ISO 22301: Business Continuity Auditing for Financial and Payment Systems

Introduction to ISO 22301 and Business Continuity Management

Content:

• Overview of ISO 22301 and its relevance to financial and payment systems.
• Introduction to Business Continuity Management (BCM) and its key components.
• The role of risk management and resilience in financial institutions.
• Key terms and definitions related to BCM and ISO 22301.
• Benefits of implementing ISO 22301 for business continuity in financial operations.
• The structure of an ISO 22301 compliant BCMS.

Key Clauses of ISO 22301 for Financial and Payment Systems

Content:

• Clause 4: Context of the Organization – Understanding the financial system environment.
• Clause 5: Leadership – Importance of leadership and commitment in financial systems’ BCMS.
• Clause 6: Planning – Risk assessment and business continuity strategy.
• Clause 7: Support – Resources, competencies, and awareness for effective business continuity.
• Clause 8: Operation – Operational processes specific to financial and payment systems.
• Clause 9: Performance Evaluation – Monitoring, measurement, and evaluation in financial contexts.

Auditing Business Continuity for Financial and Payment Systems

Content:

• Introduction to auditing business continuity management systems.
• Planning and preparing for an audit of BCMS in financial organizations.
• Identifying critical financial services and payment systems in the scope of the audit.
• Evaluating compliance with ISO 22301 clauses during the audit process.
• Common audit tools and techniques for assessing business continuity in financial institutions.
• Conducting interviews and document reviews to assess BCM effectiveness.
• Reporting audit findings and recommendations for improvement.

Case Studies and Best Practices in Business Continuity Auditing

Content:

• Analysis of real-world case studies of business continuity failures and successes in financial systems.
• Best practices for maintaining resilient business continuity in payment systems.
• The role of continuous improvement in ensuring long-term business continuity.
• Lessons learned from financial industry audits and recovery strategies.
• Final discussions on challenges in business continuity auditing for financial systems.
• Preparing for ISO 22301 certification audits and continuous maintenance of BCMS.

1ST BATCH: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 — Friday, March 6, 2026.

2ND BATCH: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 — Friday, June 26, 2026.

3RD BATCH: Tuesday, October 20, 2026 — Friday, October 23, 2026.

The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and
illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical
experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return
to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively
implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.