Description
ISO 22301 – 1st / 2nd Surveillance Audit – By DNV
Ensure continuous business resilience and maintain your ISO 22301 certification with the annual Surveillance Audit conducted by DNV, a global leader in Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) certification.
💼 Service Overview
After achieving ISO 22301 Certification, organizations must undergo Year 1 and Year 2 Surveillance Audits to verify continued compliance and effectiveness of their Business Continuity Management System.
DNV reviews how well your BCMS is maintained, updated, and tested to ensure your organization stays resilient against disruptions.
🔍 What This Service Includes
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Review of corrective actions from prior audits
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Assessment of updated BCMS policies, procedures & governance
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Verification of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment updates
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Evaluation of continuity strategies, recovery plans & response procedures
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Test/exercise evidence review (DR drills, simulations, tabletop exercises)
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Assessment of incident response, crisis management & communication plans
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Supplier and third-party continuity capability review
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NCR identification (if any), observations & improvement recommendations
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Final surveillance audit report aligned with DNV guidelines
📋 Key Benefits
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Maintains ISO 22301 certification for the 3-year cycle
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Strengthens the organization’s resilience and preparedness
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Identifies BCMS gaps early and reduces continuity risks
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Improves crisis readiness and operational reliability
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Demonstrates ongoing commitment to business continuity
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Supports customer, partner & regulatory requirements
👥 Who Needs This Audit?
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ISO 22301 certified organizations
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Businesses exposed to operational, cybersecurity, supply chain or disaster risks
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Enterprises with critical services requiring high uptime
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Companies with multiple sites, dependencies, or customer SLAs
⏱ Audit Duration
Typically 1–5 audit days, depending on:
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BCMS scale and scope
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Number of sites & processes
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Organizational complexity
📑 Deliverables
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Surveillance Audit Plan
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Surveillance Audit Report
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NCR & Observation Reports (if found)
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Corrective Action Review
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Updated Certification Status
🛒 Why Choose DNV?
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Expertise in business continuity, disaster recovery & operational resilience
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Strong global reputation in ISO 22301 certification
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Practical, risk-based and industry-aligned assessment approach
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Trusted by IT, BFSI, telecom, manufacturing & critical industries










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