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Private Sector Preparedness Program

PS-Prep

The private sector manages approximately 80% of the key infrastructure vital to the economy and well-being of the United States. But because a large majority of organizations neither prepares for business distruption nor continually reviews and mainatins disaster recovery strategies, they are at significant risk of business continuity issues during an emergency. Even organizations that have prepared may not have comprehensive plans for sustaining all their critical operating components.

PS-PrepTM (Private Sector Preparedness Program) is a collaboration between the Department of Homeland Security and the private sector. Based on recommendations by the 9/11 Commission, it is intended to promote readiness and to encourage the creation of management plans so that private-sector organizations can continue to function in the event of a disaster or national emergency. Certification to PS-Prep assures stakeholders that organizations have assessed risks, determined business impacts, developed and tested applicable plans and controls, and actively review, evaluate and improve their organizational preparedness systems.

Benefits of PS-Prep

 

  • Approaches organizational preparedness in a holistic and scalable manner
  • Drives consistency, competencies and controls
  • Utilizes proven management system models for assurance and improvement
  • Enhances the integrity of the supply chain
  • Drives consistency, competence and control
  • Creates a competitive advantage for organizations
  • Positions organizations as valuable assets within their communities

 

PS-Prep Requirements

 

  • Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
  • Preparation, management and recovery strategies
  • Competence in plan execution via training and awareness
  • Implementation of plans and objectives
  • Plan testing and exercising
  • Self assessments and measures of success
  • Create and control documentation and records
  • Self assessments and measures of success

 


PS-Prep Standards Comparison
Key Issue NFPA 1600 BS 25999 ASIS SPC.1
Major Focus

Emergency Management and Tactical Activities

 Business Continuity and Operations

Organizational Resiliency and Operations
National Standard

Yes – ANSI Standard (U.S.) Viewed as an American Standard

Yes – UK Standard; viewed as a quasi-international standard

Yes – ANSI Standard (U.S.)
International Perspective

Popular in North America; municipalities & insuree/ers NFPA-familiar

Popular outside
the US.

Newer standard. Limited market penetration.
General Approach

2007 –Element-based
2010 –Mgmt System

Process based Management System

Process based Management System
Unique Elements

Addresses NIMS and ICS Models for Emergency Planning (Nat’l Infrastructure Management / Incident Command Systems)

Introduces concept of MTPOD (Maximum Tolerable Period of Disruption)

Aligns well with ISO (ISO 14001 in particular)

 

Resources

The following websites offer additional resources and information about these important programs.

 

Why Choose NQA?

 

  • ANAB accredited Organization for 15+ years
  • Customer-focused "Interactive Audit" process
  • Professional, competent, and personable auditors
  • Global operations in over 50 countries
  • Client-tailored programs designed to fit your needs
  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and other add-on services

 

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