ISO 22301 Security and Resilience – Business Continuity (BC)

Training Description: ISO 22301 Security and Resilience – Business Continuity (BC)

Course Overview

The ISO 22301 Security and Resilience – Business Continuity (BC) training is tailored for professionals in business continuity management and crisis management. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the ISO 22301 standard, the international benchmark for business continuity management. Participants will gain the skills to design, implement, and maintain an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) to ensure organizational resilience against disruptions and crises. Through this training, you will learn to identify risks, develop continuity strategies, and effectively respond to major interruptions.

Training Objectives

• Understand the fundamental principles of the ISO 22301 standard for business continuity management.
• Acquire the skills to plan and implement an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
• Learn to identify, analyze, and manage risks that may disrupt organizational operations.
• Develop and test business continuity plans to ensure organizational resilience.
• Understand compliance requirements and best governance practices for business continuity.

Training Program

1. Introduction to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Management

• Context and objectives of the ISO 22301 standard.
• Core principles of business continuity management.
• The Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle and its application in business continuity.

2. Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

• Designing and implementing a BCMS in alignment with ISO 22301.
• Governance and roles in business continuity management.
• Defining the scope and objectives of the BCMS.

3. Identifying Risks and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

• Methodologies for identifying and assessing risks and vulnerabilities.
• Conducting a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to analyze impacts on critical activities.
• Prioritizing essential functions and business processes.

4. Developing Business Continuity Plans

• Crafting business continuity plans, including crisis response procedures.
• Strategies for recovery and restoration of critical operations after disruptions.
• Implementing technological and logistical solutions to support continuity.

5. Testing, Exercises, and Maintaining the BCMS

• Planning and conducting exercises to test the effectiveness of continuity plans.
• Methods for evaluating test results and identifying areas for improvement.
• Establishing processes for continuous review and improvement of continuity plans.

6. Compliance and Governance of Business Continuity

• Legal and regulatory requirements for business continuity management.
• Integrating business continuity into the overall organizational strategy.
• Monitoring BCMS performance and reporting on compliance.

7. Incident and Crisis Management

• Preparing for and managing crises: decision-making and emergency communication.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders during crises.
• Techniques for reputation management and resource allocation during crises.

8. Practical Workshops and Case Studies

• Simulating crisis scenarios and hands-on exercises to apply learned concepts.
• Analyzing real-world case studies of organizations implementing ISO 22301.
• Developing a continuity plan for a fictional or real organization.

Training Duration

4 to 5 days (approximately 32 to 40 hours), including theoretical sessions, practical exercises, and interactive case studies.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of risk management and business management.
• Prior experience in security or crisis management is beneficial but not mandatory.

Target Audience

• Business continuity and crisis management professionals.
• Risk management and compliance officers.
• Consultants in risk management and business continuity.
• Information security and IT systems management professionals.

Certification

Upon completing the training, participants will receive a Lead Implementer ISO 22301 Certificate, validating their expertise in developing and implementing Business Continuity Management Systems in compliance with the ISO 22301 standard.

Join this training to master business continuity management and ensure your organization’s resilience against disruptions and crises!