ISO 22301: practical guide to business continuity
How to prepare your organisation, structure evidence and build capability.
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This practical guide to ISO 22301 and business continuity explains how to prepare your organisation, define recovery priorities and objectives, test plans and compile audit evidence.
ISO 22301 and business continuity: what is it and who does it apply to?
ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It can be applied by organisations of any size or sector that need to ensure the delivery of prioritised products and services during a disruption.
The standard is voluntary as a management system and certification framework. Nevertheless, legal, sector-specific or contractual requirements may require specific continuity, recovery and evidence capabilities. Certification is one way to demonstrate conformity with the standard, but it does not replace obligations applicable to the organisation.