Business alignment
ICT readiness should be derived from business continuity needs rather than independent technical preferences.
Capabilities
Architecture, recovery arrangements, monitoring, data protection and operational processes all contribute to ICT readiness.
Exercises
Technology recovery should be tested in a scope that reflects business dependencies.
Current edition
ISO/IEC 27031 was updated in 2025, so older continuity material that cites the previous edition should be reviewed.
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.