ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery

Overview

Business Continuity And Disaster  Recovery

ISO 22301:2019 specifies the structure and requirements for implementing and maintaining a business continuity management system (BCMS) that develops business continuity appropriate to the amount and type of impact that the organization may or may not accept following a disruption.
The outcomes of maintaining a BCMS are shaped by the organization’s legal, regulatory, organizational and industry requirements, products and services provided, processes employed, size and structure of the organization, and the requirements of its interested parties.

What you will get :

BCMS – ISO 22301 Consulting Engagement Phases

Below is a concise outline of all the stages required to implement a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) and achieve ISO 22301 certification.

Phase I – Understanding Business, and Products and Services

  • Each client is unique, possessing its own business model, products, services, customers, and business continuity objectives.
  • The primary objective of this phase is to identify mission-critical services that generate revenue.
  • The initiation of the BCMS-ISO 22301 implementation journey commences with this phase, allowing for the definition of critical prioritization.
  • This stage is where values such as the maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPD) and recovery time objective (RTO) at the enterprise level are established.

Phase II – Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment

  • Following the outcomes of phase 1, Trojan Hunt India conducts a more detailed functional-level Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA).

  • The Business Impact Analysis determines the required speed of recovery for each team.

  • Risk Assessment involves assessing the current capacity, capability, and readiness to achieve objectives within the agreed Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (MTPOD) or Recovery Time Objective (RTO).

  • The BIA and risk assessment conducted by Trojan Hunt India are highly comprehensive. We execute a 4-phase outage scenario to evaluate the degree of recovery capability, providing clients with an unparalleled perspective of their continuity readiness.

  • This phase is where business continuity risks are identified and subsequently addressed.

Phase III – Continuity Planning and Documentation

  • Utilizing the outcomes from the preceding phases and adhering to the mandatory standards of ISO 22301, Trojan Hunt India meticulously crafts, discusses, and reviews comprehensive documentation with management and functional representatives.

  • The planning process may encompass preparation for both anticipated “known events” and unforeseen “black swan” events, tailored to the specific needs of the organization.

  • Every team within the defined scope undergoes thorough documentation covering various aspects, including business impact analysis, determination of Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (MTPD), Recovery Time Objective (RTO), and Recovery Point Objective (RPO).

  • Additionally, business continuity risk assessment, formulation of individual plans addressing four strategic outage scenarios, and establishment of testing methodologies are also included in the documentation process facilitated by Trojan Hunt India.

Phase IV – BCP Testing

  • Ensuring the effectiveness of the business continuity plan relies heavily on rigorous testing. With this principle in mind, our ISO 22301 consultants at Trojan Hunt India guide clients through testing their documented plans to the highest standard possible.
  • This testing process involves engagement from management, functional, operational, and recovery and response teams.

  • Plans undergo evaluation against Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) to ascertain the success or failure of the test.

  • Any identified loopholes are subsequently addressed as part of the comprehensive BCMS risk and governance program.

Phase V – Internal Audit and Management Review

  • Trojan Hunt India ISO 22301 Certification consultants conduct audits to evaluate process effectiveness.

  • The audit includes assessments of team-wise and system-wise Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA).

  • Documented plans and plan testing are also scrutinized during the audit.

  • A formal report is produced for management review.

  • Facilitation of management reviews ensures alignment with initial business continuity and ISO 22301 requirement objectives and goals.

Summary

At this juncture:

  • Following these phases, Trojan Hunt India has successfully implemented an operational ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) for a client, encompassing people, processes, technology, and ongoing measurements.

  • Every team within the scope now possesses visibility of their tested and documented plans.

  • With this accomplishment, the organization is prepared to invite an external ISO 22301 certification body to certify them for ISO 27001 certification.

Phase VI – External Certification Support

The selected external certification body conducts ISO 22301 certification in two phases:

  • Stage 1 – Documentation Review, 
  • Stage 2 – Implementation Verification.

Upon completion of both phases, the certification body issues an ISO 22301 certificate.

Finally, upon receipt of their ISO 22301 certificates, the clients are officially ISO 22301 certified.

Benefits of Business Continuity Management?

Business continuity management assists organizations in reducing the possibility and effect of interruption and downtime, protecting assets in the event that anything goes wrong, continuing to operate during the disruption, and recovering as rapidly as possible from any accidents that do occur. Business continuity strategies will benefit your organization in the following ways:

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Comply with legal requirements

ISO 22301 is used for legal and regulatory continuity management certification, guaranteeing that all needed parts of a business continuity management system are satisfied.

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Achieve marketing advantage

Any organization’s brand reputation is valuable and should be safeguarded at all costs. With a continuity management system, it is possible to increase consumer confidence and trust, lowering the risk of a public relations disaster that might harm relationships with stakeholders such as customers, clients, and suppliers.

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Reduce dependence on individuals

Everyone in an organization should understand what is expected of them through planning, training, awareness programs, and testing. This instills trust in the business continuity plans’ ability to function in the event of an interruption.

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Prevent large-scale damage

It’s critical to maintain your company running during and after an incident. If risky events like as fire or floods occur, it is feasible to limit the cost of harmful disasters, safeguard the organization’s reputation, and even save lives by promptly restoring business activities.

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