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DRI International offers colleges and universities the opportunity to familiarize their students with information on business continuity professions and certifications recognized by private and public sector organizations around the world.
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A DRI International certification is the most widely recognized and respected business continuity certification in the world. DRI only certifies professionals that have demonstrated both knowledge and experience in the business continuity and/or disaster recovery profession.
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What is Business Continuity Management (BCM)?
BCM is a holistic management process that identifies potential threats to an organization and the impacts to business operations those threats, if realized, might cause, and which provides a framework for building organizational resilience.
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DRI Speaking Engagements: June 24, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Critical Facilites Summit 9/24/2019 Join senior-level professionals responsible for the design, construction, management and operations of all mission critical facilities at the 7th annual Critical […] View More
International Glossary for Resilience: Now Online and Interactive!
DRI International is proud to announce a new upgrade for the International Glossary for Resilience: You can now easily search for terms alphabetically and by keyword on our interactive web page! The International Glossary for Resilience is a language guide designed to improve communications and increase clarity across the business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience community. Carefully […] View More
Is Your Company The Next Target (Or Google Or Argentina) Of A Massive IT Failure? – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Bloomberg reported that an internal Target glitch may cost the company up to $50 million. Cybersecurity incidents perpetrated by malicious actors may make the headlines more often because they are full of crime and international mystery. However, a plain old technology failure that is related to internal problems such as lack of investment or human error can […] View More
Introducing DRI’s New Business Continuity Professional Hiring Guide — Free to Download!
Is your organization searching for the perfect resilience professional to fit your needs? If the right hire seems like an important decision now, wait until you’re faced with a crisis. As the oldest and largest nonprofit institute representing business continuity management and resilience fields, DRI International has developed a guide to help you — free to […] View More
Studio Claimed Lost Recordings Were Backed Up – A Decade Later, The Truth Comes Out
Back in 2008, a fire at Universal Studios Hollywood claimed a selection of the studio’s early films, but supposedly left its classic music vault alone. New reporting reveals the fire was a lot worse than that – and it’s a cautionary tale for both data backup and crisis management. A New York Times Magazine article […] View More
Watch: DRI’s Chloe Demrovsky Presents on Overcoming the Global Preparedness Gap
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky recently presented “Stronger Together: Deploying Cross-Sectoral Collaboration to Overcome the Global Preparedness Gap” at the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in Geneva, Switzerland. Thanks to the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, now you can watch that presentation online! View More
Tornado Season is in Overdrive – And You May Be In Its Path
Since the 1950s, the annual number of tornadoes in the United States has held fairly steady. But this year has been breaking all the rules – why has there been such a spike in large tornado clusters? So far, 2019 has seen 935 reported tornadoes in the U.S. – up from an average of 743 […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: June 10, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. New York Association of Realty Managers 06/18/2019 – 06/18/2019 New York, NY United States DRI Director of Global Operations Kelsey Rose will present on increasing outreach […] View More
Cyber Resilience Q&A Webinar: The Answers to Your Compelling Questions — Coming June 26!
Complex and often confounding, all things cyber resilience are challenging continuity and resilience professionals worldwide. Attend this webinar for a frank and informative discussion of challenges and solutions. We’ll go beyond the theoretical to provide thoughtful answers to your real-world questions. We’re building this webinar based on your most burning questions! Register for the June 26 […] View More
Atlantic Hurricane Season Officially Starts June 1: What Can We Expect?
“Near-normal” is the current prediction for this year’s June-November Atlantic Hurricane Season. But what does that actually mean, and how are these storms being tracked? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center expects a 40% chance of a near-normal season, with a likely range of 15-19 named storms with winds of 39 […] View More
The True Cost of a Visit from Godzilla – or The Rock
Summer movie season is in full swing, and you know what that means: rampant destruction of major cities. Whether it’s a giant kaiju wrestling match or a citywide chase that sends cars flying through buildings, a few analysts have calculated just how much it would cost to recover from action movie chaos. Just in time […] View More
‘Game of Thrones’ and Resilience – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“We do see, however, that good leaders have a role to play in fostering those structures and ensuring that they institutionalize lessons learned from past crises (this should be no sweat for Bran the Broken who is, after all, the ‘memory’ of Westeros). So what can leaders in the real world do to ensure that […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: May 20, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Institute for Supply Management 05/23/2019 – 05/23/2019 Holyoke, MA United States DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be presenting at the Institute for Supply Management. […] View More
Single-Ingredient Supply Chain Struggles for Impossible Burgers and Balloons
How does an organization deal with a supply chain failure caused when a major component goes missing? If you’re hoping to sell an Impossible Burger – or fill a balloon – this isn’t a hypothetical question. If you joined us for DRI2019 in Las Vegas, you may have gotten the chance to try out the […] View More
Set Your Summer Schedule: Register Now for Cyber Resilience Training!
If you haven’t signed up for our new Cyber Resilience for the Business Continuity Professional course, don’t wait — seats for our summer courses are filling up fast! This course is an absolute must — an information-packed four-day experience that will provide an understanding of how to address cyber disruptions within a business continuity framework. Don’t miss […] View More
Third-Party Cyber Risks Are a Major Issue – But Is Your Board Really In The Know?
When it comes to third-party cyber risks, what challenges do you have to look out for? A recent survey of the financial sector – including banking, insurance, and related professional services – has pinpointed critical issues, along with some of the blind spots that are leaving organizations vulnerable. The joint study from BitSight and the […] View More
DRI Hosts Networking Events for Young Leaders in Resilience
The DRI Young Leaders in Resilience (YLR) Committee – created to serve risk management and related disciplines through developing and supporting relationships amongst its practitioners – provided two social opportunities in May for networking among its members and welcoming guests, both of which were rousing successes. On May 1, New Haven, CT’s Cask Republic hosted […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: May 6, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Networking Happy Hour – New York 05/09/2019 – 05/09/2019 New York, United States Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for […] View More
Get #HurricaneStrong During National Hurricane Preparedness Week!
