Introduction:

ISO 22301:2019 is an international standard that specifies requirements for a business continuity management system (BCMS) to help organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents. As an accredited certification body by EGAC, iCAA can help organizations achieve certification to ISO 22301:2019.

Benefits:

The benefits of ISO 22301:2019 certification include improved resilience, reduced downtime, enhanced reputation, and increased stakeholder confidence. It also helps organizations meet regulatory and legal requirements.

Certification Process:

The certification process involves several steps, including an application, a documentation review, an on-site audit, and issuance of the certificate. The audit process includes a review of the organization’s BCMS, as well as an assessment of its compliance with regulatory requirements.

Maintaining certification requires ongoing compliance with the standard and periodic surveillance audits to ensure continued compliance.

Key requirements of ISO 22301:2019 include a focus on risk assessment and management, business continuity strategy development, incident response planning, and business continuity plan testing and maintenance. The standard also emphasizes the importance of leadership commitment, employee awareness and training, and continual improvement.