ISO 22301 specifies the requirements for a business continuity management system (SGCN) and reinforces the importance:

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a) understand the needs of the organization and the indispensability of establishing policy and objectives for business continuity;
b) operate and maintain response processes, capabilities and structures to ensure that the organization survives disruptions;
c) monitor and critically analyze the performance and effectiveness of the SGCN;
d) continuously improve based on qualitative and quantitative measurement.

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The benefits of an SGCN are:

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- Business perspective:
1) supports its strategic objectives;
2) creates competitive advantage;
3) protects and improves your reputation and credibility;
4) contributes to organizational resilience;

 

- Financial perspective:

1) reduces legal and financial exposure;
2) reduces direct and indirect disruption costs;

 

- Perspective of interested parties:
1) protects life, property and the environment;
2) considers the expectations of the interested parties;
3) provides confidence in the organization's ability to succeed;

 

- Perspective of internal processes:
1) improves your ability to remain effective during disruptions;
2) demonstrates proactive control of risks effectively and efficiently;
3) addresses operational vulnerabilities.

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In October 2019 the new version of ISO 22301 was published.

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The main changes of the new version were:

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• New High Level requirements structure based on Annex SL;

• Restructuring of Section 8 to provide a clearer understanding of key requirements;

• Changed terms and definitions to improve clarity and reflect current thinking.

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