Continuity guide

Audit and management review in a BCMS

A mature continuity program checks whether its management system is operating as intended and whether leadership decisions are needed.

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Editorial review: August 11, 2026 · Adrian M. Westbridge

Internal audit

Audit can assess whether required processes exist, are followed and produce appropriate evidence.

Management review

Leadership reviews performance, changes, incidents, audit results, resource needs and opportunities for improvement.

Corrective action

Systemic causes should be addressed rather than repeatedly fixing isolated documents.

Independence

Assurance is stronger when reviewers have enough objectivity to challenge the program.

Business continuity is organization-specific. Recovery priorities, legal duties, safety requirements, contracts, insurance terms and technical recovery methods should be validated by the responsible people in the organization.