Structured Business Continuity Management: Compliant, Automated & Audit-Ready
NEXIS integrates business impact analysis, GAP assessment, emergency planning, and audit-proof documentation into a single platform - aligned with ISO 22301, DORA, and BSI standards.
When Operations Stop. The Damage Extends Far Beyond the Outage
Unplanned outages, security incidents, and system failures are no longer edge cases. For regulated organizations, the question is not whether disruption will occur – but whether the structures exist to manage it.
Business continuity management (BCM) defines exactly those structures: from the identification of critical processes to the coordination of emergency measures and the proof that recovery targets were met. Organizations that manage BCM informally carry disproportionate audit, regulatory, and reputational risk.
DORA, NIS2, ISO 22301, and BSI Standard 100-4 all require documented, tested, and continuously maintained BCM frameworks. Meeting these standards without a structured platform means ongoing manual effort – and persistent documentation gaps.
Risk Indicators
- BCM is often siloed: resilience suffers without integration with ISMS and risk management.
- Critical processes lack clear prioritization: in emergencies, it’s unclear what to secure first.
- Resources are decentralized: systems, locations, providers, and teams are hard to link.
- High manual effort: BIAs are isolated, criticalities unconsolidated, risks identified too late.
- Limited auditability: controls, evidence, and effectiveness are not centrally available.
- Plans exist but lack control: continuity and recovery plans are outdated, scattered, or incomplete.
How NEXIS BIA Works
Evaluation and determination of time-critical business processes
Assessment of damage scenarios in case of a process failure at different time intervals, and determination of the MTPD, RTO, RPO requirements and the process criticality. (low; medium; high; very high)
Detailed resource analysis for time-critical processes
Criticality high or very high: Analyze which underlying resources (asset groups, services, providers) are required to maintain or restore these processes during an emergency.
Provision and documentation of Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
Develop and document the continuity measures needed to ensure the organization can continue operating during and after a disruption.
BCM in Practice: From Regulatory Requirement to Operational Control
DORA Compliance in Financial Services
Banks and insurers must demonstrate operational resilience under DORA. Documentation of critical functions, recovery processes, and test results is a regulatory obligation.
What NEXIS provides:
- Structured BIA aligned with DORA's critical function mapping requirements
- GAP analysis with documented RTO/RPO targets per function
- Automated test scheduling and tracked drill documentation
- Audit-ready evidence export for BaFin and internal auditors
Result:
BCM measures are continuously documented and verifiable on demand - reducing audit preparation time and regulatory risk.
ISMS Integration for Critical Infrastructure Operators
KRITIS operators must implement and continuously update a certified ISMS under BSI IT-Grundschutz or ISO 27001 - including BCM as an integrated component.
What NEXIS provides:
- BCM integrated with cyber risk and compliance management on one platform
- Pre-configured templates aligned with BSI Standard 100-4 and ISO 22301
- Continuous evidence collection and versioned documentation for BSI audits
Result:
ISMS and BCM requirements are met from a single platform - with traceable documentation and aligned standard coverage.
Audit Preparation Across Regulated Industries
Organizations across manufacturing, energy, and healthcare face recurring BCM-related audit requirements. Evidence must be current, complete, and available at short notice.
What NEXIS provides:
- Centralized, continuously maintained documentation repository
- Automatic versioning of all plan updates - historical states recoverable at any date
- One-click export of audit packages covering BIA, test history, and evidence
Result:
Audit evidence is always current and structured - no last-minute manual compilation required.
Built for the Frameworks That Require Operational Resilience
NEXIS supports BCM governance across the regulatory frameworks that mandate structured continuity planning, documented recovery targets, and evidence of tested emergency measures - from financial sector regulation to critical infrastructure requirements.
