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ISO 22313:2020ISO

Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Guidance on the use of ISO 22301

The companion manual to ISO 22301. Where 22301 says "the organization shall", 22313 explains how, with worked approaches, deliverables and pitfalls. Not certifiable, but essential when building a BCMS from scratch.

Official text

Who it applies to

  • Practitioners deploying a BCMS
  • Consultants and trainers
  • Auditors calibrating what "good" looks like

Structuring points

  • Clarifies the difference between strategy, solution and plan
  • Details the expected inputs and outputs of each step
  • Offers criteria for sizing the effort to the organisation

Mirrors the clause structure of ISO 22301 and enriches it with practical recommendations.