Overview of ISO 22301:2019 Certification
ISO 22301:2019 defines how your organisation prepares for, responds to and recovers from disruption, from power failure and cyber attack to supply-chain breakdown. It is widely requested by banks, insurers, hospitals and infrastructure clients.
Key Benefits for Your Business
- Impact analysis with defined RTO and RPO targets
- Tested crisis, emergency and recovery procedures
- Continuity assurance demanded by BFSI clients
- Reduced downtime loss and contractual penalties
- Audit evidence for critical services
Industries We Support
BFSI, IT and cloud services, hospitals, logistics, manufacturing, utilities and government projects and more. Our team will tailor the documentation to your operations.
Documents You Will Need
- Company registration and scope of services
- Business impact analysis and risk assessment
- Business continuity policy and plan
- Crisis communication and escalation matrix
- Exercise, test and review reports
How the Certification Works with SR Certifications
- đ Free Gap AnalysisOur auditors review your current processes and identify what is needed to meet the standard.
- đ Documentation & ImplementationPolicies, manuals, SOPs and formats are prepared and implemented with your team.
- đ Awareness TrainingManagement and staff training builds understanding of the new system and their roles.
- â Internal Audit & Corrective ActionA practice audit is conducted and findings are closed before the certification audit.
- đ Certification Audit & CertificateThe accredited registrar audits your site and the certificate is issued and validated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ISO 22301 the same as a disaster recovery plan?
No. Disaster recovery covers technology restoration, while ISO 22301 covers people, premises, suppliers, communication and technology together.
How often must continuity plans be tested?
At planned intervals; most certified organisations run at least one full exercise every year.
Which industries benefit most from ISO 22301?
Banks, insurers, hospitals, IT service providers and manufacturers with critical supply chains.
