A tailored course, built for your situation
Mastering ISO 22301 for Head of Security Operations
Expand your operational control and lead business continuity with confidence.
$199 one-time
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Hand-built implementation playbook
12 modules. 12 chapters per module. 144 chapters total.
12 modules, each with 12 chapters (144 chapters total), text-based, plus downloadable templates and a hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Feeling like business continuity decisions slip outside your influence?
The situation this course is for
Even senior security leaders find that continuity planning defaults to second-line teams or external consultants, diluting their strategic impact.
Who this is for
Head of Security Operations in mid-to-large UK organisations managing incident response and resilience frameworks.
Who this is not for
Individuals focused solely on technical SOC operations without cross-functional remit or continuity planning exposure.
What you walk away with
- Own the design and approval of business continuity playbooks aligned with ISO 22301
- Lead cross-functional recovery drills with documented authority across departments
- Reduce negotiation cycles with infrastructure and compliance teams by 50%
- Position continuity updates as core security deliverables, not side projects
- Build repeatable, auditable recovery workflows that scale across regions
The 12 modules (with all 144 chapters)
Module 1. Understanding ISO 22301 in Security Context
Learn how ISO 22301 integrates with existing security operations and fills gaps in incident escalation and recovery ownership.
12 chapters in this module
- Scope of ISO 22301 in security-led continuity
- Linking BCMS to incident response timelines
- Key clauses for security operations teams
- UK regulatory alignment with FCA PRA SS1/21
- Continuity vs disaster recovery distinctions
- Mapping security incidents to recovery tiers
- Executive engagement triggers
- Stakeholder register for recovery planning
- Incident classification under ISO 22301
- Recovery time objectives in practice
- Cross-team escalation thresholds
- Documentation requirements for audit
Module 2. Establishing Leadership Over Continuity
Shift from contributor to owner of continuity planning within your current role.
12 chapters in this module
- Claiming formal remit without org chart changes
- Building credibility with business units
- Positioning continuity as security outcome
- Executive communication cadence
- Internal sponsorship strategies
- Measuring continuity ownership progress
- Defining your decision boundaries
- Creating escalation paths to you
- Avoiding duplication with GRC teams
- Integrating with change management
- Tracking ownership across regions
- Documenting your mandate expansion
Module 3. Designing the Business Continuity Playbook
Create a living, actionable playbook that reflects real-world incident demands.
12 chapters in this module
- Template structure for security teams
- Recovery workflows by incident type
- Critical system prioritisation matrix
- Vendor recovery dependencies
- Personnel availability planning
- Geographic risk overlays
- Legal and reporting obligations
- Customer impact thresholds
- IT service restoration order
- Comms tree for internal teams
- External agency coordination
- Version control and updates
Module 4. Leading Cross-Functional Recovery Drills
Run effective, low-friction drills that validate readiness and build trust.
12 chapters in this module
- Drill types: table-top to full interruption
- Scheduling without operational disruption
- Defining success criteria
- Involving business continuity leads
- Measuring team response times
- Capturing lessons learned
- Reporting outcomes to leadership
- Building drill repetition into calendar
- Using drills to clarify ownership
- Remote team inclusion tactics
- Drill documentation for auditors
- Linking drill results to KPIs
Module 5. Integrating with Incident Response
Seamlessly connect ISO 22301 planning to live incident workflows.
12 chapters in this module
- Triggering continuity from IR events
- Handover protocols between teams
- Unified command structure
- Shared situational awareness tools
- Common terminology across functions
- Joint post-mortem process
- Automated alert routing
- Incident severity mapping to recovery
- Maintaining playbooks in IR tools
- Training IR teams on continuity
- Escalation checklists
- Real-time recovery tracking
Module 6. Aligning with Compliance and Audit
Turn ISO 22301 into an audit advantage, not a checklist.
12 chapters in this module
- SOC 2 and ISO 22301 complementarity
- Audit-ready artefact library
- Evidence collection workflow
- Internal audit collaboration
- Corrective action tracking
- Gap assessment methodology
- Pre-audit walkthrough protocol
- Regulator-facing documentation
- ISO 22301 vs ISO 27001 overlap
- Third-party auditor prep
- Remediation ownership clarity
- Audit outcome reporting
Module 7. Managing Third-Party Recovery
Ensure vendors meet recovery expectations without direct control.
