ISO 22301:2019 – Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is a globally recognized framework designed to ensure an organization’s ability to maintain its operations in the face of disruptive events. These events can include natural disasters, cyberattacks, pandemics, or critical technology failures.
By implementing and maintaining ISO 22301:2019 in accordance with the defined requirements, organizations build a reliable foundation for resilience, rapid recovery, and sustained trust from stakeholders – employees, customers, and partners.
Certification to ISO 22301:2019 not only demonstrates a commitment to risk management, but also supports business objectives by minimizing damage, financial losses, and operational downtime.
ISO 22301:2019 is applicable to organizations of all types and sizes – small, medium, or large – across both private and public sectors, regardless of the industry. The standard focuses on the processes, services, and resources critical to the organization’s operations, with an emphasis on recovery strategies and adaptability.
An internationally recognized ISO 22301 certificate provides assurance that an organization has a resilience framework in place that meets the expectations of customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
The Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) requires active involvement from leadership, a thorough understanding of the organizational context, and a commitment to proactively managing threats that could jeopardize business continuity.
Identify critical processes and define recovery time objectives (RTO) and recovery point objectives (RPO
Ensure minimal disruption and fast recovery in the event of incidents
Strengthen organizational resilience through risk and impact analysis
Enhance reputation and stakeholder confidence
Ensure compliance with legal and contractual requirements
Establish crisis and emergency response capabilities
Reduce losses resulting from operational interruptions
Improve internal communication and coordination during incidents
Better control over contracts and SLA requirements with clients
Gain a competitive edge when bidding for public tenders or international projects
Enhance collaboration with stakeholders, investors, and insurers
In a world facing increasing global uncertainty – including climate change, cyber threats, and complex supply chains – ISO/IEC 22301:2019 has become a vital standard for organizations striving for resilience, preparedness, and confidence in the face of disruption.
