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ISO 27031 ICT Disaster Recovery Manager

The ISO 27031 ICT Disaster Recovery Manager training program educates professionals on ensuring ICT readiness for business continuity during disruptions.

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£1,500
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£600
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Course Overview

The training program based on ISO 27031 ICT Disaster Recovery Manager is designed to educate professionals about the principles, processes, and best practices for ensuring the readiness of ICT systems and services to support business continuity in the event of disruptions or disasters. This training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement ICT continuity plans aligned with ISO/IEC 27031. ISO/IEC 27031:2025 is an international standard that addresses Information and Communication Technology (ICT) readiness for business continuity.

Target Audience:

The target audience for ISO/IEC 27031:2025 training includes:

  1. IT Managers and Leaders: IT directors, CIOs, and other IT leaders responsible for ICT continuity planning and management.
  2. Business Continuity Managers: Professionals tasked with developing and maintaining business continuity plans that include ICT components.
  3. Information Security Professionals: Security managers and officers responsible for ensuring the security and resilience of ICT systems and services.
  4. Risk Managers: Professionals focused on assessing and managing risks associated with ICT systems.
  5. IT and Network Administrators: Personnel responsible for maintaining and managing ICT infrastructure.
  6. Compliance and Regulatory Officers: Those responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations related to ICT continuity.

Reference Standards:

The primary reference standard for ISO/IEC 27031:2025 training is ISO/IEC 27031:2025 itself, titled "Information technology — Security techniques — Guidelines for information and communication technology readiness for business continuity." This standard provides guidelines for assessing, establishing, and managing ICT readiness for business continuity.

Training Objectives:

  1. Comprehensive Understanding: Ensure participants have a deep understanding of ISO/IEC 27031:2025 and its significance in ensuring ICT readiness for business continuity.
  2. Business Impact Analysis: Teach participants how to conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) to identify critical ICT resources and their dependencies.
  3. Risk Assessment: Provide knowledge and tools for assessing and managing risks to ICT systems and services.
  4. ICT Continuity Planning: Enable participants to develop and implement ICT continuity plans aligned with ISO/IEC 27031.
  5. Testing and Exercises: Educate participants on the importance of testing and exercising ICT continuity plans to ensure their effectiveness.
  6. Communication and Reporting: Teach participants how to communicate ICT continuity requirements and findings to relevant stakeholders.
  7. Continuous Improvement: Encourage participants to continuously improve ICT continuity practices based on lessons learned and evolving threats.

Training Content:

The training content should cover a range of topics to meet the specified objectives. Here's a breakdown of the content:

Module 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 27031:2025

  • Overview of the standard and its importance
  • Role of ICT in business continuity
  • Relationship with other ISO/IEC standards (e.g., ISO/IEC 22301)

Module 2: Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  • Conducting a BIA to identify critical ICT resources
  • Dependencies and interdependencies in ICT systems
  • Risk assessment and prioritization

Module 3: Risk Assessment and Management for ICT

  • Identifying and assessing risks to ICT systems and services
  • Risk mitigation strategies
  • Developing a risk management plan

Module 4: ICT Continuity Planning

  • Developing an ICT continuity plan
  • Designing and implementing ICT continuity measures
  • Aligning ICT continuity with overall business continuity planning

Module 5: Testing and Exercising ICT Continuity Plans

  • The importance of testing and exercising
  • Types of tests and exercises for ICT continuity
  • Analyzing test results and implementing improvements

Module 6: Communication and Reporting

  • Communicating ICT continuity requirements and plans to stakeholders
  • Reporting on ICT continuity readiness and compliance
  • Crisis communication and incident reporting

Module 7: Lessons Learned and Continuous Improvement

  • Analyzing incidents and exercises for lessons learned
  • Implementing improvements in ICT continuity plans and processes
  • Measuring and monitoring ICT continuity effectiveness

Module 8: Case Studies and Best Practices

  • Real-world examples of effective ICT continuity planning and management
  • Best practices from organizations with mature ICT continuity programs

Module 9: Action Plan and Implementation

  • Developing an action plan for implementing ISO/IEC 27031:2025 practices within participants' organizations
  • Steps to initiate and sustain effective ICT continuity practices

Module 10: Q&A and Course Evaluation

  • Opportunity for participants to ask questions and seek clarification
  • Course evaluation and feedback collection

Training Methodologies

  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination

Duration: 5 Days

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Who Is This Course For?

  • Quality managers and management system professionals seeking Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer status
  • Consultants advising organisations on standards implementation and compliance
  • Internal auditors looking to formalise and internationally recognise their skills
  • Professionals in regulated industries requiring evidence of independent competence
  • Individuals building a career in certification, auditing, or standards consultancy

No prior certification experience is required. Basic knowledge of management systems is beneficial.

Course Contents

01
Introduction & Standards Background

History, purpose, and structure of the standard. Key requirements and terminology.

02
Planning & Implementation

How to plan and execute a management system implementation aligned to the standard.

03
Audit Principles & Process

Audit types, planning, conducting, and reporting. Evidence-based auditing techniques.

04
Non-Conformities & Corrective Action

Identifying non-conformities, root cause analysis, and verifying corrective actions.

05
Assessment & Certification

Examination format, competency assessment, and the path to professional certification.

Pricing & Enrolment

Self-Study

Flexible distance learning. Study at your own pace with full access to digital course materials and online assessment.

£600 per person
  • Flexible self-paced learning
  • Full digital course materials
  • Online assessment
  • Digital certificate on completion
  • Email support from course team
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Group & Corporate Training

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  • Volume discounts for 5+ delegates
  • In-house delivery at your premises
  • Customised scheduling
  • Dedicated training coordinator
  • Post-training support included