12 chapters in this module
- Vendor recovery requirements in contracts
- SLA validation process
- Monitoring third-party test results
- Escalation paths for vendor failure
- Backup service activation triggers
- Data restoration timeframes
- Vendor continuity audit rights
- Subcontractor recovery visibility
- Geographic redundancy checks
- Financial stability screening
- Onsite recovery support clauses
- Exit strategy for underperformers
Module 8. Communicating Continuity to Leadership
Frame continuity as strategic resilience, not technical overhead.
12 chapters in this module
- Executive summary metrics
- Recovery confidence indicators
- Risk heat mapping
- Investment business case templates
- Board-level reporting (non-board framing)
- Leadership briefing rhythm
- Incident scenario storytelling
- Measuring leadership trust
- Crisis comms pre-drafts
- Success story distribution
- Cross-functional win sharing
- Visibility in leadership forums
Module 9. Sustaining the Continuity Ecosystem
Keep the system current and resilient without constant effort.
12 chapters in this module
- Automated trigger reviews
- Playbook version control
- Owner rotation protocol
- Training new team leads
- Knowledge retention systems
- External threat monitoring
- Regulatory change tracking
- Lessons learned database
- Quarterly integrity checks
- Stakeholder feedback loop
- Technology stack alignment
- Budget cycle integration
Module 10. Scaling Across Regions
Adapt continuity planning for multi-region operations with consistency.
12 chapters in this module
- Regional risk variation mapping
- Local legal compliance checks
- Language and comms considerations
- Time zone coordination
- Regional recovery owners
- Centralised vs local control
- Cultural awareness in drills
- Incident reporting thresholds
- Cross-border data flows
- Unified playbook standards
- Local regulator engagement
- Regional audit readiness
Module 11. Leveraging Technology for Continuity
Use tools to automate, track, and verify recovery readiness.
12 chapters in this module
- Incident management system integration
- Automated recovery checklist tools
- Geolocation tracking for staff
- Cloud failover testing
- Alerting on recovery KPIs
- Document collaboration platforms
- Drill scheduling automation
- Recovery progress dashboards
- Mobile access for field teams
- Vendor recovery portals
- Audit trail capture
- AI-driven recovery simulations
Module 12. Certification and Beyond
Navigate ISO 22301 certification while maintaining operational relevance.
12 chapters in this module
- Internal readiedness assessment
- Choosing certification body
- Documentation package assembly
- Internal auditor selection
- Gap closure roadmap
- Audit timeline planning
- Maintaining certification
- Post-certification momentum
- Marketing certification internally
- Customer-facing claims
- Continuous improvement cycle
- Renewal preparation
How this maps to your situation
- Establishing formal decision rights in current role
- Running first cross-functional recovery drill
- Integrating continuity into live incident response
- Preparing for ISO 22301 certification audit
Before vs. after
Before
Continuity planning happens around you, with decisions flowing to GRC or consultants.
After
You lead the creation, approval, and execution of business continuity with clear ownership.
What's included with your purchase
- 12 modules with 12 chapters each (144 chapters)
- Downloadable templates and worked examples for every module
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Delivery and format
- Course and learning environment access provisioned within 24 hours of purchase
- Hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access
Format: Text-based modules and chapters in the Art of Service learning environment, plus downloadable templates and worked examples for every chapter, plus the hand-built implementation playbook delivered alongside course access.
Time investment: Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing.
If nothing changes
Without formalised continuity leadership, security teams lose influence over recovery outcomes and strategic visibility.
How this compares to the alternatives
Unlike generic ISO 22301 training, this course is tailored to security operations leaders and focuses on expanding authority within the current role, not just compliance checklists.
Frequently asked
Is this course only for certified practitioners?
No, it's designed for working security leaders regardless of certification status.
How is the course structured?
12 modules, each containing 12 chapters (144 chapters total).
Can I apply this without organisational change?
Yes, the focus is on expanding influence and ownership within your existing role and structure.
$199 one-time. Approximately 3 hours per week over 12 weeks, with flexible pacing..
Within 24 hours your account in the learning environment is provisioned and the tailored implementation playbook is delivered alongside it.
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