Beyond Recovery: How CPS 230 Empowers Businesses to Thrive Amidst Disruption

Why is CPS 230 so critical?

Operational disruptions, whether they stem from internal processes, external events, or digital vulnerabilities, have the potential to disrupt business operations, damage reputation, and affect financial stability. In the realm of business management, resilience to these disruptions is no longer a mere option—it’s a strategic imperative. Enter CPS 230 Operational Risk Management, a guiding light for businesses aiming to proactively thrive – even amidst the most challenging disruptions.

In a business environment characterised by evolving risks and regulatory frameworks, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) introduced CPS 230 as a beacon of operational resilience. This groundbreaking prudential standard doesn’t merely focus on recovery; it embraces a forward-thinking approach that empowers businesses to anticipate, mitigate, and ultimately thrive in the face of operational risks. This shift in approach from Recovery to Strategy means that businesses are being encouraged to foster a culture of preparedness where businesses can proactively navigate risks and minimise downtime.

5 Key Components of CPS 230 – Guiding Businesses to Success

CPS 230 serves as a comprehensive blueprint for operational risk management. Senior risk professionals have key responsibilities when guiding businesses through this transformative journey, which include:

1. Risk Identification & Assessment: Businesses can identify potential operational risks with precision, assessing each risk’s potential impact and likelihood. This clarity enables strategic decision-making that is rooted in data-driven insights.
2. Risk Mitigation & Controls: By establishing rigorous controls and mitigation strategies, businesses can build a robust defence against operational disruptions. CPS 230 lays the groundwork for a resilient framework that safeguards operations.
3. Robust Business Continuity Planning: At the heart of CPS 230 lies the significance of robust business continuity planning. A proactive approach to business continuity doesn’t merely ensure that operations recover from disruptions; it guarantees their seamless continuation. CPS 230 prompts businesses to establish comprehensive strategies for maintaining critical functions, enabling uninterrupted services even when confronted with challenges.
4. Incident Reporting & Management: Swift and effective incident response becomes a cornerstone of operational resilience. CPS 230 mandates protocols that ensure incidents are reported, managed, and learned from in a structured manner.
5. Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing: With the power of CPS 230, businesses gain the ability to anticipate disruptions through scenario analysis and stress testing. This forward-looking approach unveils vulnerabilities and equips businesses to address them pre-emptively.

The Board’s Role in Operational Resilience – A Strategic Imperative

Operational resilience is no longer confined to the operational realm—it’s a strategic concern that demands the board’s attention. The board’s role in driving operational resilience is pivotal, transcending oversight to active participation in fostering a risk-aware culture because businesses are constantly reminded that caring about CPS 230 isn’t just an obligation; it’s an opportunity.

Implementing CPS 230 Strategies – Collaboration for Success

The journey towards operational resilience as outlined by CPS 230 is not one that organisations can undertake in isolation. Instead, it should be a collaborative effort that involves Boards working closely with management and the ability to link risk directly to organisational strategies to effectively support the implementation of CPS 230 guidelines. This collaborative and integrated approach allows for better visibility of the businesses risk landscape and leverages the unique strengths and insights of both the board and the management team to achieve a holistic and effective operational resilience framework.

Within the collaborative framework, Boards provide a crucial layer of guided oversight. Their responsibility extends beyond conventional governance, encompassing a deep understanding of CPS 230’s principles and requirements. This involves active engagement in understanding the operational risks that the organisation faces and how these align with CPS 230’s mandates. By fostering alignment between CPS 230 standards and the organisation’s strategic objectives, Boards play a pivotal role in ensuring that the implemented strategies are not only compliant but also optimised for the organisation’s success.

Forging Ahead with Confidence

In a world of uncertainties, CPS 230 paves the way for a future where operational resilience isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. By embracing CPS 230, risk professionals and Boards become architects of operational resilience, shaping a future where disruptions are not feared but managed with confidence.

The great news is that the capability for your business to thrive beyond recovery in the face of disruption is no longer a distant dream—it’s a strategic reality. Camms GRC software has all the capabilities in one cloud-based solution to help you succeed when it comes to adhering to CPS 230.

With a complete GRC solution that offers effective risk management, business continuity, business process modelling, incident management, cyber risk management, and vendor risk – all of which can be uniquely linked to strategic planning and objectives – Camms can offer all the operational resilience capabilities you need to plan for both short-terms shocks and long-term challenges.

In our next blog, we dive into the integral role of business continuity planning in CPS 230, be sure to check that out too.

To understand how the Camms CPS 230 compatible platform can support your organization to operate in line with CPS 230 requirements and effectively manage operational risk and quickly recover from incidents and unforeseen events , request a demo.