ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System Consultancy

The Key to Institutional Resilience Against Crises

What is ISO 22301?

ISO 22301:2019 is an international standard developed to enable organizations to continue their critical activities in the face of emergencies, crises, natural disasters, cyber attacks or operational interruptions. This standard covers the processes of preparation not only during the crisis, but also before it, effective intervention during it, and rapid recovery afterwards.

Scope of ISO 22301 Consultancy

1. Current Situation Analysis and Gap Analysis
   • Identifying the organization's critical processes.
   • Analysis of risks and possible disruptions.
   • Comparison of current situation with ISO 22301 requirements.
2. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
   • Identification of critical activities.
   • Recovery time objectives (RTO) and data loss tolerance (RPO) calculations.
   • Preparation of BIA report.
3. Risk assessment
   • Natural disasters (earthquake, flood, fire).
   • Cyber ​​attacks, data breaches.
   • Human-caused disruptions (strike, sabotage).
   • Infrastructure problems (power outage, telecom failure).
4. Strategy and Planning
   • Alternative workplace / backup facility planning.
   • Critical supply chain management.
   • Crisis communication plans.
   • IT disaster recovery plan (Disaster Recovery).
5. Tests and Exercises
   • Tabletop scenario exercises.
   • Real-time crisis simulations.
   • Testing and improving plans.
6. Internal Audit and Certification Process
   • Conducting internal audits in accordance with ISO 22301.
   • Management review.
   • Certification audit preparation.

Benefits of ISO 22301 to Businesses

• Providing uninterrupted service in crises.
• Increase in customer trust and brand value.
• Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Minimizing financial losses.
• Competitive advantage and international credibility.

Sample Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Table

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is ISO 22301 certificate?
ISO 22301 certificate is the certificate that proves that the organization has established a business continuity management system and is prepared for crises.

Is it mandatory to obtain ISO 22301 certification?
It is not legally required; However, many international customers require ISO 22301 certification when selecting suppliers.

How long does the ISO 22301 consultancy process take?
Depending on the size of the organization, it takes an average of 4–6 months.

What is the difference between ISO 22301 and ISO 27001?
While ISO 27001 focuses on information security, ISO 22301 covers the continuity of all business processes.

Conclusion

ISO 22301 consultancy is not just a certification process; It is a management tool that increases the strategic resilience of the organization.

Astor Mayer As, we carry our customers not only to certification but also to a durable and reliable corporate structure that is fully prepared for crises, with Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, crisis management scenarios, recovery strategies and KPI monitoring in the ISO 22301 process.