Leveraging ISO 22336 to Support Operational Resilience with GRC Frameworks

In an increasingly volatile world where disruptions are the norm, organizations must prioritize operational resilience to ensure business continuity, safeguard stakeholder interests, and maintain regulatory compliance. One global benchmark for resilience is ISO 22336, the international standard designed to guide organizations in building a robust resilience and continuity framework. When paired with a Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platform, ISO 22336 becomes a powerful tool to operationalize resilience across enterprises.

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving business environment, risk management has become indispensable, acting as the backbone for strategy, operations, business continuity, and resilience efforts across organizations. At its core, risk is about understanding the uncertainties that impact an organization’s goals, whether they stem from external forces like regulatory changes or internal dynamics like operational errors. When effectively managed, risk is not simply a source of concern but a strategic enabler that strengthens the entire organizational foundation.

Three ISO standards—ISO 31000 for risk management, ISO 37000 for governance, and ISO 37301 for compliance management—provide a comprehensive, structured approach to risk management, governance, and compliance. When deployed together, they not only help organizations navigate uncertainty but also bolster operational resilience, ensuring that organizations are equipped to adapt and thrive amid disruptions.

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, operational resilience has become essential to the long-term sustainability and success of any organization. It’s no longer enough for a business to simply “bounce back” from disruptions—companies must develop the ability to anticipate, withstand, and adapt to changes and crises. At the core of this capability lies robust governance, and the ISO 37000 standard for governance of organizations provides a crucial framework that supports resilience-building from the ground up.