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ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management in Australia

Be Ready for Disruption.

ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management in

Resilience is the new competitive advantage.

Disruption does not give notice. Cyberattacks, natural disasters, and supply chain failures can stop operations fast. A certified ISO 22301 business continuity management system gives your organisation the structure to respond and recover.

 

 Bravishi Advisory builds practical, audit-ready systems for regulated Australian businesses.

What Is ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management?

ISO 22301 is the international standard for business continuity management systems. It sets requirements for planning, implementing, and improving your ability to continue operations during disruption.

A business continuity management system built to this standard identifies your critical functions. It defines how your organisation protects them, responds to incidents, and restores normal operations. The ISO 22301:2019 standard applies across industries and organisation sizes.

Who It’s For

Ideal for organisations that:

Provide essential services or support critical infrastructure.

Operate in regulated industries with business continuity obligations.

Rely on complex supply chains or technology systems.

Need to demonstrate resilience to customers, regulators, or investors.

Why ISO 22301 Certification in Australia Matters

Australian organisations face growing pressure to prove resilience. Regulators, clients, and investors now expect documented continuity capability. ISO 22301 certification in Australia provides that evidence.

Operating without a certified business continuity management system exposes organisations to a range of risks, including:

Extended operational downtime following unplanned incidents

Inability to meet contractual obligations and service commitments

Regulatory exposure, including under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018

Reduced confidence from stakeholders, clients, and investors

Challenges meeting insurance, tender, and procurement requirements

Reputational damage resulting from poorly managed disruptions

The Australian Cyber Security Centre identifies business continuity planning as a core element of organisational resilience.

Our ISO 22301 Consulting Services

Bravishi delivers end-to-end support for organisations pursuing certification or improving existing continuity capability.

Business impact analysis: We identify your critical functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities.

Gap analysis: We assess your current arrangements against ISO 22301 requirements.

BCMS design and documentation: We build governance structures, policies, and recovery procedures.

Risk and threat assessment: We identify disruption scenarios relevant to your operations.

Testing and exercises: We run tabletop exercises and simulations to validate your plans.

Staff training: We build team capability to execute continuity procedures under pressure.

Certification support: We prepare your organisation for third-party audit.

For organisations managing sensitive data, our ISO 27001 information security management service pairs directly with ISO 22301 work.

How We Work

From business impact analysis to certification readiness, built around your critical operations. 

( 1 )

Scoping and Context Review

We confirm your organisation’s scope, critical services, and stakeholder obligations. This shapes every decision that follows.

( 2 )

Business Impact Analysis

We map critical functions and set recovery time objectives. You get a clear picture of what must be protected.

( 3 )

Gap Analysis Against ISO 22301 Requirements

We compare your current arrangements to the standard. Gaps are documented and prioritised for action.

( 4 )

BCMS Development

We build your business continuity management system from the ground up. Documentation, procedures, and governance structures are tailored to your operations.

( 5 )

Testing and Validation

We facilitate exercises that test your plans under realistic conditions. Findings feed directly back into the system.

( 6 )

Certification Readiness Review

We conduct a pre-audit review before your certification assessment. We support you through the certification body’s assessment process.

Every stage builds genuine continuity capability across your organisation. Your team leaves ready to respond to real disruption, not just satisfy an audit.

ISO 22301 Requirements: Key Considerations

Defined scope covering your critical products, services, and functions

Leadership commitment and assigned continuity roles

Documented business impact analysis with recovery objectives

Risk assessment covering relevant disruption scenarios

Written business continuity plans and procedures

Communication protocols for internal and external stakeholders

Regular testing through exercises and simulations

Internal audit and management review cycles

Continual improvement process embedded in operations

Benefits of ISO 22301 Certification

Reduces recovery time after incidents

Provides clear roles and responsibilities during a crisis

Strengthens your position in regulated procurement processes

Demonstrates due diligence to boards, regulators, and insurers

Builds staff confidence in how the organisation responds to disruption

Supports compliance with critical infrastructure obligations

Improves coordination across teams and third-party suppliers

Why Choose Bravishi Advisory

Our advisors have direct experience in regulated Australian industries.

We build systems your teams can actually use under pressure.

Documentation is clear, practical, and audit-ready from day one.

We do not deliver generic templates. Every BCMS reflects your operations.

Our ISO compliance services cover the full range of management system standards.

We connect business continuity planning to your risk management and regulatory compliance services where needed. 

Build Continuity Confidence Across Your Organisation

A certified ISO 22301 business continuity management system protects what matters most. Bravishi Advisory delivers practical, audit-ready systems for Australian businesses ready to take continuity seriously.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ISO 22301 business continuity management?

How long does ISO 22301 certification in Australia take?

Is ISO 22301 certification mandatory in Australia?

What are the key ISO 22301 requirements?

Can ISO 22301 certification work alongside other standards?

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