ISO 22301:2019 - Business Continuity

ISO 22301 helps organisations build a resilient Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), and we provide focused support to design, implement, audit, and maintain continuity systems that strengthen preparedness and reduce downtime.

What is ISO 22301:2019?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It provides a structured framework for identifying continuity risks, developing response and recovery strategies, and demonstrating organisational resilience.

The standard requires organizations to balance regulatory, legal, and operational obligations with practical continuity measures. ISO 22301 emphasises business impact analysis, risk assessment, and documented continuity strategies that justify how disruptions will be managed and recovered.

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Why Choose Seratos for ISO 22301?

  • Proven Continuity Expertise

    We bring deep BCMS experience to help you build resilience that stands up to real disruptions.

  • Practical, Business‑ Ready Solutions

    We tailor ISO 22301 practices to your operations so continuity planning actually works in practice.

  • End‑to‑End Support

    We guide you from gap assessment to certification, ensuring your BCMS stays effective and audit‑ready.

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Our Comprehensive ISO 22301:2019 Services

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  • Support with designing and implementing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned to ISO 22301:2019, including scope definition, business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategy development, and required documentation.

  • Guidance on developing and maintaining clear, defensible BCMS documentation that reflects your continuity strategies, risk and impact findings, and certification requirements

  • Independent internal audits and readiness assessments to evaluate BCMS effectiveness and identify gaps before certification or surveillance audits.

  • Hands‑on support throughout Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance, and recertification audits, including coordination with the certification body and full audit preparation.

  • Support for maintaining and improving your Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) over time, including change management, updated risk and impact reviews, and continual improvement activities.

  • Targeted training and awareness sessions to ensure teams understand their BCMS responsibilities and can operate and maintain continuity processes effectively

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Supported Standards & Frameworks

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ISO 22301 - Frequently Asked Questions

  • ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), helping organizations prepare for and recover from disruptions.

  • Any organisation that must demonstrate resilience, including finance, healthcare, technology, government, and critical infrastructure, benefits from ISO 22301.

  • A BCMS covers business impact analysis, risk assessment, continuity strategies, response plans, exercises, and continual improvement.

  • Most organisations take 3–9 months depending on size, complexity, and existing continuity maturity.

  • It reduces downtime, strengthens resilience, improves customer trust, and ensures structured recovery during disruptions.

  • Yes, certified organizations undergo annual surveillance audits and a full recertification audit every three years.