As the 2019 hurricane season gets underway, now is an excellent time for resilience professionals to make sure their plans are in place and their organization knows how to respond to a weather emergency. That’s why May 5-11 is the National Weather Service’s Hurricane Preparedness Week. Each day corresponds to themes and activities you can […] View More
When Does an ‘Incident’ Become a ‘Crisis’? [Infographic]
The DRI Glossary Committee’s latest white paper, “You Say Incident, I Say Event – A Look at Defining a Term” is now available to the resilience community! This insightful paper, found in the DRI Library, offers an inside look at how the International Glossary for Resilience grows and changes through the lens of a particularly […] View More
Ask Betsy: Building a Rapport and a Plan with First Responders
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: Do you have any advice for a female BCM coordinator in […] View More
Deadly Cyclone Among the Most Damaging Disasters of March
March’s most catastrophic and costly weather events included severe floods in the U.S., a record-setting windstorm in Europe, and the deadly Cyclone Idai. The most recent Global Catastrophe Recap has compiled the most devastating natural disasters to hit in March 2019. Among them: Following a series of damaging tornadoes in the southeastern U.S., severe storms […] View More
Notre Dame in Flames: Protecting Our Cultural Treasures – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“It is sadly predictable and not the first incident to affect a site of great cultural and historical value. Unfortunately, it will not be the last. Just last year, we saw a fire destroy up to 90% of the precious artifacts and other items housed in the National Museum of Brazil. And it is hard to […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: April 9, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. ACP South Texas Chapter Meeting 04/18/2019 Houston, TX United States DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be giving the keynote presentation on Global Trends […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Building Resilience through Disaster Risk Reduction in the South Pacific
By Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO, DRI International The small island countries of the Pacific are vulnerable to many hazards including cyclones, tsunamis, floods, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. And more recently, climate change poses growing challenges including sea level rise, increasingly severe storms and changes in rainfall patterns. Chronic stressors like population growth, poverty, and […] View More
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Fighting Phishing with Employee Education
Want to reduce your organization’s risk of cybersecurity incidents? The key is educating employees before bad habits set in, according to new research. The healthcare sector is particularly susceptible to phishing attacks because high employee turnover leads to an influx of new staffers without previous cybersecurity training, says a new report from the Journal of […] View More
Supply Chain Risk: What Can We Learn From 2018 Challenges?
To prepare for the future, look to the past – especially when it comes to supply chain risks. Last year’s major hurdles, from extreme weather to cyber attacks to industry production shutdowns, will result in new trends for 2019, including trade wars, material shortages, and other headaches. A recent report from DHL has examined last […] View MoreDRI Speaking Engagements: April 1, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. New York Association of Realty Managers Buildings NY Conference 04/02/2019 New York, NY United States DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky will be speaking at the NYARM’s […] View More
New Updates to the DRI Digital Badge Platform: Blockchain Verification and Cyber Resilience!
We’re excited to bring you a new and improved DRI digital badge experience courtesy of our digital badge partner, Acclaim (recently acquired by Credly). This includes: New Personalized Dashboard: The new Acclaim digital badge dashboard will show you the value of your DRI credentials and even suggest how you can best leverage and share your achievements. […] View More
Ask Betsy: Next Steps After Getting Cut Out of the Loop
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: Unfortunately, I recently encountered an experience where a senior woman cut […] View More
GDPR Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
On Nov. 29, 2018, DRI presented the webinar “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. Discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity were DRI Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird, along with Ovidiu Diaconescu, and Luuk Akkermans. As a follow-up to the presentation, one attendee asked: “Most other Data Protection Law’s […] View MoreDRI Speaking Engagements: March 18, 2019
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Fifth Global Biennial Conference on Small States 03/25/2019 – 03/25/2019 Apia, Samoa DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky will present on Examining the Role of […] View More
Help Improve BCM Career Knowledge – Survey Closes March 22!
We want to hear from you and learn more about how you view your career in business continuity. Please take a few minutes to fill out this survey and help provide a more up-to-date picture of how the role of a resilience professional is changing. Don’t wait — the survey will close EOD Friday, March 22! These […] View More
The Broader Business Lessons From The Boeing 737 Crash – Chloe Demrvosky for Forbes
“It is essential that we discuss the business continuity aspects of an incident like this so that business leaders can manage events effectively, learn from mistakes, and try to prevent these things from happening again. While it may seem cold to focus on the business impact, we all rely on these organizations to identify and […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience: Save These Dates!
Mark your calendars now and join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for upcoming 2019 happy hour events! This year we are scheduling our NYC meetings throughout the year — save these dates: May 9 September 12 November 14 We’re also hosting our first-ever Connecticut meeting on May 1 in New Haven. We’ll be sending more info […] View More
Ask Betsy: Getting Paid What You’re Worth as a Woman in BCM
Both in the Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar and live at DRI2019, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: How do you handle the issue of fair pay in our […] View More
DRI International Announces 2019 Awards of Excellence Winners
AWARDS HONOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS DEMONSTRATING EXCELLENCE IN BUSINESS CONTINUITY, DISASTER RECOVERY, CRISIS MANAGEMENT NEW YORK — Feb. 20 — DRI International (‘DRI’), the world’s leading business continuity and disaster recovery training organization, is pleased to recognize the outstanding organizations and individuals listed below as the winners of the 2019 DRI Awards of Excellence for […] View More
The Future Vision Committee’s 2019 Predictions Webinar Now Available Online
Did you miss our most recent webinar, “Trends and Predictions from DRI’s Future Vision Committee: How to Prepare for 2019”? If you did — or if you want to share it with a colleague — it’s now available on our website. Join Future Vision Committee members Lyndon Bird, Richard Knowlton, and Patrick Alcantara, along with DRI […] View More
Valentine’s Day Supply Chain In Peril as Candy Conversation Hearts Nowhere to be Found
It’s a supply crisis that could only happen for Valentine’s Day – could the holiday even survive without those candy conversation hearts? Those ubiquitous candy hearts – the ones with time-tested romantic lines like “Be Mine” and “Luv U” – were produced by Necco (AKA the New England Candy Company), which closed its factory doors […] View More
Ask Betsy! Women in BCM Webinar’s Betsy Sayers on Keeping the Momentum Going
During our recent Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the next installment in a continuing Q&A series. Q: What do you recommend for keeping the momentum going in building your BC […] View More
How The FaceTime Bug Puts Business At Risk – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“What should leaders actually do to maintain trust? To use something practical and immediate, let’s take the case of the bug within Apple’s popular FaceTime app (sometimes cleverly referred to as the “FacePalm” bug). It’s pretty much a guarantee that someone in your network is using an off-the-shelf iPhone, even if your team is using desk phones or […] View More
Brexit Roundup: Prepping for a ‘No-Deal’ Supply Chain and Manufacturing Disruption
With a Brexit agreement still seemingly unattainable, businesses are preparing for a future of uncertainty for manufacturing, supply chains, and the ultimate impact on consumers. Due to the lack of an agreed-upon plan for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union A “no-deal” Brexit agreement is looming for the end of March, many businesses have found […] View More
Malware Attack Takes Remote Community Back in Time
The lesson here could be “You’re never too small or too remote to be hit with a cyber attack.” As a result, this small Alaskan village found out just how cyber-reliant it really was. In July 2018, the Alaskan borough of Matanuska-Susitna – a rural area that’s home to some 100,000 people – was hit […] View More
2018 Closed with a Volcano Eruption Creating a Deadly Tsunami
Disaster struck Indonesia late in 2018, causing 437 deaths and massive destruction, while Australia saw its costliest event in years, according to the latest Global Catastrophe Recap. On Dec. 22, the volcano Anak Krakatau erupted, resulting in a destructive tsunami that hit the Sunda Strait coast. 437 were killed, making this the fourth-deadliest event of […] View More
DRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: What’s Your Role in the Organization?
