Business continuity management and IT service continuity management

Whether it is the increasing complexity of IT systems or the growing unpredictability of environmental factors, companies are constantly facing new challenges when it comes to their emergency and crisis management. In the financial sector in particular, stricter regulatory requirements – arising, for example, from minimum risk management standards – are also increasing the pressure to design appropriate emergency and crisis management systems.

To ensure the effective implementation of a Business Continuity Management System (BCMS), it is advisable to follow best-practice approaches such as the ISO 22301, ISO 27031 or BSI 100-4 standards. During implementation, the focus of precautionary measures lies on establishing BCM governance, conducting business impact analysis and risk analysis, and developing and testing business continuity plans. An important aspect of carrying out BCM projects is adopting a holistic view of the BCMS. The clear definition and establishment of interfaces relevant to the BCMS – such as risk management, information security management, outsourcing management, ITSCM and IT operations – form the foundation for success. Our project experience also shows that significant efficiency gains can be achieved through the use of suitable BCM IT solutions.

To address business threats through appropriate organisational structures, processes, tools and concrete measures, KPMG has developed efficient methods for auditing, establishing and improving BCM systems. These are based on many years of project experience, current market conditions, regulatory requirements and developments, as well as internationally recognised standards and recommendations.

Our product portfolio includes BCM maturity assessments, the holistic implementation of BCM systems, the simulation of emergency and crisis situations, the delivery of BCM training, and the selection and implementation of bespoke BCM IT solutions.

Our team of experienced lead auditors and consultants, certified to ISO 22301, supports you worldwide with all matters relating to BCM. We combine our compliance and industry expertise with in-depth experience in the financial sector and with corporate clients – always taking a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, because our focus is always on the client.