ISO 22301
Ensure ISO 22301 compliance with verified software escrow protection
Safeguard your operations and prove business continuity with Codekeeper’s escrow solutions built for ISO 22301 requirements.
Who needs to comply with ISO 22301?
ISO 22301 applies to any organization that must maintain continuous operations or prove resilience to clients, regulators, or partners. While certification is voluntary, it’s increasingly required in industries where downtime has material impact, including:
Technology & software
SaaS providers, cloud platforms, and IT service companies that must ensure continuous application performance and data availability.
Financial services
Banks, insurers, and fintechs that rely on 24/7 transaction and payment systems.
Healthcare & life sciences
Hospitals, medical device manufacturers, and health-tech organizations where continuity directly affects safety.
Government & public sector
Agencies maintaining critical infrastructure or citizen services that cannot afford disruption.
Manufacturing & utilities
Production, logistics, and energy companies reliant on integrated supply chains and operational uptime.
Professional & critical services
Legal, consulting, and outsourcing firms delivering time-sensitive or regulated client work.
Many organizations pursue ISO 22301 to meet contractual obligations, satisfy regulatory tenders, and demonstrate operational resilience in risk assessments.
We see the challenges you face:
Complex continuity requirements and limited resources
Growing dependencies on third-party software vendors
Demand for verifiable recovery documentation
Constant pressure to maintain uptime and audit readiness
Our expertise guides you through these challenges, turning continuity requirements into recoverability proof.
Software Escrow
Protection scope: On-premises applications
Safeguards locally deployed software components essential to ongoing operations.
Maintains access to critical application materials under defined release conditions
Enables restoration of operational environments when direct access is unavailable
Preserves business continuity for on-premise systems
Documents recoverability for ISO 22301 assurance
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SAAS escrow
Protection scope: Cloud applications
Extends resilience planning to cloud-based software environments.
Covers application data, configurations, and deployment dependencies
Supports continuity of hosted and cloud-native platforms
Enables restoration of service environments following disruption
Provides documented evidence for continuity compliance
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Continuity escrow
Protection scope: Hosting and service continuity
Protects supporting infrastructure and essential operational services.
Maintains continuity of hosting and connected environments
Mitigates downtime caused by service or payment interruptions
Preserves access to infrastructure credentials and records
Ensures seamless operation across supporting systems
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Verification
Protection scope: Proof of resilience
Validates the completeness and recoverability of escrowed materials.
Confirms integrity and usability of deposited content
Tests readiness of recovery procedures and build processes
Issues Software Resilience Certificates as formal evidence
Provides documented proof for ISO 22301 and audit reviews
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How ISO 22301 continuity evidence comes together with Codekeeper
Achieving ISO 22301 alignment with Codekeeper is simple: our team manages the technical and legal details so you can focus on your core operations.
1. Book your ISO 22301 assessment call
We help identify which applications and vendors are critical to your continuity plans under ISO 22301.
2. Choose your software protection level
Select the right combination of escrow and verification services to fit your BCMS scope and audit requirements.
3. We'll handle everything else — from setup to implementation
Our team manages the full technical and legal setup to ensure your software escrow framework is deployed smoothly and operates without disruption.
4. Get your Software Resilience Certificate
You receive formal documentation showing auditors that your critical assets are protected and business continuity is assured
Every step is fully managed and documented, delivering end-to-end confidence that your continuity controls work in practice.
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May 2012:
ISO 22301:2012 officially published as the first global standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).Organizations begin formal certification under the 2012 version. -
October 2019
ISO 22301:2019 released with updated structure and clearer requirements.Aligns with ISO’s High-Level Structure (HLS) used across standards like ISO 27001 and 9001. -
2020 – 2023
Transition period for organizations certified under the 2012 version.Certification bodies phase out audits using ISO 22301:2012. -
2020
Supporting guidance ISO 22313:2020 published.Provides implementation best practices for achieving and maintaining compliance. -
Ongoing from 2023
All certifications now issued under ISO 22301:2019.Annual surveillance and three-year recertification audits are required to maintain compliance.
May 2012:
ISO 22301:2012 officially published as the first global standard for Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS).
Organizations begin formal certification under the 2012 version.
October 2019
ISO 22301:2019 released with updated structure and clearer requirements.
Aligns with ISO’s High-Level Structure (HLS) used across standards like ISO 27001 and 9001.
2020 – 2023
Transition period for organizations certified under the 2012 version.
Certification bodies phase out audits using ISO 22301:2012.
2020
Supporting guidance ISO 22313:2020 published.
Provides implementation best practices for achieving and maintaining compliance.
Ongoing from 2023
All certifications now issued under ISO 22301:2019.
Annual surveillance and three-year recertification audits are required to maintain compliance.
What’s at stake if you can’t prove continuity
Failing to align with ISO 22301 doesn’t just risk an audit finding — it threatens your reputation, contracts, and operations.
Operational downtime
Disruptions become longer and more costly without tested recovery measures or source code access.
Audit failure
Auditors and clients may reject your continuity claims without verifiable evidence of resilience controls.
Contract loss and procurement risk
Enterprise customers increasingly require ISO 22301 alignment; non-compliance can exclude you from tenders and renewals.
Financial and reputational damage
Unplanned downtime and failed recovery measures can lead to financial losses, contractual penalties, and long-term reputational harm.
E-BOOK
Prepare for business continuity: Download the ISO 22301 guide
Learn how to integrate software escrow into your BCMS and prepare audit-ready continuity evidence that demonstrates resilience and recovery capability.
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What ISO 22301 compliance delivers for your business
Operational continuity
Protect your critical software from vendor failure and maintain uninterrupted service.
Certified assurance
Use Codekeeper’s verification reports and Software Resilience Certificates as proof of tested continuity controls.
Customer and stakeholder trust
Demonstrate mature resilience governance and win confidence from clients, boards, and regulators.
Simplified compliance management
Embed software escrow into your BCMS for ongoing audit readiness without manual tracking or extra work.
Strengthen your ISO 22301 compliance posture
Our team makes it easy to demonstrate operational resilience and maintain continuous compliance. From setup to audit support, we guide you every step of the way.
Tailored continuity assessments
Clear, actionable steps
Audit-ready documentation
Ongoing verification support