ISO 22301 – Internal Audit by DNV

Description

ISO 22301 – Internal Audit by DNV-Qualified Auditors

Ensure your organization’s Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) is fully compliant and ready for external audits with a comprehensive ISO 22301 Internal Audit conducted by DNV-qualified auditors. Identify gaps, improve processes, and strengthen resilience before your surveillance or re-certification audits.

💼 Service Overview

ISO 22301 Internal Audit is a mandatory requirement for organizations maintaining ISO 22301 certification. It provides an independent, objective evaluation of your BCMS policies, procedures, and operational readiness to withstand disruptions.
The audit helps organizations identify non-conformities, gaps, and improvement opportunities to ensure continuous compliance and operational resilience.

🔍 What This Service Includes

• Review of BCMS scope, governance, and documentation

• Assessment of Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment processes

• Evaluation of business continuity strategies and recovery plans

• Verification of incident response, crisis management & communication procedures

• Testing of emergency preparedness measures and operational continuity controls

• Interviews, evidence collection, and control testing

• Identification of gaps and Non-Conformities (NCRs)

• Recommendations for corrective and preventive actions

• Detailed Internal Audit Report

📋 Key Benefits

• Ensures readiness for surveillance and re-certification audits by DNV

• Identifies gaps and risks in business continuity processes early

• Enhances BCMS effectiveness and operational resilience

• Supports continual improvement of policies and procedures

• Builds confidence for customers, regulators, and stakeholders

• Meets ISO 22301 internal audit requirements

👥 Who Should Use This Service?

• Organizations implementing ISO 22301 for the first time

• Companies preparing for DNV external audits (surveillance or re-certification)

• Enterprises with critical operations requiring strong continuity planning

• Businesses without internal BCMS auditing expertise

• Multi-site organizations or complex operational environments

⏱ Audit Duration

Typically 1–5 audit days, depending on:

• BCMS size and scope

• Number of locations & business processes

• Organizational complexity and maturity

📑 Deliverables

• Internal Audit Plan

• BCMS Audit Checklists

• NCR & Observation Reports

• Comprehensive Internal Audit Report

• Corrective Action Recommendations

• Management Review Inputs

🛒 Why Choose DNV-Qualified Auditors?

• Deep expertise in ISO 22301, business continuity, and resilience planning

• Global recognition and trusted certification body

• Practical, risk-based approach tailored to organizational needs

• Trusted by enterprises in IT, BFSI, telecom, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure