Who generally operates in the same market?

A competitor is an organization or individual that operates in the same market as another organization or individual and offers similar products or services that are in direct or indirect competition with each other. Competitors are interested parties that can affect or be affected by the organization’s business continuity objectives, strategies, and performance. Competitors can also pose threats or opportunities for the organization’s business continuity management system (BCMS). References: ISO 22301 Auditing eBook, page 18; ISO 22301:2019 standard, clause 3.3.1