Robin Low, Senior BCM Auditor, TUV SUD Pte Ltd

1. An Overview of BCM Certification
Mr Robin Low
Senior Auditor
TÜV SÜD PSB Pte Ltd
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2. •Topics
BCM Certification
 BCM - A Want, A Need or A Must Have for your business ?
 BCM Certification Standards
 Which are the interested business sectors ?
 Factors that prevent successful implementation of BCMS
 Can BCMS be integrated with other MS schemes ?
 Certification Process
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3. BCM is not about the event - it is about the
business consequences of any event
 Loss of business and cash
 Loss of market share
 Loss of reputation
 Loss of customer/supplier/investor confidence
Therefore, it is a must-have program to protect your
business.
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4. National BCM Programme is being spearhead by
Singapore Business Federation ( SBF )
 SPRING Singapore is active in the development of this programme
together with other government agencies. This will drive SME
adoption of BCM programme with SBF.
 Government or public agencies might consider tenderers' level of
BCM-readiness as part of their procurement process. In the long term,
BCM-ready suppliers of essential services will be preferred.
 For eligibility and availability of funding for BCM Certification, please
approach SBF.
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5. BCM Standards :
 SS 540:2008 ‘Singapore Standard for Business Continuity
Management (BCM)’
 BS 25999-2:2007 ‘Business Continuity Management. Part 2
 ISO 22301:201X ‘Societal security - Business Continuity Management
Systems - Requirements’
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6. Certified BCM companies made up of
Government-linked entities, MNC, and SME:
The business products/services cover:
Food & Beverage
IT Solution Provider
Supply Chain Logistics
Exhibition Venue Provider
Telco
Wafer Fabrication
Construction Product Supplies
Electronics
Building Contractor
Quantity Surveying Consultant
Ship Building & Repair
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7. Factors that prevent successful implementation of BCMS :
1. A one-size-fits-all BCP will not be effective
2. Deficiencies in the tests
3. Inadequate maintenance
4. Lack of senior management involvement
5. No enterprise wide accountability and coordination
6. Strong insurance orientation
7. No clear leadership structure or management contingency plans
8. Rash cost reduction campaigns that weaken the BCP
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8. One Policy
Common procedures like
Management
System  Training
Components  Corrective/Preventive Action
 Document Control
Other Standard
BS 25999 Pt 2
Specific Std requirements such as
SS 540  BIA
 BC Planning
 BCP Exercises
Integrating BCMS with Other Management Systems
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9. 1. Application
7. Renewal
of Certification 2. Quotation
6. Post-Award 3. Preliminary
Routine Assessment
Surveillance
5.
Award 4.
of Certification
Certificate Assessment
(valid for
3 yrs)
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10. Thank you very much for your attention
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