AS ISO 22313-2020 PDF
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Full title and description
St AS ISO 22313-2020 — Security and resilience — Business continuity management systems — Guidance on the use of ISO 22301. Provides guidance and recommendations for applying the requirements of ISO 22301 (BCMS) based on good international practice, to help organizations prepare for, respond to and recover from disruptive incidents.
Abstract
This document gives guidance and recommendations for applying the requirements of a business continuity management system (BCMS) as specified in ISO 22301. It explains and clarifies the intent and application of ISO 22301’s requirements without restating those requirements, and is applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors that implement, maintain or seek to improve a BCMS and enhance resilience.
General information
- Status: Published
- Publication date: February 2020 (20 February 2020)
- Publisher: International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
- ICS / categories: 03.100.01; 03.100.70
- Edition / version: Edition 2 (2020)
- Number of pages: 55
Scope
ISO 22313:2020 provides guidance for applying the requirements in ISO 22301:2019. It is intended for organizations that implement, maintain and improve a BCMS, wish to ensure conformity with a stated business continuity policy, need to continue delivering products and services at predefined capacity during disruption, or seek to enhance resilience. Guidance is adaptable to organizational size, complexity and sector.
Key topics and requirements
- Guidance aligned with the clause structure of ISO 22301 (context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement).
- Explanation of intent and application of ISO 22301 requirements rather than restating requirements.
- Advice on establishing scope, understanding interested parties, and defining BCMS objectives and policies.
- Recommendations on risk assessment, business impact analysis, continuity strategies and capability requirements.
- Guidance on documentation, competence, communication, exercising, testing, performance monitoring and continual improvement.
- Use of the Annex SL management-system structure to promote alignment with other ISO management standards.
Typical use and users
Used by organizations implementing or improving a BCMS, business continuity managers, internal and external auditors, consultants, risk and resilience teams, and regulators. Applicable across public, private and not-for-profit sectors and suitable for large, medium and small organizations seeking practical guidance to apply ISO 22301 requirements.
Related standards
Closely related to ISO 22301:2019 (BCMS requirements). Also part of the broader ISO 22300-series on security and resilience (terminology and related guidance documents). Guidance complements other ISO documents addressing resilience, incident/emergency management and continuity planning.
Keywords
business continuity; BCMS; resilience; continuity planning; ISO 22301; guidance; Annex SL; business impact analysis; continuity strategies; testing and exercising.
FAQ
Q: What is this standard?
A: ISO 22313:2020 is guidance on the use of ISO 22301, providing recommendations and explanations to help organizations apply BCMS requirements effectively.
Q: What does it cover?
A: It covers application-level guidance that mirrors ISO 22301’s clause structure (context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, improvement) and offers practical advice on risk assessment, business impact analysis, documenting and exercising continuity arrangements.
Q: Who typically uses it?
A: Business continuity managers, resilience teams, consultants, implementers and auditors across public, private and non-profit organizations of all sizes.
Q: Is it current or superseded?
A: ISO 22313:2020 (edition 2) is the current edition published in February 2020; it replaces ISO 22313:2012. Standards are subject to periodic review (typically every five years).
Q: Is it part of a series?
A: Yes — it is part of the ISO 22300 family on security and resilience and is intended to be used alongside ISO 22301 (requirements) and other related ISO guidance and technical specifications addressing resilience and continuity planning.
Q: What are the key keywords?
A: Business continuity, BCMS, resilience, continuity planning, ISO 22301, guidance, business impact analysis, continuity strategies.