ISO 22301:2019
Business Continuity Management System
الجاهزية التامة لضمان استمرار أعمالكم في كافة الظروف
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ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), preparing organizations to respond to and recover from disruptions.
Who Needs ISO 22301:2019?
Banking & Finance
Telecom & Tech
Healthcare & Emergency
Government & Infrastructure
Supply Chain & Logistics
Why is ISO 22301:2019 Important?
✓ Ensuring continuous service delivery during disruptions
✓ Protecting organizational reputation during crises
✓ Compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA)
✓ Minimizing financial losses from downtime
✓ Building a culture of resilience and readiness
Key Requirements
1 Top management commitment to continuity resources
2 Conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for critical processes
3 Comprehensive risk assessment of potential disruptions
4 Developing continuity strategies and solutions
5 Preparing detailed response and recovery plans
6 Executing awareness programs and periodic exercises
7 Ongoing monitoring and system improvement
Implementation Steps (Wadi Methodology)
1
BIA Analysis: Determining the impact of downtime and RTOs
2
Risk Assessment: Identifying threats (fire, floods, cyberattacks)
3
Strategies: Identifying alternatives (alternate sites, backup servers)
4
Planning: Drafting BCPs and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs)
5
Training: Simulating crises and testing team responses
6
Audit: Internal review for standard compliance
7
Certification: External audit for international accreditation
Required Documents & Records
Business Continuity Policy
BIA Report
Risk Assessment Report
Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP)
Exercise and testing logs
Emergency stakeholder contact lists
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Unrealistic Recovery Time Objectives (RTO)
Failing to update plans after infrastructure changes
Focusing solely on IT while neglecting HR and physical sites
Lack of periodic crisis simulation and testing
Weak communication with critical suppliers regarding their continuity
Frequently Asked Questions
Main goal of ISO 22301?
Protecting the organization from disruption impacts and ensuring operational survival.
What is BIA?
Business Impact Analysis: Identifying critical processes and the impact of their downtime.
Does SAMA require it?
Yes, SAMA requires high levels of resilience and continuity for financial institutions.
BCP vs DRP?
BCP focuses on the entire organization; DRP usually focuses on IT service recovery.
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