Continuity
ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management Checklist
A BCMS checklist covering BIA, strategies, plans, exercises, and Stage 1/2 readiness for ISO 22301.
- Estimated time
- 4–9 Months
- Audience
- Operations, Risk, and Resilience Leaders
- Last updated
Operational reference for BCMS implementation. Certification is issued by an accredited certification body.
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Phase 1: Context & BIA
Phase 2: Strategy & Plans
Phase 3: Exercise & Competence
Phase 4: Performance & Audit
FAQ
Is ISO 22301 the same as disaster recovery?+–
DR is typically IT recovery. ISO 22301 is a full BCMS covering people, sites, suppliers, and communications.
How often should we exercise?+–
At least annually, and after significant change. High-risk processes may need more frequent tests.
Does this overlap ISO 27001?+–
Yes on incident and availability controls. Many organizations integrate BCMS and ISMS leadership reviews.
Who certifies ISO 22301?+–
An accredited certification body after Stage 1 and Stage 2.
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