Overview
What is ISO 22301 ?
ISO 22301 defines the requirements for a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). It provides a framework for identifying potential threats, assessing their impact on critical activities, and establishing continuity and recovery plans. The standard covers Business Impact Analysis (BIA), continuity strategies, Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP), and regular exercises and testing.
Key Points
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical processes and maximum tolerable downtime
- Continuity strategies defining resources and procedures needed for recovery
- Documented and maintained Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
- Regular exercise and testing program to validate plan effectiveness
- Continuous improvement through management reviews and post-incident lessons learned
Why Zaxyr
Zaxyr facilitates ISO 22301 compliance by automating evidence collection related to business continuity. The platform centralizes your BIA, continuity plans, and test results, while mapping to relevant ISO 27001 continuity controls (A.5.29, A.5.30). The dashboard provides real-time visibility into your BCMS maturity.