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Course Outline
Foundations of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)
- Defining Business Continuity: Clarifying the distinctions between Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Organizational Resilience.
- The ISO 22301 Standard: An overview of the international benchmark for BCMS.
- The Business Case: Reasons organizations require a BCMS (e.g., risk mitigation, regulatory adherence, reputation protection).
- Stakeholder Value: The advantages for commercial entities, society, and government.
- Essential Terminology: BCP, BCM, BIA, RTO, RPO.
BCMS Framework and Requirements
- Organizational Context: Identifying internal and external factors pertinent to the organization.
- Leadership and Commitment: The pivotal role of senior management in BCM.
- Planning:
- Establishing the BCM policy.
- Defining objectives and criteria for business continuity.
- Planning actions to address risks and opportunities.
- Risk Assessment Methodology (RAM): Procedures for identifying and analyzing threats to critical operations.
Core BCMS Components and Operational Demands
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA):
- Identifying critical business activities.
- Determining RTO (Recovery Time Objective) and RPO (Recovery Point Objective).
- Business Continuity Strategy:
- Selecting suitable strategies to mitigate identified risks.
- Identifying resource requirements.
- Documentation and Information Management:
- Developing Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
- Maintaining records and ensuring document control.
- Exercising and Testing:
- The importance of testing plans (e.g., tabletop exercises, simulations).
- Reviewing and updating the BCMS.
Implementation and Evaluation
- Supporting Requirements: Competence, awareness, and communication strategies.
- Performance Evaluation: Monitoring, measurement, analysis, and evaluation of the BCMS.
- Incident Response and Improvement:
- Addressing deviations and fostering continuous improvement (PDCA Cycle).
- Benefits Recap: Summary of tangible and intangible outcomes achieved.
Requirements
Why Participate?
This ISO 22301 primer course helps you grasp the essential concepts of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS). Through this training, you will recognize the value of a BCMS and the specific benefits it delivers to enterprises, communities, and government bodies when implemented effectively.
Who Should Attend?
- Professionals interested in Business Continuity Management.
- Individuals aiming to understand the primary processes of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS).
- Managers and executives tasked with ensuring organizational resilience.
- Professionals engaged in risk management and regulatory compliance.
Prerequisites
- No prior formal requirements are necessary.
- A foundational understanding of risk management principles is advisable.
7 Hours
Testimonials (4)
Theory followed by practical examples and exercices. Job well done!
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The fact that all the standard was reviewed and discussed with some examples, when needed and required.
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