Incidents can disrupt an organization at any time and applying ISO 22301 will ensure that organizations can respond and continue their operations. Incidents take many forms ranging from large-scale natural disasters and acts of terror to technology-related accidents and environmental incidents. However, most incidents are small but can have a significant impact and that makes business continuity management relevant at all times.

Learning Curve:

Describe the purpose of a business continuity management system, of business continuity management systems standards, of management system audit and of third-party certification.

• • Explain the role of an auditor in conducting, planning, reporting and following up a business continuity management system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate ).
• • Skills, plan, conduct, report and follow up an audit of a business continuity management system to establish conformity (or otherwise) with ISO 22301 and in accordance with ISO 19011 (and ISO 17021 where appropriate).

Who should attend?

• • Those wishing to understand/audit/ validate the implementation of a formal ISMS in accordance with ISO/IEC 22301: 2019.
• • Existing security auditors who wish to enhance their auditing skills.
• • Consultants who wish to provide advice on ISO/ IEC 22301: 2019 systems certification.

Pre-Requisite:

This course requires a prior understanding of the PDCA management approach, fundamentals of business continuity and risk management.