ISO 22301 was first released in 2012. It was one of the first ISO standards to apply the High Level Structure (HLS). It sets requirements and best practices to build more robust and resilient businesses, enabling them to tackle disruptive incidents.

ISO 22301:2019 was released 31 October 2019. The revision’s aim has been to reflect ongoing changes and developments in the business continuity world, bringing more value to those implementing the standard.