17th October, 2014
ISO 22301:2012 – Business Continuity Management Systems
Continuity of business is as vital as continuity of life. And as we invest in continuity of life, we have to invest in the continuity of business. Investment in terms of thought. Investment in terms of action. Investment in terms of resources. All for business continuity. ISO 22301, the Business Continuity Management system standard, is the framework, wherein we can channelize thoughts, actions and resources for business continuity. We need to protect the organization and business. It is vital these days. Customers want products and services at all times. At the time they wish to have it. Customers like to do business with the organization which has a business continuity management system in place as this ensures the capability of organization to deliver service or product any time including in times of disaster or a crisis.
Purpose of ISO 22301:2012
ISO 22301 Societal Security –Business Continuity Management Systems –Requirements is an International Standard that specifies the requirements for setting up and managing an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). ISO 22301:2012 specifies requirements to establish a management system to protect and respond to disruptive incidents when they arise.
Benefits of ISO 22301:
The Key benefits are as under:
Features of ISO 22301:
ISO 22301 BCMS is based on the structure of ISO Annex SL and emphasis the importance of PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act):
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