WHAT IS BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (BCMS)

ISO 22301 specifies the format and provisions for implementing and maintaining a business continuity management system (BCMS) that reaches business continuity appropriate to the amount and type of impact that the business organization may or may not accept in the aftermath of a disruption. The consequences of maintaining a BCMS are defined by the organization's legal, regulatory, organizational, and industrial needs, goods and services given, procedures used, the organization's size and structure, and the requirements of its interested parties.

A BCMS emphasizes the importance of:

1-Understanding the organization's needs and the necessity of establishing business continuity policies and objectives,

2-Operating and maintaining processes, capabilities, and response structures to ensure the organization will survive disruptions,

3-Monitoring and reviewing the performance and effectiveness of the BCMS,

4-Continual improvement based on qualitative and quantitative measures.