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. One important question: who is considered a resilience professional – and who do they report to? In this year’s report, the DRI Future […] View More2019 Predictions Webinar – Register Now for Feb. 7!
Join DRI for its first webinar of the year, “Trends and Predictions from DRI’s Future Vision Committee: How to Prepare for 2019” on Feb. 7, 2019 at 2:00 PM ET! Future Vision Committee members Lyndon Bird, Richard Knowlton, and Patrick Alcantara, along with DRI President Chloe Demrovsky, will discuss highlights from the Fourth Annual Global […] View MoreDRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: Does Management Understand Resilience?
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. A big question for those professionals – does the organization really understand resilience? The issue of poor crisis management experience is a major […] View More
Ask Betsy! Webinar Star Betsy Sayers Answers Your Burning BCM Questions – Work-Life Balance and Moving from ‘Motivated’ to ‘Ready, Willing, and Able’
During our recent Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your burning questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present another installment in a multi-part Q&A series. Q: How do you manage manager expectations of your balance between work and personal […] View MoreDRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: Major Impacts by Region
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. But every region defines its risks differently. Here’s the current landscape. The DRI Future Vision Committee analyzed probability and impact responses for each […] View More
Announcing the Finalists for the 2019 DRI Awards of Excellence!
Each year at the DRI International annual conference, the Awards of Excellence program honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. We’re pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Awards of Excellence listed below. DRI2019 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE FINALISTS Consultant of the Year Greg […] View MoreDRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: Key Risks by Sector
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. Each sector has its own major risks and industry concerns – what tops your sector’s list? The DRI Future Vision Committee analyzed probability […] View More
Highlights from the 4th Annual Predictions Report
DRI’s 4th Annual Predictions Report, developed by the Future Vision Committee, is now available to download from the Resource Library! Here are a few of the featured predictions: Cybercrime It seems inevitable that at some point an attack on critical national infrastructure will take place, although the perpetrators could come from a wider group of […] View MoreDRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: The Top 8 Trends and Risks
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. Across the board, these trends and risks are dominating the field. Top 8 Resilience Trends The following top trends are provided as helpful […] View More
A Letter from DRI International President Chloe Demrovsky: Scared By Our 2019 Predictions? Here’s 10 Ways DRI Can Help
It’s a scary world out there — our 2019 Predictions Report reads like a horror movie script, forecasting a coordinated cyberattack on national critical infrastructure, a supply chain disruption of telecomm components in Asia, and an increase in terrorist acts on Western targets. If our 10 dire predictions have left you feeling glum, here are […] View MoreDownload the 2019 Predictions Report!
What does the future hold for the resilience profession? Find out with the DRI Future Vision Committee’s 4th Annual Predictions Report – resilience predictions for the profession by the profession. This free downloadable report looks at what to expect in 2019, including: Cyber threats Extreme weather Business changes Geopolitical issues, and much more. Learn more about how […] View More
2018’s Top Risks – from the 4th Annual Risk and Resilience Trends Report (Infographic)
The DRI Future Vision Committee’s 4th Annual Predictions Report for 2019 is coming soon! Familiarize yourself with the top risks the FVC identified for 2018 in its recent Risk and Resilience Trends Report: Click here to download the report and other materials from the DRI Resource Library (login required with your free DRI account). View MoreAsk Betsy! Webinar Star Betsy Sayers Answers Your Burning BCM Questions – Telecom, Reporting, and More
During our recent Women in BCM – Ask Betsy webinar, we encouraged you to send in your biggest questions for our presenter, BCM veteran Betsy Sayers, MBCP, and you delivered! We’re pleased to present the first in a multi-part Q&A series. Q: When looking at telecom providers, is there anything you/others have learned to look for […] View More
Why Amazon HQ2 Will Need An Evacuation Plan – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Amazon is just one small example of a bigger problem that demonstrates why organizations need to include risk and resilience planning in their strategic planning process. Taking a disciplined approach to risk as a part of decision-making and not just as a stop gap, operational-level measure once decisions are already solidified could help leaders make better […] View More
Should We Trust Institutions Like Facebook, Or Quit Them? – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Is it possible to trust the leaders of institutions like Facebook in this age of radical transparency? Facebook is hardly alone in facing public scandal over trust. We’ve seen a wave of recent scandals involving institutions that we trust with critical aspects of our lives and communications.” DRI President and CEO writes for Forbes on Facebook’s […] View MoreDownload the 2018 Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report
The DRI International 2018 Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report is now available as a free download in the DRI Resource Library! Developed by the DRI Future Vision Committee, the Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. […] View More
DRI Joins the NYC Emergency Management Partners in Preparedness
DRI International is proud to announce that it has joined the NYC Emergency Management’s Partners in Preparedness, a nationally recognized program that supports organizations in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies. Partners come from all industries — including arts and entertainment; education; business, banking and finance; faith-based; health care; hospitality and service; community, […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Screen Disaster Documentary
This past week, DRI’s Young Leaders in Resilience were proud to host the New York premiere of Built to Last?, a documentary examining the resilience of houses in the face of modern disasters. Built to Last? was produced through the efforts of Resilience Action Fund, a non-profit founded and chaired by Aris Papadopoulos. While Aris […] View MoreRegister Now For Our Upcoming GDPR Webinar
Join DRI on Nov. 29 for “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. We will be discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity. We will hear first from Lyndon Bird, DRI’s Chief Knowledge Officer, who will provide background on the regulation and its considerations. Lyndon will be joined by […] View More
Maritime Industry Unprepared for High-Impact Global Risks
If the maritime industry makes up even a small part of your supply chain, brace yourself: a new industry report has examined the impact and likelihood of 17 major global risks – and the ones it’s least prepared to handle are the same ones that could have a profound effect. The Global Maritime Issues Monitor […] View More
‘Fire-Floods’: The New Era of California Weather Disasters
California’s struggle to fight increasing wildfires has led to a new stage in natural disasters – what experts are calling the “fire-flood” era, a destructive combination that will have a major impact on the state and the surrounding region. Here’s how it came to be: fall fire season bakes the soil surface of millions of […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience Presents: ‘Built To Last?’ Nov. 8 Event!
Join the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience for our last event of the year! We will be meeting at the offices of New York City Emergency Management for a documentary, happy hour and more. We will begin with the United States premiere of Built to Last? a documentary inspired by the book Resilience – the […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Japanese Resilience and Preparation in Advance of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
By Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO, DRI International From floods in western Japan brought on by unusually torrential rain to earthquakes in both Osaka and Hokkaido to a record-setting heat wave, Japan has been hit by multiple natural disasters in 2018. This is not unusual, but climate change is making it worse. In their position […] View More
SMBs Encouraged to Apply for Post-Disaster Loans with BCM Professionals’ Help
In the wake of Hurricane Michael, a Category 4 storm that made landfall in the Florida panhandle Oct. 10 and has caused billions in damage, small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are already working to recover, without the resources of their larger private sector counterparts. To alleviate strain, the Florida Small Business Development Center (SBDC) […] View MoreDRI Speaking Engagments: Oct. 1, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Crisis Conference 2018 10/16-17/18 London, United Kingdom CrisisConf2018 is a first-of-its-kind event to bring together the aviation and hotel industries. Delegates and speakers from across the […] View More
Download the Latest DRI White Paper: Achieving Cyber Resilience: A Formula for Success
Organizations today are confronted by a wide range of cyberattacks, so it comes as no surprise that cyberattacks and data breaches have consistently ranked high on the list of key issues identified for the resilience community according to the DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Reports, issued annually by DRI’s Future Vision Committee. This […] View More
New Bern: Almost Too Much to Bear
When my mother retired a decade or so ago, she and her affable husband Henry bought a little house in little town that I’d never heard of — New Bern, North Carolina. By now, you’ve all likely heard of New Bern, the town that Hurricane Florence clobbered. You’ve seen the pictures of the town’s bear […] View MoreTyphoon Mangkhut Worst Storm of 2018 So Far: Death and Destruction in the Philippines and China
The Philippines, the southern China coast and Hong Kong were battered over Sept. 14-16 by Typhoon Mangkhut, which has been dubbed the most intense storm of the year. And while the storm itself has subsided, the death and destruction is still being calculated. In the Philippines, the storm fiercely struck the island of Luzon, killing […] View More
Speaker Lineup Announced for DRI’s One-Day Conference in NYC – Oct. 17
The speaker lineup is now available for DRI’s next one-day conference hosted on collegiate campuses, coming to Pace University in New York City on Oct. 17! A high-quality, low-cost event designed for resilience professionals who may not be able to attend larger conferences, the one-day presentation costs only a $50 donation to the DRI Foundation, […] View MoreComing November 8: “Ask Betsy” – the Women in BCM Webinar
During DRI2018’s WBCM panel discussion, nearly 50% of session attendees responded that the stereotype they were most concerned with was being labeled as “too aggressive,” particularly when disagreeing with others’ views. Please join us as we take that conversation further with Betsy Sayers, MBCP, ITIL, ICS – IT/DR. With more than 25 years of industry […] View More
Continuity and Cupcakes at DRIDay in Brazil
I am delighted to share with all of you in our community an amazing experience we had August 16, 2018. We had the first Latin America WBCM with the support of our partner organization Daryus in Brazil. Snacks and soft drinks were provided, as well as room for us to meet. I brought some cupcakes […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagments: Sept. 17, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Risk Management Conference 2018 10/27/18 Tokyo, Japan Seven years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. BCP has become established in many companies, but damage caused by […] View More
Who’s to Blame for the British Airways Breach?
British Airways recently announced that its systems had been compromised, exposing the credit card details of over 380,000 users. And according to cybersecurity experts, you may already be familiar with the group that breached the airline. BA revealed that on Aug. 21 and Sept. 5, the attacker collected payment information made through its main website, and […] View More
Registration for DRI2019 is Now Open!
We’re pleased to announce that registration is now open for DRI2019, the premier event for business continuity and disaster recovery professionals, coming to the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, NV Feb. 17-20, 2019! Register now to take advantage of special early rates, and start planning your trip. Call (866) 542-3744 to request the […] View MorePhishing Attacks Are Getting Personal
It’s time to take the X-Files’ advice and Trust No One: a recent study says phishing attacks impersonating familiar contacts have risen by a whopping 80%! In a study of 142 million emails handled by email security systems, 19 million pieces of spam, 13,176 emails with dangerous file types, and 14,656 malware attachments slipped through – a […] View More
DRI Young Leaders in Resilience: A Letter from the Chair and a Night in NYC!
Hello Young Leaders in Resilience – I am excited and honored to kick off our first Young Leaders in Resilience (YLR) newsletter. My name is Amber Elias and I am your Committee Chair. Today I’d like to tell you about the YLR Committee as well as a bit about myself. The YLR Committee aims to […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: Sept. 4, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Certified Infosec Conference 10/9-10/18 Washington, DC Now in its fourth year, the Certified InfoSec Conference will bring together professionals focused on the most widely-implemented enterprise […] View More
DRI Presents Business Continuity Workshop for Small and Medium Sized Businesses Sept 26
DRI welcomes you to join us on Wednesday, Sept. 26 at the Frisco, TX Chamber of Commerce for a special workshop focused on business continuity for small and medium sized businesses. Register today! While all businesses are concerned with how they will respond to adverse situations – including cyberattack, fire, tornado, and active shooters – […] View More
Q2 Healthcare Data Breaches Exposed 3.15 Million Records
A continuing sign that the healthcare industry needs to strengthen its security capabilities: in the second quarter of 2018, an estimated 3.15 million patient records were compromised over the course of 142 breaches. Healthcare hacking incidents nearly doubled, making up 52 breaches in Q2, up from 30 breaches in Q1, based on data from Health […] View More
New Report Outlines Strategies to Keep Buildings Functioning Post-Disaster
Are today’s buildings and businesses really built to bounce back from a major catastrophe? New research recently presented to the U.S. Congress outlines our current capabilities and outlines a potential path forward to improve resilience in the face of disaster. A new report from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) looked at the […] View MoreDRI Speaking Engagements: Aug. 20, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Certified Infosec Conference 10/9-10/18 Washington, DC Now in its fourth year, the Certified InfoSec Conference will bring together professionals focused on the most widely-implemented enterprise […] View More
California Wildfire Now Largest in State History, Creating Toxic Smoke and Other Hazards
The Mendocino Fire Complex burning in California’s Lake and Mendocino Counties has officially become the largest wildfire on record for the state, and continues to expand with the help of a heat wave and extremely dry conditions. It’s also creating additional hazards for those outside the immediate danger zone. The fire is at 290,692 acres […] View More
Research: Earthquakes Can Trigger Copycats Around the World
If you’re in an earthquake-prone area, it may not be enough to know what’s happening in your region – seismic activity halfway around the world could have huge impacts near you. Researchers at Oregon State University examined 44 years of seismic data and came to the conclusion that tremblors of magnitude 6.5 or higher can […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Lyndon Bird at the 3rd Annual South African Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Conference
Lyndon Bird, Chief Knowledge Officer for DRI International recently visited South Africa to chair and speak at the 3rd Annual South African Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Conference organized by Spectacular Training & Conferences. I have been visiting South Africa periodically since 1990. Then Nelson Mandela had just been released from prison and there was […] View More
Emergency Response – What Are We Missing?
Post by Philip Keshiro MD/CEO Disaster Recovery Technologies Limited & DRI Nigeria Many times I wonder about the foundation of our emergency response in our beloved country – Nigeria. From the response of security agencies from herdsmen attacks to other emergencies in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria you can feel that it is not […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements – August 6, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. ACP Mid-Penn Chapter Meeting 8/16/18 Lancaster, PA DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky will present on global predictions and trends. Certified Infosec Conference 10/9-10/18 Washington, DC Now […] View More
Nominations for the 2019 DRI Awards Are Now Open!
