ISO 22301:2012
Societal security -- Business continuity management systems – Requirements
ISO 22301:2012 specifies requirements to plan, establish, implement, operate, monitor, review, maintain and continually improve a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of occurrence, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents when they arise.
The requirements specified in ISO 22301:2012 are generic and intended to be applicable to all organizations, or parts thereof, regardless of type, size and nature of the organization. The extent of application of these requirements depends on the organization's operating environment and complexity.
Understand and prioritize the threats to your business with the international standard for business continuity. ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, and ensure your business recovers from disruptive incidents.
Benefits of ISO 22301 business continuity management?
1. Identify and manage current and future threats to your business
2. Take a proactive approach to minimizing the impact of incidents
3. Keep critical functions up and running during times of crises
4. Minimize downtime during incidents and improve recovery time
5. Demonstrate resilience to customers, suppliers and for tender requests
Procedure for ISO 22301 Certification in India:
Certification to ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management
ISO 22301 opens opportunities for your business and satisfy supply chain requirements by certifying to ISO 22301. Meet prospects of organizational resilience and prove that you’ve put business continuity best practice at the forefront of what you do. Apply for ISO 22301 Certification and ensure your business is equipped to survive in the event of a major incident or disaster.
How to start for ISO 22301 Certification:
· Gap analysis
o This is an optional service where we take a closer look at your existing business continuity management system and compare it with ISO 22301 requirements. This helps identify areas that need more work before we carry out a formal assessment, saving you time and money.
· Formal assessment
o This happens in two stages. Stage 1 and stage 2 where certification body review your current business continuity management system against an ISO 22301 checklist. We will share the details of our findings so if we find gaps, you can close them. And if you meet all the requirements, we’ll complete the formal checks ready for certification.
· Certification and beyond
o When you have passed the formal assessment you will receive an ISO 22301 certificate, which is valid for three years. Your client manager will stay in touch during this time, paying your regular visits to make sure your system doesn’t just remain compliant, but that it continually improves.
Maintaining your ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System
Business continuity management helps you manage risks to the smooth running of your business and ensure its survival in the event of a disruption. If your company grows or changes, you can make further investments in your ISO 22301 business continuity management system so that it grows and changes too. Work with us to discover the best ways to get the most out of ISO 22301 now and in the future.
