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ISO 22301 Certification in Oman

Organizations in Oman need to be ready to react to any unforeseen disturbance on the market today, many of which could be caused by the actions of hackers, a natural disaster, the pandemic, or a successful system crash. The international Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS) standard; ISO 22301:2019 helps organizations to continue their vital functions and recover quickly in case of emergency conditions.

We are an accredited certification organization that offers the complete service of ISO 22301 certification in Oman. We assist companies belonging to different industries to establish a powerful business continuity plan compliant with international standards and the Omani regulatory requirements.

What is ISO 22301?

ISO 22301 is a standard that specifies the requirements of a business continuity management system that is well organized. It can allow firms to know risks, make continuity plans, initiate efficient response measures, and carry out periodic tests of their adaptability to discontinuities.

The standard has:

  • Risk and impact assessment
  • Development of strategy relating to business continuity
  • Response and Crisis communication policies
  • Planning on system recovery
  • Development of continuity systems continuously

ISO 22301 applies to any type of organization or any sector, so it is one of the main pillars of operational resilience in Oman.

Advantages of obtaining ISO 22301 Certification in Oman

Resilience of Operation and Quicker Rebound

There is the ability of organizations to keep core functions during the crisis and go back to normal operations with minimum downtime.

Regulatory and Tender Compliance

Ensuring continuity is legally and contractually demanded by acquiring organizations, and Omani firms, particularly in finance, energy, telecom, and any sector that has relations to the government can facilitate them.

Enhanced Reputation and Customer Trust

Companies certified by ISO 22301 are more trustworthy, attentive, and ready according to clients and stakeholders.

Competitive Advantage

TWhen you are certified you have a better chance to win both, the government and company tenders and particularly the multinationals and regulatory authorities in Oman and the GCC.

Small Operational and Financial Risk

Identifying the threats beforehand will assist in reducing the extent of disruptions that otherwise would cause delays and result in losses.

Industries that enjoy the benefits of ISO 22301

ISO 22301 is very applicable to an organization in:

  • Banking and financial services
  • Energy Sector and Oil & Gas
  • Telecommunications and IT
  • Health and Emergency Service
  • Logistics and Transport
  • Private and Public Sector Companies
  • Production and Industrial Processes

Business continuity is important in businesses that process critical information, government services, or time-based services.

Our Role in ISO 22301 certification process in Oman

Being an accredited certification body, Apex SC takes an important role related to helping organizations through the process of ISO 22301 certification, namely, both in the way of early development and long-term maintenance. The roadmap begins with a comprehensive gap analysis and preparedness study. By doing this, one will be able to determine areas that need to be improved on and a tailor-made action plan will be developed.

As soon as the assessment is reached, we assist implementation to help develop relevant documentation. We an accredited organization that undertakes the certification audit. This in-depth analysis establishes the fact that the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is operating as it is supposed to and satisfies all the necessary standards. We also provides business continuity teams, top management, and operational personnel with appropriate training in line with an audit.

We also assists the organizations even in their post-certification work on yearly surveillance audits, corrective action planning as well as recertification. Such constant engagement guarantees that the organization will not merely keep the certification but achieve improved resilience and preparedness of the organization to future disruption.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, that is not a requirement, but one which is becoming a requirement in contracts and is also strongly advised in high-risk sectors like banking, energy, and health care.

Certification might require a few months depending on the size, and predisposition of your organization, this will include planning, implementation, and auditing.

BIA is about determining the activities that are critical to your business and how a breakdown in such activities would impinge on your business and this is the basis of your business continuity plan.

Yes. It fits perfectly with ISO 27001 (Information security), ISO 9001 (Quality), and ISO 45001 (Occupational health and safety).

The ISO 22301 certification has a three-year validity and follows surveillance audit annually and the recertification of the certification at the end of the three years.
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