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North America / Country guide
ISO 22301 certification
in United States.
Financial services, technology, healthcare and critical supply chains make continuity a practical business conversation. An appropriate BCMS reflects the activities and dependencies in your scope.
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01 / Local context & requirements
Build a scope that reflects
your operations.
For a US customer or procurement team, start with the precise contractual wording. Establish whether the requirement is an ISO 22301 certificate for your legal entity, a particular service, specified facilities, or a group of suppliers. A certificate covering a different entity or activity may not satisfy that request.
Relevant continuity obligations
FINRA Rule 4370 requires continuity arrangements for FINRA member firms. It does not establish a universal ISO 22301 certification requirement.
Applicability depends on the entity and activities. A continuity obligation is not automatically an ISO certification mandate, and certification does not by itself establish regulatory compliance.
Industry considerations
in United States.
Financial services
Map customer-facing activities to transaction processing, communications and outsourced infrastructure. FINRA member firms should assess their own Rule 4370 obligations separately from the certification project.
Technology and managed services
Connect contractual service levels to recovery priorities. Include cloud platforms, identity services, remote support teams and the ability to restore customer information.
Healthcare and logistics
Consider continuity of essential services, time-sensitive deliveries, staffing and supply dependencies. A BCMS assessment does not replace healthcare, safety or product-specific compliance.
Illustrative exercise / not a client case study
When the primary service provider becomes unavailable
A hypothetical US managed-service business loses access to its primary cloud environment while customers in several time zones are active. An effective exercise would test incident escalation, restoration priorities, alternate communications and the handover between response teams. Evidence should show which customer commitments can be met and which decisions require escalation.
Prepare the local evidence.
- List US and overseas sites involved in delivering the certified service.
- Map each customer continuity requirement to an owner and supporting evidence.
- Test recovery and communications across operational time zones.
02 / Cities & operating locations
Plan around the locations
that deliver your service.
New York, Boston and Washington, DC
Identify the legal entity commissioning the assessment, the services in scope and the decision-makers responsible for response and recovery.
Chicago, Dallas and San Francisco
For distributed offices or delivery centers, document shared systems, alternative operating arrangements and handovers across time zones.
These locations help frame a scope discussion. They do not represent Secure Bridge offices or confirmed auditor locations. Mention your actual facilities, remote teams and overseas dependencies in the inquiry.
03 / ISO 22301 certification process
Your route to BCMS certification
in United States.
01
Scope & provider
Identify the legal entity, activities, sites, people and applicable certificate acceptance requirements.
02
Stage 1 audit
The body reviews documented arrangements and readiness for the implementation assessment.
03
Stage 2 & decision
Auditors assess implementation. The body separately reviews the outcome and decides certification.
04
Maintain & recertify
Maintain the BCMS, complete scheduled surveillance and plan recertification within the three-year cycle.
The first surveillance is within 12 months of the initial certification decision. The certification body sets the audit program; certification can be suspended or withdrawn before expiry.
04 / Audit duration & cost
What does ISO 22301 certification
cost in United States?
Request a scope-based quotation. Audit effort depends on activities, workforce, shifts, complexity, sites and the audit methods the body considers appropriate. A city name alone does not determine the price.
For a proposal in USD, ask the provider to confirm the billing currency, applicable taxes, travel and expenses. Include Stage 1, Stage 2, surveillance and recertification when comparing the total three-year program. Any Secure Bridge service or referral arrangement should be clear in writing.
Preparation time and auditor-days are different. The body can estimate audit effort after reviewing your application; the time needed to implement and exercise your BCMS depends on your starting point.
Check the body before you appoint it.
Ask for its legal name, relevant accreditation scope, proposed certificate scope and verification route. Confirm your customer’s acceptance conditions before committing.
UAF or IAS references must be supported by the actual body’s current scope.
05 / Country questions
ISO 22301 in United States:
questions before you apply.
No. The rule addresses business continuity arrangements for FINRA member firms. It is not a nationwide ISO 22301 certification mandate for all businesses.
Potentially. The certification scope, organizational control and audit arrangements must cover the relevant activities and locations. The certification body determines the applicable audit approach.
Prepare your legal entity, business activities, workforce, shifts and locations. Include your customer or tender requirements, intended scope and timing. The body reviews the formal application and determines the audit program.
Match the legal entity, standard, scope, sites, dates and current status with the issuing body’s record. Check the accreditation scope and use IAF CertSearch where applicable. Resolve missing or conflicting information directly with the issuer.
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More country guides
Operating across borders?
GB / Europe
Important services. Clear responsibilities. Tested recovery.
Read the United Kingdom guide ↗
Read the India guide ↗
CA / North America
Cross-province operations. Clear scope. Coordinated continuity.
Read the Canada guide ↗
Country content reviewed October 23, 2026. Standard reference: ISO 22301:2019. Browse all country guides.
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