F-IMS21 Business Continuity Register
| File Reference : | F-IMS21 Business Continuity Register |
Business Continuity Register Template
Business Continuity Register – Business Impact Analysis, Continuity Controls & ISO Compliance
The Business Continuity Register is a structured document register designed to log and summarise key considerations relating to business continuity, associated controls, and continuity arrangements. It provides a clear, high-level overview of business-critical functions, continuity objectives, testing activities, communication plans, and priority ratings.
This register supports organisations in demonstrating their business continuity framework without disclosing confidential or sensitive information. It is specifically designed for use during audits, supplier due diligence, and third-party assessments where the full Business Continuity Plan (BCP) cannot be shared due to classification restrictions.
What the Business Continuity Register Covers
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Business Continuity Arrangements, including:
- Area / Function
- Continuity Objectives
- Recovery Arrangements
- Assigned Responsibilities
- Continuity Communication Planning
- Testing & Monitoring Overview
- Priority Rating of Critical Functions
This document provides a concise summary of continuity planning arrangements while maintaining information security and compliance requirements.
Versions available;
V1
| This version is covers everything detailed above but does not reference ER16 Business Continuity Risk Register (Note : do not use this version if ISO 22301 compliance is required)
|
| V2 | This version includes additional references to other documents that provide more in-depth review of continuity and is intended for compliance to ISO 22301:2012 / ISO 22301:2019. |
| V3 | This version includes fewer references to additional documents / ISO 22301:2019. |
| V4 | This version ties in with ISO 27001:2022 and provides additional sheets for populating with data such as a business impact analysis and objectives and monitoring and testing critical functions |