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ISO/IEC 27031:2011 - Lead Implementer

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

ISO/IEC 27031:2011 - Lead Implementer

Implementing Continuity of Business to Reduce Risk and Recover from ICT Event Disruptions

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
15 - 19 Jun 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
02 - 06 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Introduction

The standard encompasses all events, risks and incidents that could have an impact on ICT infrastructure and systems. It extends the practices of information security incident handling and management, ICT readiness planning and services. 

ISO IEC 27031 guidance ensures continuous operations of business applications and supporting IT systems. The organization’s business continuity plan is a number of processes and instructions to ensure the continuation of business in the event of an unplanned interruption (terrorism, pandemic outbreaks, fire, explosions, etc.).

Continuity plans are based on risk understanding of business impacts and look to the requirements for resilience, alternative processes, and organizational recovery capability. Continuity plans also cover guidelines, roles and responsibilities, procedures, communication processes, and the testing approach.

This training course will highlight:

  • Understanding ISO 27031 in relation to ISO 22301
  • Processes for continuity of business
  • Prevention, reaction, and recovery from disruptions
  • Understanding of the concepts of MTPD, (Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption), RTO (recovery time objective) and RPO (recovery time objective) 
  • Risk Mitigation methods

Objectives

At the end of this training course on ISO/IEC 27031:2011 - Lead Implementer training, you will learn to:

  • Understand the implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in accordance with ISO 27031.
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of concepts required for effective management.
  • Understand the relationship between the components of a BCM and the compliance with the requirements of different stakeholders of the organization
  • Advise your organizations on best practices in the management of business continuity
  • Improve the capacity for analysis and decision making in the context of ICT

Training Methodology

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented.

This training course will combine presentations with instructor-guided interactive discussions between participants relating to their individual interests. Practical exercises, video material and case studies aiming at stimulating these discussions and providing maximum benefit to the participants will support the formal presentation sessions.

Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of case examples and case studies of issues in which he has been personally involved.

Organisational Impact

Delegates attending this training course will gain an understanding of the strong business reasons why organisations should effectively manage and plan all types of risk.

  • A proper understanding of the security department’s role
  • Budget alignment
  • Greater risk mitigation and risk prioritization
  • More direct connection to the protection of company assets

Personal Impact

Delegates attending this training course on ISO/IEC 27031:2011 - Lead Implementer  will gain an improved personal knowledge of threats and risks to their organisation, they will learn skills to combat these threats and put into place standards, plans and strategies which if successfully implemented will increase their professional reputation and improve their ability to deal with serious security issues. 

  • Aligning BCM with the Organizational Mission
  • Gain an intimate knowledge of your Organization
  • Understand goals and objectives to the Organization
  • Learn how to align risk objectives with business objectives
  • Understand what ICT risks exist
  • Provide objective perspective on risk
  • Provide expertise in the area of risk mitigation and resilience

Who should Attend?

This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Information and communication technology managers
  • Information technology managers
  • Personnel involved with risk assessment and risk analysis
  • Software engineers
  • Network engineers and managers
  • Managers
  • supervisors
  • Executives 
  • ICT Managers and technicians tasked with implementing technical continuity capability
  • Anyone involved in strategic or operational IT Service Management
Course Outline
Day 1

Introduction to ICT Continuity

  • Why do we need ICT Continuity in the organization?
  • What is Information and communications technology (ICT) Continuity
  • Understanding Disaster recovery
  • Relationship with Business continuity
  • The concept of performance and resilience
Day 2

Introduction to ISO 27031

  • The role of ICT Readiness for Business Continuity (IRBC) in BCM
  • The Principles of the standard 
  • The Elements of the standard
  • Outcomes and organizational Benefits
  • Establishing the context of the standard
  • Plan, Do, Check and Act
  • Management Responsibility and accountability
Day 3

Understanding ICT Requirements for BCM

  • What is Business Impact Analysis (BIA)?
  • BIA for ICT Continuity
  • How to conduct BIA for your organization
  • Critical’ process concept
  • Understanding concepts of MTPD, (Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption), RTO (recovery time objective) and RPO (recovery time objective) 
  • Presenting the BIA Summary
Day 4

Risk Assessment

  • What is risk?
  • Identification of continuity risks
  • Risk assessment process
  • Quantitative risks assessment
  • Determining choices for risk treatment
Day 5

Monitor, Review and Improvements for ISO 27031

  • Maintaining ICT Readiness for Business Continuity (IRBC)
  • IRBC Internal Audit
  • Management Review
  • Measurements
  • Continual Improvement
  • Corrective action
  • Preventive action
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates. Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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