Each year at the DRI International annual conference, the Awards of Excellence program honors the leaders and innovators in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis and risk management. The nominations period is now open, and we can’t wait to see your picks! You can fill out the nomination forms online, or download them as PDFs to […] View More
A Decade of Dedication: Happy 10th Anniversary Traci O’Neal!
There’s no one at DRI International with more energy than Senior Director of Operations Traci O’Neal. At her desk before many of us are even awake, Traci oversees all day-to-day product and support operations for DRI including customer care, certification, and the delivery of all training programs. There is hardly an aspect of DRI in which she […] View More
Calculating the True Cost of a Data Breach is Bad News for the Healthcare Sector
The costs of a data breach keep rising – a recent study comparing the costs of breaches among different industries and regions puts it at $3.86 million, a 6.5% increase from last year! Why so high? Hidden costs that are difficult and expensive to manage. In the IBM/Ponemon Institute report, the average cost of a […] View More
June Disasters: If It Wasn’t Storms and Floods, It Was Droughts and Wildfires
The month of June was marked by massive storms that caused floods, high winds and other damage on nearly every part of the globe, but there was also significant death and destruction from earthquakes and other regional disasters, according to the latest Catastrophe Recap. At least eight periods of severe thunderstorms created widespread flash floods […] View More
International Glossary for Resilience: 2018 Updated Edition Now Available!
DRI International is proud to announce the latest update to the International Glossary for Resilience, a language guide designed to improve communications and increase clarity across the business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience community. A volunteer committee of industry leaders gathered to review and vote on a standard set of terms and definitions from 2,189 unique […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements – July 16, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. DRI One-Day Conference Series Hosted by the University of Kentucky 08/3/18 Lexington, KY The latest in DRI’s regional conference series will feature subject matter expert […] View More
It’s Friday the 13th: What’s Your Disaster Plan?
Among triskaidekaphobics (those who fear the number 13), today is a day to prepare for the worst. But while statistically speaking, you can probably rest easy, that’s not to say that previous Fridays the 13th haven’t brought their share of unexpected calamities. First the good news: while some studies have erroneously suggested that there have […] View More
Teddy Bear Sale Didn’t Plan for Massive Mobs
Build-A-Bear Workshop probably thought it had a great idea on its hands with a “pay your age” promotion. But they clearly didn’t prepare for the resulting chaos, which had to be shut down over safety concerns! Customers in the US, Canada and UK were offered a chance to buy any bear in their shops for […] View More
Typhoon Maria Brings Devastation to East Asia
Flooding and landslides have devastated the central western regions of Japan following heavy rains. Millions of people are under evacuation orders, 270,000 are without water, and most recent news reports 179 dead and more than 50 missing. Residents were unprepared for the 70 inches of torrential rainfall from Typhoon Maria over the past two weeks […] View More
Register Now for the Online Update Course, Special Introductory Pricing Expires July 31!
If you were certified before 2017 or haven’t taken a recent DRI course, then you’ve missed the boat on important updates — essential information added to the DRI Professional Practices as well as to our courses, and exams. That means everyone certified after you – including junior members of your team – may know more than […] View More
Integration of Risk Management in Private Sector Practices: Insights from the VI Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction for the Americas
By Chloe Demrovsky President, DRI International I am proud that DRI was invited to participate in the VI Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction for the Americas in Cartagena, Colombia hosted by United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). It was the third high-level meeting of ministers and authorities on the implementation of the […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements – July 9, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. DRI One-Day Conference Series Hosted by the University of Kentucky 08/3/18 Lexington, KY The latest in DRI’s regional conference series will feature subject matter expert […] View More
Don’t Miss DRI’s Low-Cost One-Day Conference at the University of Kentucky!
Register now for DRI’s next one-day conference hosted on collegiate campuses, coming to the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, on Aug. 3! A high-quality, low-cost event designed for resilience professionals who may not be able to attend larger conferences, the one-day presentation costs only a $50 registration fee and offers subject matter experts and […] View More
Tired of Being Under the Audit Magnifying Glass? Let DRI Help You Think Like an Auditor…Or Even Become One!
DRI’s Audit course doesn’t just prepare you to face an auditor, it turns you into one. Pass our audit course and you’ll have the training, tools, and hands-on experience needed to audit business continuity, disaster, and emergency management programs. Pass the course and complete the follow-on steps to achieve certification, and you’ll actually be qualified […] View More
Not the Beer! CO2 Supply Shortage Puts UK Stores on Food and Drink Rations
A shortage in the supply chain can have wide-ranging effects, as evidenced by a lack of carbon dioxide that stretches back to the fertilizer industry, and is affecting everything from food packaging to the amount of beer making its way onto grocery shelves. The UK wholesaler Booker is limiting its customers – including grocery stores […] View More
What Has the 2017 Caribbean Hurricane Season Taught Us?
The 2017 hurricane season caused hundreds of fatalities, destruction of infrastructure, and additional hardships for the Caribbean, making it one of the worst on record for the region. It also taught valuable lessons about where to improve preparedness and response efforts in the future. Presented by the World Meteorological Organization with its regional partners during […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Resilience in the Philippines at the BCMAP Summit
By Kelsey Rose DRI Director of Global Operations Most of us will remember Haiyan-Yolanda, the typhoon that devastated the Philippines in 2013. Following Typhoon Haiyan-Yolanda, the DRI Foundation partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help rebuild the lives and livelihoods of those affected. Since then, the people and organizations of the Philippines have been working […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements – June 25, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery – South Africa 06/28/2018-06/29/18 Johannesburg, South Africa DRI Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird will be chairing an event on DRI’s […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Al Berman at ACP Connecticut
Al Berman addressed the ACP Connecticut chapter in a discussion of the current issues facing organizations. The discussion covered much in the news — from issues with supply chain (that recently shut down Ford) to the threats from mobile devices and IoT. The presentation was attended by an array of professionals and their guests (including a […] View More
Severe Storms Cover the Globe, Bringing Flooding, Devastation, and Death
The U.S. and Canada dealt with four separate severe weather outbreaks through May, including wind, hail, and flash floods, while heavy seasonal rains poured over parts of Asia and Africa, according to the latest recap of global weather catastrophes. The severe storms in the U.S. mostly damaged the eastern 2/3 of the country, from the […] View More
Cybersecurity Concerns Come to the World Cup
For major sporting events, the focus on preparedness is usually on whether the venues are safe and the crowds are protected. But the biggest potential safety issue – cybersecurity – is one that keeps getting overlooked, and it’s no different for the World Cup. 11 Russian cities are hosting the World Cup this year, and […] View More
UNISDR Strategic Approach Document Released Online
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has released the Strategic Approach to Capacity Development for Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction – A Vision of Risk-Informed Sustainable Development by 2030. DRI International is a featured contributor to this document. The Strategic Approach is designed to be a living document […] View MoreDRI Speaking Engagements: June 10, 2018
We speak at numerous industry events around the globe and engage with our community in a variety of ways. Find out where you can meet DRI at these upcoming events. BCMAP Business Continuity Summit 06/21/2018 Manila, Philippines The Business Continuity Managers Association of the Philippines (BCMAP), in partnership with DRI and ARISE Philippines invites you […] View More
Report: Fuego Volcano Eruption in Guatemala
On Sunday, June 3, Guatemala’s Fuego Volcano erupted, killing at least 75 people at the time of this post. Despite the persistence of emergency responders hoping to find survivors, the efforts seemed to be in vain in the face of the magnitude of the disaster. Furthermore, there was an additional landslide in the volcano’s hillside […] View MoreBudget Now for DRI2019 in Las Vegas Feb. 17-20!
