Our Methodology

Frameworks That Work Under Pressure

Every Meridian engagement is grounded in recognized international standards; adapted to your industry, risk profile, and operational context. We don't invent methodology. We apply proven frameworks with senior-level judgment.

ISO 22301

Business Continuity Management

The international standard for business continuity management systems. We use ISO 22301 as the structural backbone for continuity program design, gap assessments, and readiness evaluations.

Applications
BCMS program design and governance
Gap assessments and readiness reviews
Policy and procedure development
Internal audit preparation
NIST SP 800-34

Contingency Planning Guide

NIST's federal contingency planning standard provides a rigorous framework for IT and operational recovery planning. We apply it across technology recovery, system prioritization, and RTO/RPO analysis.

Applications
IT contingency plan development
System categorization and prioritization
Recovery strategy selection
Testing and exercise design
NIST CSF

Cybersecurity Framework

The NIST Cybersecurity Framework's Recover function integrates directly with resilience and continuity planning. We align recovery planning with the CSF to ensure cybersecurity and continuity programs reinforce each other.

Applications
Recover function gap analysis
Cyber incident response and recovery integration
Resilience program alignment with CSF tiers
Cross-functional resilience governance
FFIEC BCP

Financial Institution Continuity

The FFIEC Business Continuity Management booklet sets the standard for financial institution resilience. We bring deep experience with FFIEC expectations for BCP, testing, and third-party risk.

Applications
FFIEC BCP program assessments
Regulatory examination preparation
Third-party and vendor continuity oversight
Board and senior management reporting
ICS / NIMS

Incident Command & Crisis Response

The Incident Command System and National Incident Management System provide the command structure for crisis response. We integrate ICS/NIMS principles into crisis management frameworks for both public and private sector clients.

Applications
Crisis management plan development
ICS integration for private sector
Multi-agency coordination planning
Crisis exercise design and facilitation
Our Approach

Adapt. Apply. Operationalize.

01

Assess

We begin every engagement with an honest assessment of your current state; gaps, strengths, and the operational realities that shape what's achievable.

02

Design

We design programs and plans grounded in the appropriate standards framework, adapted to your industry, risk profile, and organizational structure.

03

Build

We develop the documentation, governance structures, and operational procedures that make the program real; not theoretical.

04

Test

We design and facilitate exercises; tabletops, functional drills, and full-scale tests; that validate your program and surface gaps before a real event does.

05

Sustain

We help organizations build the internal capability and governance to maintain and mature their resilience programs over time.

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