen adversity.  Disasters and tragedies can occur at any time, and it is wise to implement damage control strategies beforehand to safeguard the best interests of your business.

Disruptions, breakdowns and system errors can prove costly and leave the organization at a loss. In light of terrorist events occurring from the late 1980s to the 1990s, many businesses saw the need for certain measures to act as a safety net, should the need arise. Client information, company data and revenue could all be up for stake, but that can easily be prevented with ISO 22301; acting as your guide to plan for a wide range of disasters.

Why Should You Get It?

The BCMS will render your organization flexible enough to recover easily from any possible setbacks; not just major ones, but also cases of missed deadlines, data breaches and operational and IT compromises. It offers you a competitive edge and a chance at minimizing the damages while continuing daily operations. Your team can learn about disaster management and keep up morale with a thorough understanding of the possible problems that can arise. The integrity of your firm also remains intact, and you have demonstrated excellent principles and planning with regards to your business and your clients’ needs. Maintain the highest regards for stakeholders, customers and staff by providing adequate reassurance of your organization’s reliability.

ISO and IEC

Working towards creating high-quality standards that uphold strict values and principles, the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission work hand in hand to guarantee the excellence of your business and its practices.

What Will You Receive?

Suitable for a variety of organizations, regardless of size and type, ISO 22301 is ideal for everyone who cannot afford to take a hit in this competitive atmosphere. The standardization is compatible with other established ISO structures, in order to maintain consistency and comply with all future management systems. Divided into ten integral clauses, the standard requirements are as follows:

• Clause 4 – Context of the organization
• Clause 5 – Leadership
• Clause 6 – Planning
• Clause 7 – Support
• Clause 8 – Operations
• Clause 9 – Evaluation
• Clause 10 – Improvement

Successfully protecting your organization requires thorough execution of all steps as well as the realization that it is an ongoing process and always will be. Trained individuals will have to be present-minded and capable of stepping up and acting as needed.