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Your strongest argument with enterprise clients: Crisis-resilient and compliant with ISO 22301.

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Protect your company from the consequences of IT outages, cyberattacks, and unforeseen emergencies. With a tailored Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) according to ISO 22301, you secure your critical business processes and sustainably strengthen your resilience.

Successfully safeguard operational continuity—without risking downtime or reputational damage.

System failures, natural events, supply chain disruptions, or severe cyberattacks can paralyze a company's ability to operate within minutes. This creates existential demands on risk management, crisis preparedness, and organizational resilience. Companies face the challenge of designing their processes to ensure minimal downtime in an emergency while simultaneously meeting legal requirements, internal compliance guidelines, and the growing expectations of customers and partners for a secure supply chain.

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Regulatory Framework: ISO 22301, NIS 2, and DORA

Establishing a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) increasingly intersects with legal and regulatory obligations:

  • Fulfillment of requirements under the European NIS 2 Directive in the field of business continuity
  • Compliance with strict mandates of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) for the financial sector
  • Provision of evidence regarding emergency and continuity plans to auditors and regulatory authorities
  • Meeting compliance criteria within global supply chains and competitive tenders
  • Close integration with existing management systems such as ISO 27001 (Information Security)

In particular, linking statutory resilience mandates with the maintenance of operational continuity requires a clear and audited governance structure within the organization.

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Risks of Operating Without a Structured BCM System

Without predefined and tested emergency procedures, typical damage scenarios emerge during a crisis:

  • Uncontrolled downtime of critical business processes due to a lack of clear prioritization
  • Severe financial losses caused by delayed Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) following a system outage
  • Unclear responsibilities and communication channels within the crisis management team, leading to misaligned decisions
  • Lasting reputational damage and loss of trust among customers and partners during prolonged disruptions
  • Liability risks for executive management due to insufficient organizational safeguards

In a critical event, these risks directly impact market standing and long-term business viability.

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Business Continuity and Information Security

Effective emergency management serves as the extension of information security. While protective measures are designed to fend off attacks, ISO 22301 ensures that the company remains capable of operating if a breach occurs. To fully leverage this potential, the BCMS must be seamlessly integrated into the existing security landscape. Without this integration, gaps arise in handling modern threat scenarios such as ransomware incidents or the failure of critical cloud service providers.

Typical challenges include:

  • Insufficient alignment between IT disaster recovery planning and business departments
  • Missing definitions of maximum tolerable downtime for core processes
  • Intransparent dependencies on external service providers and suppliers
  • Outdated emergency documentation that proves impractical during an actual crisis
  • Lack of testing and exercise practices for responsible staff under realistic conditions

We assist organizations in establishing a practical Business Continuity Management system, proactively closing process vulnerabilities, and targetedly strengthening organizational resilience. In doing so, you build a reliable foundation to protect your operations—no matter what happens.

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Our Service

We support your company in establishing and enhancing an effective Business Continuity Management System.

BCMS Risk and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  • Identification and prioritization of all critical business processes
  • Determination of Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption (MTPD) and recovery parameters (RTO / RPO)
  • Analysis of Single Points of Failure (SPOF) across infrastructure and the supply chain

Design & Implementation according to ISO 22301

  • Development of a tailored BCM strategy and policy
  • Creation of practical Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and recovery plans
  • Integration of the BCMS into existing management systems (e.g., ISO 27001 or ISO 9001)

Crisis Management Organization & Emergency Communication

  • Setup and definition of crisis management team structures and escalation paths
  • Development of guidelines for internal and external crisis communication
  • Training of key personnel regarding their roles in an emergency scenario

Testing, Exercises & Certification Support

  • Design and execution of realistic crisis management drills and emergency tests
  • Performance of internal audits to verify compliance with standards
  • Support throughout the entire certification process with accredited certification bodies

What makes us strong:

Experience & expertise

Experienced. Certified. Proven in Practice.

Effective continuity management cannot be achieved theoretically—it requires a deep understanding of critical infrastructure and regulatory dynamics. As an established consultancy for information security and governance, we bring the necessary project experience to make your organization crisis-resilient.

