ISO 22301:2019 Compliance
Overview
ISO 22301:2019 standard specifies requirements to implement, maintain and improve a business continuity management system (BCMS).
The requirements specified in this standard are generic and intended to be applicable to all organizations, or parts thereof, regardless of type, size and nature of the organization. The extent of application of these requirements depends on the organization's operating environment and complexity.
The standard is applicable to all types and sizes of organizations that:
- implement, maintain and improve a BCMS;
- seek to ensure conformity with stated business continuity policy;
- need to be able to continue to deliver products and services at an acceptable predefined capacity during a disruption;
- seek to enhance their resilience through the effective application of the BCMS.
The ISO 22301 standard is used to assess an organization's ability to meet its own business continuity needs and obligations.
FAQs
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What does ISO 22301:2019 mean to you as an AWS customer?
Alignment demonstrates to customers that AWS has an effective Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in place to support compliance to the only global security and resiliency standard ISO 22301:2019. AWS' alignment with and independent third-party assessment of this internationally recognized code of practice demonstrates AWS' commitment to the business continuity and resiliency of AWS global services and assures compliance with international standard. -
Who is the independent third-party assessor?
EY CertifyPoint, an ISO certifying agent accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council, a member of the International Accreditation Forum (IAF). Certificates issued by EY CertifyPoint are recognized as valid certificates in all countries with an IAF member.
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Can you provide a copy of the ISO 22301:2019 requirements and guidelines?
ISO 22301:2019 along with many other economic, environmental and social standards are available on the ISO website. ISO has made the decision to copyright these standards in an effort to help fund the processes leading to development.
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Which AWS services are in scope for ISO 22301:2019?
The covered AWS services that are already in scope for ISO 22301:2019 can be found on ISO Certified. If you would like to learn more about using these services and/or have interest in other services please contact us. -
What AWS Data Centers are in scope for the ISO 22301:2019 assessment?
The covered AWS Regions that are in scope can be found on the AWS ISO 22301:2019 certification.
