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Having effective business continuity plans and capabilities in place is key to restoring operations if anything goes awry.
BS EN ISO 22301 is the international standard which specifies the requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS). It helps you to identify potential threats to your business and build the capacity to deal with unforeseen events.
It enables an organization to have a more effective response and a quicker recovery, thereby reducing any impact on people, products and the organization’s bottom line.
BS EN ISO 22301 empowers organizations to put in place a business continuity management system. By implementing its principles and guidelines in your organization, your business can benefit from:
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The impact of disasters on business can be substantial, regardless of the size of the organization. The requirements specified in BS EN ISO 22301 are generic and intended to be applicable to all organizations – no matter size or sector. This includes Government organizations and not-for-profits.
The extent of application of these requirements depends on the organization’s operating environment and complexity. Those who use this standard can include:
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BS EN ISO 22301 specifies requirements to implement, maintain and improve a management system to protect against, reduce the likelihood of the occurrence of, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions when they arise.
The standard includes the importance of business continuity management systems as follows:
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Some other important business continuity standards include:
BS EN ISO 22301:2019 supersedes BS EN ISO 22301:2014. BS EN ISO 22301:2019 includes some technical changes concerning BS EN ISO 22301:2014. These include:
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By undergoing comprehensive training, you can take effective steps in understanding and prioritizing the threats to your organization and reduce the likelihood of disruptive incidents.
ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1
EN ISO 22301:2019/Amd 1