ISO 22301 – The Global Standard for Business Continuity

Because disasters don’t knock. Are you ready?

Earthquakes, floods, fires, pandemics, cyberattacks, blackouts, supplier failures, staff walkouts...
No, this isn’t a doomsday movie. It’s real life. And ISO 22301 is your organization's armor for the unexpected.


What is ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
Its mission is simple: ensure that your organization can keep operating, no matter what.

This means:

  • Identifying potential threats

  • Building response and recovery plans

  • Practicing simulations and drills

  • Ensuring stakeholders know what to do during disruptions

In short: Be the company that says, “We’re still operating.”


Why It Matters

  • Responds with a plan — not panic — during a crisis

  • Preserves reputation and customer confidence

  • Helps meet legal/regulatory obligations

  • Reassures partners, suppliers, and stakeholders

  • Reduces financial loss and downtime impact


What Does It Help You Do?

  • Create your BCP (Business Continuity Plan)

  • Conduct risk & impact assessments

  • Define your Maximum Tolerable Downtime (MTPD)

  • Test your response strategies through simulations

  • Certify readiness with international recognition


Who Should Adopt It?

  • Banks and financial services

  • Hospitals and emergency services

  • Manufacturers and logistics chains

  • E-commerce platforms and SaaS providers

  • Public sector and infrastructure providers


Training Opportunities

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Real-World Example

“They Recovered in Just 30 Minutes!”

A delivery company implemented ISO 22301 and created detailed recovery procedures.
After a fire at a regional warehouse, their systems went down.
But thanks to pre-defined protocols, backup routes, and trained staff, they resumed deliveries in 30 minutes using alternate depots.
No delays. No lost customers.


Why Now?

Crises are no longer a question of “if.” It’s a matter of when.
ISO 22301 gives you structure, credibility, and confidence to lead through chaos.
The unprepared fall behind. The resilient rise.


ISO 22301 Implementation Timeline

StepDescription
1. AwarenessExecutives and teams are briefed on ISO 22301 principles
2. Risk & Impact AnalysisCritical processes and potential threats are identified
3. Plan DevelopmentBusiness Continuity Plans and backup scenarios are created
4. Testing & SimulationReal-life simulations and tabletop exercises are conducted
5. Audit & CertificationSystem is audited and certified according to ISO 22301 requirements


What’s the Difference? ISO 22301 vs. ISO/IEC 27001

CriterionISO 22301ISO/IEC 27001
PurposeEnsure service continuity during crisesProtect information assets
Typical UsageOperational and physical disruption scenariosCybersecurity and digital data protection
Continuity vs Security🔁 Continuity-focused🔐 Security-focused


The 3W1H: Why, When, How, Who?

  • Why: Because disruptions are inevitable in every industry

  • When: Before any incident occurs — not after!

  • How: With certified ISO 22301 implementers or auditors

  • Who: Medium to large organizations that cannot afford service disruption

 

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