Be prepared for any unexpected event
Disruptions are a fact of business. Whether it’s due to weather, technical hiccups, personnel changes, or something else, there are no shortage of pitfalls to trip up your business’ day-to-day activities. The ISO 22301 standard provides a framework for your organization to plan, establish, implement, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve your business continuity management system (BCMS).
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Build customer confidence
Earn customer trust by demonstrating you have developed, planned, and tested your Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). A-LIGN’s methodology brings a greater level of certainty and helps you work toward a certification you can trust.
Strengthen operational resilience
Gain insight into your organization’s policies, procedures, and security practices before an incident occurs. A-LIGN’s practitioner-led auditors bring deep expertise in your business and IT environment, ensuring a transparent, rigorous approach that strengthens your overall risk posture.
Spot risks before disruption hits
Reduce downtime and resume business operations efficiently when an incident occurs. ISO 22301 certification gives your organization a structured, tested framework for responding to disruptions, so you can recover faster and with greater confidence.
ISO 22301 services for every stage
The ISO 22301 standard provides a framework for your organization to plan, establish, implement, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve your Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
Contact usISO 22301 pre-assessment
Are you undergoing ISO 22301 certification for the first time? Our pre-assessment is designed for you. We simulate the certification audit by performing a review of your company’s scope, policies, procedures, and processes to identify any gaps that may require remediation.
ISO 22301 stage 1 audit
We review your company’s documentation and processes to confirm that it follows the ISO 22301 standard and check that required activities have been completed prior to the second stage of your audit.
ISO 22301 stage 2 audit
Is your system conformed to the ISO 22301 standard? Let us test and confirm. This portion of the audit includes interviews, inspection of documented evidence, and process observation.
ISO 22301 surveillance audit
Once certification is achieved, we conduct annual surveillance audits to ensure your ongoing conformity with the ISO 22301 standard—giving you the peace of mind that your systems and processes can handle any future incidents.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ISO 22301?
ISO 22301 is the international standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). It provides a framework for organizations to plan, establish, implement, monitor, review, maintain, and continually improve their ability to protect against, reduce the likelihood of, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents.
Who should pursue ISO 22301 certification?
ISO 22301 is relevant for any organization that wants to demonstrate resilience and operational continuity to customers, partners, and regulators. It is particularly valuable for organizations in critical infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors, as well as any business where downtime or service disruption carries significant reputational or financial risk.
What is the difference between ISO 22301 and ISO 27001?
ISO 22301 focuses on Business Continuity Management—ensuring your organization can continue operating through disruptions. ISO 27001 focuses on Information Security Management—protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information. The two standards are complementary, and many organizations pursue both certifications simultaneously to maximize audit efficiency.
How long does ISO 22301 certification take?
The timeline varies based on the maturity of your existing business continuity processes, organizational complexity, and readiness prior to the engagement. A-LIGN offers pre-assessments to surface gaps early and streamline the path to certification. A typical certification engagement includes a Stage 1 documentation review followed by a Stage 2 on-site or remote audit.