Mastering ISO 22301:2019

Take a deep dive into the world of business continuity management with Kris Hermans' definitive guide to ISO 22301:2019.

ISO 22301:2019, the international standard for business continuity management systems, is a critical tool for organizations aiming to enhance resilience and navigate unexpected disruptions. In "Mastering ISO 22301:2019", Kris Hermans, a leading expert in business resilience, provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, implementing, and auditing this crucial standard.

What's Inside:

1. Introduction
1. The Importance of Business Continuity Management
2. Understanding ISO 22301:2019
3. The Benefits of Implementing ISO 22301:2019
2. Foundations of ISO 22301:2019
1. Key Principles and Concepts
2. ISO 22301:2019 Terminology
3. The Process Approach and PDCA Cycle
4. The High-Level Structure of ISO 22301:2019
3. Preparing for Implementation
1. Assessing Your Organization's Readiness
2. Developing an Implementation Strategy
3. Building a Business Continuity Management Team
4. Communication and Awareness Training
4. Implementing ISO 22301:2019: The Core Elements
1. Context of the Organization
2. Understanding Needs and Expectations
3. Establishing the Scope of the BCMS
4. The Business Continuity Policy
5. Roles, Responsibilities, and Authorities
6. Planning a Business Continuity Management System
7. Risk Assessment and Risk Treatment
8. Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
9. Business Continuity Strategies and Solutions
10. Developing and Implementing a Business Continuity Plan
11. Incident Response Structure and Plan
12. Training, Testing, and Exercising
13. Monitoring, Measurement, Analysis, and Evaluation
14. Internal Audit and Management Review
15. Continual Improvement
5. Achieving and Maintaining Certification
1. Preparing for the Certification Audit
2. The Certification Process
3. Maintaining and Improving Your BCMS
4. Recertification and Surveillance Audits
6. Case Studies and Best Practices 31.
1. Case Study 1: A Manufacturing Company
2. Case Study 2: A Financial Institution
3. Case Study 3: A Healthcare Organization
4. Case Study 4: A Government Agency
5. Best Practices for Effective Implementation
7. Conclusion
1. The Future of Business Continuity Management
2. Next Steps for Your Organization

1. Appendices
1. Appendix B: Glossary of terms
2. Appendix B: ISO 22301:2019 Clause Mapping
3. Appendix C: Sample Business Continuity Policy
4. Appendix D: Sample Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Template
5. Appendix E: Sample Risk Assessment Template
6. Appendix F: Sample Incident Response Plan
7. Appendix G: Sample Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Template
8. Appendix H: Audit Preparation Checklist

About the author:

Kris Hermans is a renowned expert in business resilience with over two decades of experience. Known for his clear and pragmatic approach, Kris has been instrumental in guiding organizations towards ISO 22301:2019 certification. He shares his insights and expertise through consulting, lecturing, and writing.