The Scope
The ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification is designed to help organisations establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a management system that ensures the continuity of critical business operations during disruptions, emergencies, crises, or disasters.
The certification covers:
Business continuity planning and management
Risk assessment and risk management
Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
Disaster Recovery (DR) planning
Crisis response and recovery processes
Protection of critical business functions, assets, personnel, and reputation
Resilience and preparedness against operational disruptions
The Standard
ISO 22301: Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS)
An internationally recognised standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and improving a documented management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.
Who Should Apply
ISO 22301 is applicable to organisations of all sizes and sectors that need to ensure the continuity of their operations and services, including:
Government and Public Sector
- Government entities
- Regulatory authorities
- Municipalities
- Public service providers
Financial Services
- Banks
- Insurance companies
- Investment firms
- Fintech companies
Information Technology & Telecommunications
- Data centers
- Cloud service providers
- Software companies
- Telecom operators
- Managed service providers
Critical Infrastructure & Utilities
- Energy & utility companies
- Water & electricity providers
- Transportation operators
- Airport & port authorities
Healthcare
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Medical laboratories
- Healthcare service providers
Manufacturing & Industrial Organizations
- Manufacturing plants
- Industrial facilities
- Supply chain operators
- Logistics companies
Professional & Commercial Services
- Consulting firms
- Legal firms
- Educational institutions
- Real estate companies
Maritime & Offshore Sector
- Ship owners & operators
- Port operators
- Shipyards
- Offshore service providers
- Maritime service companies