Build Organizational Resilience, Ensure Operational Continuity, and Protect Against Disruption
Unexpected disruptions—from cyber incidents and supply chain failures to natural events—pose a constant threat to business operations and reputation. ISO 22301:2019 provides the international framework for a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), enabling organizations to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive events effectively. For businesses and institutions in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and globally, Intermax Consultancy delivers expert guidance to achieve ISO 22301:2019 certification, helping you safeguard critical functions, meet client and regulatory obligations, and secure your organization’s future.
What is ISO 22301:2019?
ISO 22301:2019 is the international standard that specifies requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a Business Continuity Management System. It provides a holistic framework to identify threats to your organization, develop capabilities to manage disruptive incidents, and ensure the continuity of prioritized activities and delivery of key products/services. Certification provides independent assurance to stakeholders that your organization has plans in place to maintain operations during a crisis.
Key Benefits of Implementing ISO 22301:2019
Minimized Operational and Financial Impact of Disruptions: Reduce downtime, protect revenue streams, and control recovery costs through proactive planning and tested response procedures.
Protected Reputation and Stakeholder Confidence: Demonstrate reliability and resilience to customers, suppliers, regulators, and investors, strengthening trust even during challenging circumstances.
Fulfilled Legal, Regulatory, and Contractual Obligations: Meet increasing requirements for business continuity planning from clients and regulators across sectors in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and other international markets.
Informed Risk Management and Decision-Making: Gain a clear understanding of organizational vulnerabilities, allowing for better resource allocation and strategic planning to mitigate potential disruptions.
Competitive Advantage and Market Differentiation: Provide evidence of robust continuity plans, often a decisive factor in tender processes, particularly with government entities and large corporations.
Improved Organizational Culture and Preparedness: Foster a culture of resilience through clear roles, training, and exercises, ensuring staff are prepared to act during an incident.
Our ISO 22301:2019 Consulting Methodology
We follow a systematic process to develop a realistic, actionable, and owned BCMS tailored to your organization’s specific risk profile.
1. Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Risk Assessment
We guide you in identifying critical business functions, determining their recovery requirements, and assessing risks that could cause disruption to establish the foundation of your BCMS.
2. BCMS Development & Strategy Formulation
We assist in developing the Business Continuity Policy, objectives, and selecting appropriate strategies to recover your prioritized activities within their required timeframes.
3. Plan Development & Documentation
We support the creation of detailed response and recovery plans, including incident management, business continuity, and crisis communication plans, with clear roles and procedures.
4. Implementation, Training & Awareness
We help establish competency through training programs and exercises—from tabletop simulations to functional drills—to ensure personnel understand their responsibilities.
5. Exercise, Testing & Maintenance
We facilitate regular testing of plans and procedures to validate their effectiveness and guide the ongoing maintenance of the BCMS to keep it current and relevant.
6. Management Review & Certification Preparation
We assist in the formal management review of the BCMS and conduct a pre-certification audit to prepare your organization for a successful certification audit.
Our Certification Partnership
For a certification that validates your resilience to international stakeholders, Intermax Consultancy partners with accredited certification bodies. Our partners are accredited by the UAF and IAF (International Accreditation Forum). This ensures your ISO 22301:2019 certificate is globally recognized, providing credible assurance to clients and partners of your preparedness.
Why Select Intermax Consultancy for ISO 22301 Certification?
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Practical Resilience Focus: We concentrate on building a practical, usable BCMS that works in a real crisis, not just a documentation exercise.
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Sector-Specific Experience: Our approach considers the unique operational and regulatory landscapes of your industry within Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and your other markets.
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Integrated Management System Approach: We can seamlessly integrate your BCMS with existing ISO standards for quality, security, or information safety for unified organizational governance.
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Exercise and Testing Expertise: We design and facilitate meaningful tests that build confidence and reveal actionable improvements to your plans.
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Accredited Certification Pathway: Our partnership with UAF & IAF accredited bodies provides a direct route to a respected and credible certification.
Ready to develop a resilient organization with a certified business continuity management system?
Contact Intermax Consultancy to start your ISO 22301:2019 implementation. Our consultants are prepared to help your business in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and beyond prepare for the unexpected.