  • Certified Experts: Our consultants and auditors hold sound certifications in the fields of BCM and IT risk management.
  • Interdisciplinary Approach: We seamlessly link organizational resilience with information security (ISO 27001) and data privacy.
  • Proven Methodology: Benefit from standardized best-practice methods that we have successfully established across numerous client projects.
Industry focus & practical relevance

Industry Expertise Over Cookie-Cutter Solutions

Every company carries an individual risk profile. A manufacturing plant requires different recovery processes than a Software-as-a-Service provider. We do not offer rigid, off-the-shelf concepts; instead, we develop a BCMS tailored precisely to your industry, size, and risk appetite.

  • Regulatory Focus: Tailored alignment with the requirements of NIS 2, DORA, or KRITIS.
  • Pragmatic Solutions: We structure documentation and emergency plans so your employees can immediately understand and execute them during an actual crisis.
  • Efficient Analyses: Our Business Impact Analyses (BIA) pinpoint your most critical value chains without disrupting your day-to-day operations.
Full-service support

End-to-End Support: From Gap Analysis to Certification

Implementing ISO 22301 consumes internal resources. As your full-service partner, we handle project management and operational execution, allowing your teams to remain focused on core business activities.

  • Step 1: Status Quo & Gap Analysis – We review existing emergency concepts and identify vulnerabilities against standard requirements.
  • Step 2: Design & Implementation – We draft policies, Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and define your crisis management team structures.
  • Step 3: Enablement & Crisis Simulation – Through targeted training and realistic emergency drills, we prepare your organization for critical incidents.
  • Step 4: Internal Audit & Certification Support – We rigorously evaluate your system and guide you through the external audit to successful certification.
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FAQ – ISO 22301

What is the difference between ISO 27001 (Information Security) and ISO 22301?

ISO 27001 primarily focuses on protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and IT systems (prevention of attacks). ISO 22301 picks up where prevention has failed: it governs the maintenance and rapid recovery of overall business operations during severe incidents—covering not only IT, but also facilities, supply chains, personnel, and internal/external crisis communication. Both standards complement each other perfectly.

For which companies is ISO 22301 certification a mandatory requirement?

The system is mandatory in particular for operators of Critical Infrastructure (KRITIS). Furthermore, the European NIS 2 Directive and the DORA regulatory framework in the financial sector explicitly require proof of effective business continuity measures. Independent of statutory obligations, large corporations increasingly demand ISO 22301 as a mandatory compliance requirement within their supply chains and tendering processes.

How much effort does implementing a BCMS involve for our company?

The effort depends heavily on your company size, process complexity, and existing structures (such as an established ISMS according to ISO 27001). Through our pragmatic consulting approach, we minimize the burden on your internal teams: we handle the structuring, documentation, and analysis work so your employees can remain focused on their daily business operations.

What is behind the terms BIA, RTO, and RPO?

Dies sind die steuernden Kennzahlen im Business Continuity Management:

  • BIA (Business Impact Analyse): Das Verfahren, mit dem wir feststellen, welche Geschäftsprozesse für Ihr Unternehmen am kritischsten sind und welche finanziellen oder rechtlichen Schäden bei einem Ausfall drohen.
  • RTO (Recovery Time Objective): Die Zeitspanne, die vergehen darf, bis ein ausgefallener Prozess oder ein System wieder laufen muss, um existenzielle Schäden zu vermeiden.
  • RPO (Recovery Point Objective): Der maximal tolerierbare Datenverlust (ausgedrückt in Zeit) zwischen dem letzten Backup und dem Systemausfall.
Can we implement a BCMS without seeking formal certification?

Yes, absolutely. Many companies initially use ISO 22301 purely as a framework to build crisis-resilient internal processes, minimize risks, and mitigate personal liability for managing directors. An official certification audit by an accredited body (such as TÜV, DEKRA, etc.) can be flexibly pursued at a later stage at any time.

How does collaborating with aigner business solutions work?

We guide you step by step with full transparency. Following an initial complimentary consultation, we begin with a gap analysis to assess your status quo. Building on these findings, we conduct the Business Impact Analysis, draft emergency plans, and train your staff through crisis simulations. You receive a turnkey, field-tested system—tailored precisely to your budget and objectives.