Start planning for DRI2019 – coming to Las Vegas, NV, Feb. 17-20, 2019! Now is the time to make sure there’s money in the budget for you and your team to attend the premier annual event for the resilience profession. Each year DRI International, hosts an event designed for our community, by our community, addressing the topics […] View More
Pandemic Simulation Exposes Massive Preparedness and Response Gaps
A mock pandemic exercise run by Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security was intended to test current preparedness levels. The end result of the simulation: 150 million dead worldwide. The exercise, which mixed details of past disasters (and inspired in part by the response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic) with fictional aspects, was designed to […] View More
DRI Presents the Future of Resilience at BANG Symposium in London
Each year, the BANG (Business And National Government) Business Continuity and Resource Group hosts the BANG Resilience Symposium, and DRI was on hand on May 16 to present on the future vision of resilience as part of this year’s theme, “Resilient Cities.” DRI Director of Global Operations Kelsey Rose and Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon […] View More
DRI Canada Regional Conference Focuses on Organizational Resilience
Natural disasters, data breaches, and other threats that can affect an organization were center stage at DRI’s latest one-day regional conference, May 17, 2018, at NorQuest College in Edmonton, Alberta. This was DRI Canada’s second one-day conference. DRI Certified Professionals, practitioners, and students in related fields attended to meet, network, and learn from thought leaders […] View More
What’s Keeping Healthcare IT From the Cloud? Security and HIPAA Compliance
CIOs for healthcare facilities have to juggle a lot of concerns in their efforts to protect their patient data and maintain continuity – which is why security tops the list of worries when it comes to cloud migration. In a recent survey of hospital CIOs, 18% said their organizations have more than 50% of their […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: May 28, 2018
7th GRC International + 6th edition #DRIDAY Latin America This annual presentation will take place on May 28th and 29th, in SÃo Paulo. This year’s event on governance, risk, compliance, business continuity and infosec in Latin America will be held in the innovative Habitat, located on the outskirts of Avenida Paulista. CRT International Business Continuity […] View More
GDPR From a BC Perspective
Lyndon Bird, Chair of DRI’s Future Vision Committee Today sees the launch of the European Union (EU) flagship legislation – the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The consequences of GDPR and data privacy in general are discussed in the DRI Trends and Predictions Reports for 2018. Copies can be downloaded here. Why is GDPR different? GDPR […] View MoreThe Real Problem with GDPR and Data Breach Reporting
Al Berman, President, DRI Foundation While much has been written about the protection of privacy and data provided for by GDPR, both from controller and provider perspectives, the reality is that the real threat — the one that keeps cyber experts up at night — is what happens after all our preventive efforts fail and […] View More
DRI India to Host BCM Knowledge Sharing Conference
Disaster Recovery Institute India is proud to host its Knowledge Sharing Conference for Business Continuity Professionals, on Tuesday, 5 Jun 2018, in Bangaluru (Bangalore), India. This conference is a powerful networking forum for BCM professionals to communicate with, learn from and share with one another. To facilitate this, there will be discussions on key topics of concern, presentations by […] View MoreApril Thunderstorms and Flooding Created Billions in Damages
All around the world, severe storms caused devastation in April, according to the most recent Global Catastrophe Recap. At least five separate storm systems created severe thunderstorm conditions in the U.S., causing massive damage in the central and eastern regions. During the second week of April, nearly 70 tornadoes touched down, while baseball-sized hail rained […] View More
Where is the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals?
Every day there’s a new story about a data breach, ransomware, IoT hack, or some other cybersecurity headache, which means there’s no shortage of job opportunities. But though millennials are probably the most tech-savvy generation yet, that doesn’t mean they’re ready to jump on board. In a recent survey of 524 millennials, only 9% said […] View MoreUpcoming DRI Speaking Engagements – May 14, 2018
BANG Annual Resilience Symposium 05/16/2018 – 05/16/2018 London, United Kingdom DRI’s Future Vision of Resilience – Kelsey Rose & Lyndon Bird will cover their extensive research on the latest initiatives that you can use to help strengthen your own resilience programme, and you will also be briefed on the most recent report from the their […] View More
2018 Wildfire Season: Be Prepared for Bigger Fire Damage
The 2017 wildfire season was devastating for the western United States and Canada, and a recent study says to expect bigger fires and more damage in 2018 and beyond. But when it comes to weather risks like these, too many organizations aren’t taking preparation seriously enough. University of Arizona researchers say to expect significant growth […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Chloe Demrovsky at the Caribbean-Central American Action Workshop
By Chloe Demrovsky President and CEO, DRI International We all know how hard the 2017 hurricane season hit the Caribbean. We will not soon forget the devastation caused by a series of storms that just would not quit. And while it is hard to believe — and harder still to face — the 2018 hurricane […] View More
DRI Leadership Perspectives: Al Berman on Caribbean/Central American Policy
On March 15, 2018, DRI Foundation President Al Berman and other members of the Caribbean Central American Action organization met with members of the Vice President’s office to discuss issues that affected policy for Caribbean/Central American countries. The discussions centered on how countries in the region were vital to US interests in terms of maintaining […] View MoreUpcoming DRI Speaking Engagements
2018 Great Lakes Homeland Secuity Training Conference & Expo 05/08/2018 – 05/10/2018 Grand Rapids, MI United States 19th Annual Great Lakes Homeland Security Training Conference and Expo hosted by the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation – Detroit Division, brings over 1,200 stakeholders together for […] View More
DRI Kenya Announces Its First Business Continuity Courses in Nairobi
We are very pleased to announce that DRI Kenya, which has worked tirelessly to bring resilience education and training to the central and east Africa regions, will be providing its first Business Continuity courses held in Kenya this July! The courses: Business Continuity (BCLE 2000) Nairobi, Kenya July 9-13, 2018 Business Continuity Review (BCP 501) […] View More
Breakout Forums for Women in BCM at DRI2018
“About 50% of the business continuity industry is made up of women. Why aren’t we in top roles?” – Mitzi Harlor, WBCM Panel Session This year at DRI2018, women in the business continuity field was the subject of two events that received an overwhelming response, with nearly 100 attendees at each event. The breakout session […] View More
Bridging the BC Knowledge Gap: Register for the June 11 Online Course on Professional Practice
What do you need to know about BCM and the updates to the DRI Professional Practices? Register now for the June 11 online course on bridging the knowledge gaps and learning about new additions covering risk management, regulations, and more. DRI Certified Professionals will earn 4 CEAPs for completing the course. Register Now… View MoreDRI Presents at Caribbean Central American Action Event
DRI is at the 2018 Disaster Management Workshop Series (DMWS)! In the wake of the extraordinary destruction experienced in parts of the Caribbean during the 2017 hurricane season, this year’s workshops take on added urgency as the region moves towards the 2018 season and the very real concern that we may be entering a period […] View More
Brexit Transition Creates Supply Chain and Continuity Woes
As Brexit transition planning continues, many UK and European businesses find themselves having to prepare for added supply chain and other business continuity headaches including rising costs and staffing issues. Here are a few of the ongoing concerns: Because of Brexit uncertainty, some businesses are passing on the increase in supply chain costs onto customers. […] View More
Here We Go Again: Expect an Active 2018 Hurricane Season
