ISO 22361:2022
Security and resilience — Crisis management — Guidelines
The international standard for crisis management. ISO 22361:2022 provides guidance and requirements for establishing effective crisis management capability — enabling organisations to lead, coordinate, and communicate through any crisis.
Why Certify
Benefits of ISO 22361 Certification
Crisis management certification demonstrates your organisation's readiness to lead through any high-impact event.
Effective Crisis Response
Build structured capability to detect, assess, and respond to crises before they escalate and cause lasting damage.
Protect Organisational Reputation
Demonstrated crisis management capability maintains stakeholder confidence during high-pressure situations.
Internationally Recognised
ISO 22361:2022 is the global benchmark for crisis management — recognised by governments, industries, and international partners.
Reduce Recovery Time
Pre-planned crisis response procedures enable faster recovery and minimise long-term operational and financial impact.
Clear Leadership Accountability
Define roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority so your team can act decisively under pressure.
Complement ISO 22301
ISO 22361 works alongside Business Continuity (ISO 22301) to provide complete organisational resilience capability.
What It Covers
Key Requirements of ISO 22361:2022
ISO 22361:2022 covers the complete crisis management lifecycle — from pre-crisis preparedness through active response and post-crisis recovery.
Industries
Who Needs ISO 22361?
ISO 22361 is valuable for any organisation operating in high-risk environments or with significant reputational exposure, particularly:
Simple & Clear
Our ISO 22361 Certification Process
Application & Scoping
Define your crisis management scope — the types of crises covered and organisational boundaries.
Certification Agreement
Agreement covering audit requirements, timeline, and certification conditions.
Stage 1 Audit
Documentation review of your crisis management structure, plans, and governance structure.
Stage 1 Report
Findings and guidance on gaps to address before the Stage 2 audit.
Stage 2 Audit
On-site audit verifying your crisis management capability is implemented and validated.
Certificate Issued
Your ISO 22361:2022 certificate is issued — valid for 3 years with annual surveillance audits.
Ready to Get ISO 22361 Certified?
Contact our team today for a free assessment and tailored quote. Most eligible businesses can achieve certification within 7–10 days.