ISO 22301 Introduction

Introduction to the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) based on ISO 22301.

Learning objectives

• To understand the fundamentals of business continuity
• To know the interrelationships between ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and the other business continuity standards as BS 25999
• To know the key components of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BS 25999
• To introduce the concepts, approaches, standards, methods and techniques allowing to effectively manage a BCMS
• To understand the relationship between a Business Continuity Management System, including risk management, controls and compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
• To understand the stages of the ISO22301 or BS 25999 certification process

• Presentation of the standards ISO 22301, ISO 27031, ISO/PAS 22399, BS 25999 and regulatory framework
• Introduction to management systems and the process approach
• General requirements: presentation of the clauses 4 to 10 of ISO 22301
• Implementation phases of the ISO 22301 framework
• Business impact analysis (BIA) and risk management
• Continual improvement of business continuity
• Conducting ISO 22301 certification audit

• Professionals wanting to gain a comprehensive knowledge of the main processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
• Staff involved in the implementation of the ISO 22301 standard
• Expert advisors in business continuity
• Managers responsible for implementing a BCMS
• Auditors

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