Early predictions are already in for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1. It’s going to be hard to top last year, but 2018 is still expected to be one to brace for. The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project says to expect another busy season with […] View MoreFree DRI Webinar May 16 – Hear First-Hand Lessons in Public-Private Partnerships During a Disaster
Register now for DRI’s next free webinar “Real Recovery Lessons and a Partnership that Passed the Test,” coming May 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET! When a sudden devastating flood put a public-private partnership to the test, results were remarkable! Join Ryan Miller, CBCP, CBCLA, Director of Emergency Management for Howard County, MD, and Larry Twele, […] View More
Devastating Ransomware Attack Hobbles Atlanta
Days after hackers released ransomware on Atlanta’s municipal computer network, sending employees back to the days of pen and paper, the city has struggled to return to normalcy. The hacking group SamSam demanded a ransom of $51,000 paid in bitcoin to unlock the system. The group locks up its victims’ files with encryption, temporarily changes […] View MoreCorporate Hack Roundup: Panera Bread, Boeing, and More
A slew of cybersecurity news have made the rounds in the past week, illuminating just how vulnerable companies — and consequently, their customers — are to online threats. Some of the most notable cases: Panera Bread: A security flaw in the restaurant chain’s website left millions of customers’ information exposed, including username, first and last name, […] View More
DRI Japan Joins New Consortium on Risk, Resilience, and More
DRI Japan has announced it has joined with Tsukuba University and 11 other organizations in a new consortium that balances research and development of risk, resilience, and human resource development. The consortium will hold seminars, lectures, research meetings, symposiums, etc. in the field of risk and resilience. It expects to give feedback on each research, including […] View More
Register Now for DRI Training in Hawaii – Space is Limited!
Make your plans now for business continuity training Dec. 3-7 on the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii! BCLE 2000 includes new and expanded coverage of cloud computing, cyber threats, supply chain, risk transfer, insurance considerations, legal and regulatory requirements, and manufacturing processes, as well as more traditional topics such as evaluating risks, gaining leadership buy in, […] View More
Businesses Still Slow to Recover in Post-Maria Puerto Rico
Six months after the devastation of Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rican businesses of all sizes are still struggling to return to normalcy, as power, money, and staffing issues continue to prevent full recovery. According to the United Retailers Association, 5,000 to 7,000 of the approximately 45,000 small businesses in Puerto Rico remain shuttered. And among those […] View More
Report: Healthcare Resilience Strengthened by Community Coalitions
The U.S. healthcare sector – while ready for small mass injury/illness events – is still unprepared for major disasters, according to a new report by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. But connecting community efforts could change all that. The report, A Framework for Healthcare Disaster Resilience: A View to the Future, released at […] View MoreDRI Consults on UNISDR Draft of Global Capacity Development Strategy to Support Sendai Framework
On March 14-15 in Geneva, Switzerland, DRI International participated in the global expert consultation on the zero draft of the Global Capacity Development Strategy to Support Implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction. This meeting was part of DRI’s work with the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). “This document will […] View More
After a Cyber Attack, Should You Change Your Security Strategy?
One thing every company should be able to do after a cyber attack is learn from the experience and adapt for the future – but according to a recent report, about 46% of IT security professionals rarely change their security strategies after an attack! The survey, conducted across seven countries, found a “security inertia” creeping […] View More
Late Winter Storms Bring Record Frigid Temps and Business Disruption to Europe
Winter storms and a blast of arctic air in late February brought record cold temperatures to Europe and the United States, while earthquakes brought destruction in Papua New Guinea and Taiwan, according to the latest Global Catastrophe Recap. Unusually heavy snow and freezing rains from Winter Storm Emma led to thousands of flights canceled and […] View More
2018 Prediction Webinar: Bonus Q+A
DRI’s first webinar of the year, “Trends and Predictions from DRI’s Future Vision Committee: How to Prepare for 2018,” generated a series of interesting questions from attendees, which Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird, along with DRI Healthcare Commitee Chair Mike Mastrangelo were pleased to answer in this special Q&A post. Q: Of larger manufacturing […] View MoreDRI Presents at 11th Corporate Governance Summit in Istanbul
DRI recently presented at the 11th Corporate Governance Summit, held in Istanbul, Turkey, this January by Turkey’s Corporate Governance Association (TKYD). There were 500+ attendees, including the CEOs and Board Directors, for the largest Turkish companies and local subsidiaries of global companies. The organization promotes strong corporate governance and transparency. This year’s summit theme was […] View MoreFinance Execs Admit to Underpreparing for 2017 Hurricanes
Financial corporations with operations in Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico learned some harsh lessons in the wake of the 2017 hurricane season, as many executives had to admit that they were underprepared to deal with the devastating effects. In a recent survey of companies with more than $1 billion USD in revenue 64% said the […] View More
Hospital Patient Data Ransomed for $50,000
Another recent ransomware attack on a hospital proves once again how important it is for healthcare systems to prioritize cybersecurity to keep its patient information safe. Hancock Health in Greenfield, IN, was the target of a SamSam ransomware attack, which accessed its computers through an outside vendor’s account. It infected the system, locking out data and […] View MoreA Letter from the President of DRI
2017 was a tough year, testing your resolve, your plans, and your preparation. We know you’ve been busy. We celebrate you, our DRI Certified Professionals — the champions of preparedness and unsung heroes of recovery. Your stories through this difficult season have been an inspiration to us. You helped to ensure safe delivery of 100 […] View More
2018 DRI Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced
DRI International is proud to announce the finalists for the 2018 DRI International Awards of Excellence. These coveted awards recognize individuals and organizations who have achieved a level of excellence in the fields of continuity management, technology recovery, and crisis management. Winners in the following awards categories will be announced at the DRI2018 Gala Ceremony […] View More
Atlanta Airport Shutdown Raises New Infrastructure Worries
Many have praised Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for coming back online relatively soon after a catastrophic power failure. But it’s also drawing attention to potential problems for other facilities reliant on increasingly old backup infrastructure. After a fire that broke out under the airport on Dec. 17 took out both the main power supply and […] View More
Survey: Businesses Still Not Ready For Climate Change
First the good news: according to a recent survey, nearly all companies know about climate change hazards that could impact their businesses. The bad news? Only about a quarter are taking any action against them. The survey – involving more than 1,200 resilience professionals worldwide – saw businesses everywhere are underestimating the impacts of climate […] View MoreWhat Will 2018 Hold for BC Professionals? Join DRI’s Next Webinar to Find Out
Register now for “Trends and Predictions from DRI’s Future Vision Committee: How to Prepare for 2018” on Jan. 17, 2017 at 2:00 PM EST! Join Lyndon Bird, Chairman of DRI International’s Future Vision Committee, and Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO as they discuss the findings of the Third Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends […] View More
Commemorate Giant Robots, UFOs, and Other Unnatural Disasters This Holiday Season
Decorating your Christmas tree but feel like there’s nothing there to capture the spirit of the resilience profession? Calamityware has you covered with a new collection of ornaments lovingly illustrating some out-there emergencies you (hopefully) won’t have to prepare for. Graphic Designer Don Moyer is currently selling a set of four porcelain ornaments for your […] View MoreCast Your Ballot: Voting is Now Open for the 2018 DRI Awards of Excellence!
