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ISO 22301

Get ISO 22301 certified and establish a Business Continuity Management System to strengthen risk management, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.

Understanding ISO 22301

ISO 22301 is the internationally recognised standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), ensuring organisations can withstand, respond to, and recover from disruptions. It provides a structured framework to identify potential threats, assess their impact, and implement proactive measures to maintain operational resilience.

This standard enhances risk preparedness, improves incident response, and aligns businesses with regulatory and industry expectations for business continuity and disaster recovery.

Key Aspects

Business Impact Analysis & Risk Assessment

Organisations must conduct a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment to identify critical processes, evaluate potential disruptions, and determine recovery priorities. This ensures resources are allocated effectively for continuity planning.

Business Continuity Planning & Response

Incident Management & Testing

Compliance & Organisational Resilience

Who Needs ISO 22301 Certification?

ISO 22301 is essential for businesses that require proactive resilience planning to maintain operations under unexpected disruptions.

Banking & Financial Services

Required to maintain the availability of critical financial services through continuity mechanisms that protect against outages, cyber incidents, or systemic shocks.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Mandated to implement life-critical continuity frameworks that support uninterrupted access to patient care, emergency response systems, and clinical operations.

Cloud & Data Centre Providers

Must ensure high availability architectures and tested recovery plans to meet stringent service-level agreements (SLAs) and data integrity requirements.

Energy & Utilities

Operate essential infrastructure that demands resilience against environmental hazards, grid failures, and cyber-physical threats through ISO 22301-aligned frameworks.

Government & Public Sector

Required to demonstrate mission continuity and service resilience via structured continuity governance, especially under national security or civil service obligations.

Telecommunications Providers

Entrusted with maintaining fault-tolerant communication networks, this standard supports organisations in mitigating downtime and ensuring effective service restoration protocols.

Certification, Simplified

Our assessment verify that your management systems comply with the international standards while aligning with your business objectives.

Need to Know

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From understanding the scope and requirements to uncovering the benefits that certification brings to your organisation, we’ve got you covered.

We’ve gathered answers to the most frequently asked questions, providing you with clear insights and guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re new to certification or looking for more specific information, our comprehensive FAQ will ensure you have the knowledge you need to make informed decisions and move forward with confidence.

How does ISO 22301 differ from risk management frameworks?

ISO 22301 focuses on maintaining operational continuity during disruptions, while risk management frameworks focus on identifying and mitigating risks across broader areas.

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