BS 25999: Business continuity Management System
BS 25999, the world’s first British standard for business continuity management (BCM), has been developed to help you minimize the risk of a disruption to Continued operations of an organization in the event of a natural or manmade disaster, whether a major disaster or a minor incident, In present day scenario it is a fundamental requirement for any organization.
By helping to put the fundamentals of a BCM system in place, the standard is designed to keep your business going during the most challenging and unexpected circumstances – protecting your staff, preserving your reputation and providing the ability to continue to operate and trade.
BS 25999 has been developed by a broad based group of world class experts representing a cross-section of industry sectors and the government to establish the process, principles and terminology of Business Continuity Management.
It provides a basis for understanding, developing and implementing business continuity within your organization and gives you confidence in business-to-business and business-to customer dealings. It also contains a comprehensive set of requirements based on BCM best practice and covers the whole BCM lifecycle.
Main Areas covered in this standard by QMS.9000
- Business Continuity Program Definition
- Business Continuity Strategy Identification
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Business Continuity Plan Documentation
- Risk Assessment
- Business Continuity Program Maintenance & Change Management
Applicability
BS 25999 is suitable for any organization, large or small, from any sector. It is particularly relevant for organizations which operate in high risk environments such as finance, telecommunications, transport and the public sector, where the ability to continue operating is paramount for the organization itself and its customers and stakeholders.
Related Trainings
- Introduction to BCM (1 Day)
- Advanced Training on BCM (Lead Implementer) (3 Days)