ISO 22301: A Specification for BCM
The emerging ISO standard, ISO 22301, "Societal security -- Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems -- Requirements", specifies requirements for setting up and managing an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
Like the second part of BS 25999, upon which it is largely based, it details the requirements for a BCM System and will be auditable, which enables organizations to demonstrate compliance. It is thus this standard against which certification will be available.
CONTENTS
The preliminary, draft, contants are as follows:
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Section 1: Introduction and PDCA cycle.
Section 2: The scope of the plan.
Section 3: Normative Reference.
Section 4: Terms and definitions used within the plan the continuity industry.
Section 5: Understanding of the organization, its needs and the scope of the management system relative to the business.
Section 6 - Leadership.
Section 7 - Planning.
Section 8 - Support.
Section 9 - Operation of the Business Continuity Management System.
Section 10 - Performance Evaluation.
Section 11 - Continuous Improvement.
