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# ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review

> Ensure your existing Business Impact Analysis meets CPS 230 standards. Review and align your BIA to APRA's requirements on critical operations, tolerance levels, and service provider dependencies.

*This content is available in full at: https://www.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso-22301aligned-bia-review-for-cps-230*

CPS 230 requires APRA-regulated entities to maintain accurate BIAs that identify critical operations and tolerance levels. An outdated or non-aligned BIA exposes your organisation to compliance risk, operational blind spots, and regulator challenge.

A reviewed, CPS 230-aligned BIA ensures confidence at board level and resilience across your operations. The review provides a detailed assessment of your BIA's alignment to CPS 230, highlighting strengths and gaps. You receive an updated BIA framework, actionable recommendations, and assurance that your documentation can withstand APRA scrutiny.

## Delivery Approach

The ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review follows a four-step methodology:

1. **Plan**: Agile, first-principles planning ensures a smooth rollout of your refreshed program

2. **Do**: ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review for CPS 230 is rolled out smoothly at your organisation

3. **Check**: Your BIA review remains draft until validated through testing and verification processes

4. **Act**: Your team and Fixinc will be ready when your BIA review is activated in real-life scenarios

## Engagement Process

### Initial Consultation

A link will be sent via email from the Advisory team to schedule a convenient time to chat over phone, Teams, Zoom, or in person. Initial consultation runs 30-45 minutes to discuss objectives, answer questions, and explain the Fixinc approach.

Proposal and quote delivered within 24 hours detailing scope of work. Follow-up discussion one week later with final quote provided within 10 minutes of that call.

Proposals not signed within five weeks are assumed to be unsuitable timing.

### Delivery Phases

**Review and Health Check**

All BIA reviews start with a deep review of existing documentation. Benchmarks are established from best practice and ISO standards.

**Design and Develop**

With appropriate involvement from your team, the BIA review component of your CPS 230 Compliance program is built to the highest quality available.

**Validate**

Where appropriate, the new BIA review discipline is tested and validated. This provides tangible evidence of capability and maturity to stakeholders.

**Maintain**

A plan is built to ensure your BIA review runs annually, maintaining momentum for organisations embedding resilience.

## BIA Review Focus Areas

A CPS 230 BIA review typically examines:

- Accuracy of critical operation registers
- Defined tolerance levels for downtime, data loss, and service continuity
- Dependencies on technology, facilities, people, and material service providers
- Alignment with ISO 22301 best practice

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is an ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review for CPS 230?**

An ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review for CPS 230 is an independent assessment of your current Business Impact Analysis to ensure it meets APRA's Prudential Standard CPS 230 requirements. It validates whether critical operations, tolerance levels, and service provider dependencies are accurately documented and compliant.

**Why do APRA-regulated entities need a CPS 230-aligned BIA review?**

CPS 230 requires entities to maintain up-to-date BIAs that identify critical operations and resilience thresholds. Without a review, existing BIAs may fall short of APRA expectations, leaving boards without the assurance they need and exposing organisations to compliance risks.

**How does a CPS 230 BIA review support Boards and executives?**

Boards are accountable under CPS 230 for approving tolerance levels and continuity planning. A reviewed and updated BIA gives them the evidence needed to meet these obligations. Fixinc prepares outputs designed for clear board oversight and APRA scrutiny.

**How often should a CPS 230 BIA review be conducted?**

APRA expects BIAs to be regularly updated and tested through scenario exercises. Fixinc recommends an annual review or whenever material changes occur, such as shifts in business mix, technology, or outsourcing.

**How does Fixinc deliver an ISO 22301-Aligned BIA Review for CPS 230?**

Fixinc reviews your existing BIAs, testing their completeness and compliance against CPS 230. Updated registers, gap analyses, and recommendations are provided to strengthen resilience and ensure board-ready documentation.

**What are the benefits of aligning a BIA review with ISO 22301 and CPS 230?**

Aligning with both ensures your BIA meets local regulatory obligations (CPS 230) while also reflecting international continuity standards (ISO 22301). This approach gives confidence that your resilience framework is globally credible and regulator-compliant.

## Related CPS 230 Compliance Disciplines

- [Business Impact Analysis for CPS 230](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-impact-analysis-for-cps-230.md): Meet CPS 230 requirements by identifying critical operations, dependencies, and tolerance levels

- [ISO 22301 Gap Assessment for CPS 230 Compliance](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso-22301-gap-assessment-for-cps-230-compliance.md): Align your operational resilience framework with both ISO 22301 and CPS 230

- [Business Continuity Plan for CPS 230 Compliance](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-plan-for-cps-230-compliance.md): Develop and maintain a BCP that meets CPS 230 obligations

- [Business Continuity Training for CPS 230 Compliance](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-training-for-cps-230-compliance.md): Equip teams and executives to meet CPS 230 obligations with tailored training

- [Desktop Scenario Exercises for CPS 230](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/desktop-scenario-exercises-for-cps-230.md): Test ability to maintain critical operations within tolerance levels through practical exercises

- [Business Continuity Program Review and Audit for CPS 230](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/business-continuity-program-review-and-audit-for-cps-230.md): Independent reviews and audits assessing compliance and resilience readiness

- [ISO 22301-2019 Internal Audit Support for CPS 230](https://docs.fixinc.io/disciplines/iso-223012019-internal-audit-support-for-cps-230.md): Help internal audit teams test business continuity controls and provide assurance

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