The polls are now open — here is your chance to vote in the 2018 DRI Awards of Excellence! DRI Certified Professionals in good standing are invited to cast their votes for two awards: Product/Service Provider of the Year and the Lifetime Achievement Award. Don’t delay — voting is open until Jan. 2, 2018! To […] View More
Global Risk and Resilience Report: Top 10 Risks (Infographic)
Click here to log into and download the report from the DRI Resource Library. View More
Regulations Webinar Q&A: The Cloud, Penalties, Global Perspectives, and More
Thanks to all who attended DRI’s recent webinar, “Beyond Compliance: Getting Real About Regulations.” We received some great questions from attendees who wanted to hear more — here are the responses from speakers Bobby Williams and Al Berman. Q: Is the approach changing for compliance adherence with the coming of cloud based infrastructure – where […] View More
Regulations Webinar Q&A: Healthcare Edition
Thanks to all who attended DRI’s recent webinar, “Beyond Compliance: Getting Real About Regulations.” We received some great questions from attendees who wanted to hear more — here are the responses on some healthcare-focused questions via Mike Mastrangelo, CHPCP, Program Director for Institutional Preparedness, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. Q: Does the Kaiser […] View More
Was the 2017 Hurricane Season the Worst On Record?
The 2017 Atlantic hurricane season has officially closed on Nov. 30, leaving behind an estimated $206 billion in economic impact — possibly the costliest season in U.S. history. The final tally won’t be available until early 2018, but as a season that included Harvey, Irma, and Maria, it is likely to top even 2005, which featured […] View More
Register Now for Master’s Case Study Review Online
If you’re a DRI Certified Professional, there’s still time for you to take your credentials to the top — register today for the web-based Master’s Case Study Review course to be held Dec. 11-12! Challenging and highly interactive, the course employs a workshop format to present you with a hypothetical company scenario and walk you […] View More
MBCP: Real Benefits for Accomplished Continuity Professionals
In a profession full of acronyms, MBCP needs no explanation. These four letters instantly convey that the holder of this world-renowned certification is a Master Business Continuity Professional with proven knowledge and experience. The benefits of being an MBCP are real, and the process to become an MBCP is clear and straightforward. If you have […] View More
A Tale of Two Hacks: The National Security Agency and the Department of Defense
The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) found itself the victim of a thorough and compromising hack by an anonymous group that has taken to mocking the famously secretive agency. It may have learned some lessons from the Department of Defense, which recently invited hackers to do their worst. According to a New York Times story, […] View More
Coastal U.S. Gets Failing Report Card on Extreme Weather Prep
U.S. states and territories most impacted by extreme weather are still severely underprepared when it comes to protecting the nation’s beaches from coastal erosion, sea level rise, and other serious issues, according to a recent report. About 40% of the country residing along coastlines, but beaches are disappearing at an alarming rate – coastal erosion […] View More2017’s Deadliest Earthquake Strikes Iran-Iraq Border Region
On Sunday, Nov. 12, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake caused untold destruction in the border region between Iran and Iraq, killing between 530 and 580 and injuring a reported 9,400. It is the deadliest earthquake in 2017 to date. An estimated 70,000 people are also in need of shelter following the destruction. Rescue efforts have been […] View More
DRI Italy Hosts Societal Resilience Conference
Congratulations to DRI Italy on hosting a well-received conference in Milan, Italy, on Oct. 26! Titled “Societal Resilience,” the conference by DRI and BCManager, the Italian Association of BC Managers, was attended by more than 80 professionals belonging to Italian enterprises. The conference was designed to update European business continuity and risk management professionals on […] View More
DRI Position Statement: Workplace Violence
The DRI International Board of Directors has released the first of its position statements on the major issues affecting resilience professionals today. You can download the first position statement – “Workplace Violence: Active Shooter, Terrorism, and Other Acts of Violence in the Workplace” – from the DRI Resource Library. Click here to log into your […] View More
BadRabbit: The Ghost of NotPetya Ransomware Strikes Europe
Just when you thought it was safe to put NotPetya (aka Petya) in the rear view, a new variation on the ransomware has returned to attack hundreds of computers in Russia and elsewhere. The security community began tracking the new ransomware strain, called BadRabbit, as it infected computers in Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, Bulgaria, and Germany. […] View More
Hurricane Harvey Report: $74 million in Flood Infrastructure Damages
As the costs of the devastation from Hurricane Harvey are being tallied, it looks like some of the worst damage areas could put Harris County, TX, in jeopardy for future flooding. The Harris County Flood Control District says Harvey cost more than $74 million in damages to the county’s flood control infrastructure – identifying more […] View More
A Ghoulishly Good Time at the DRI Young Leaders in Resilience October Networking Event
DRI’s Young Leaders in Resilience group enjoyed a festive networking happy hour on Oct. 26 at the B Bar and Grill in New York City, which was decked out for Halloween. As an activity, attendees played a variation on Bingo, where they were given cards with questions and told to seek out answers from one […] View MoreDRI Future Vision Committee: Third Annual Trends and Predictions Reports
What are the top three issues that worry resilience professionals? Do financial services have an edge over other sectors in understanding and managing risk? Are the concerns of U.S. and European governments and businesses starting to diverge? Do resilience professionals struggle to make their case on issues that are not directly technology related? Are international […] View More
Exec Survey: 24% ‘Don’t Know’ How to Prep for Incoming EU Cyber Regulations
For many organizations in the world doing business in Europe, cyber risk has jumped to the top of the agenda, as companies prep for the European Union’s upcoming data regulations. But nearly a quarter of these organizations don’t know what their next step should be. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), going into effect […] View More
Hurricane-Force Gusts Damage Ireland as Ophelia Makes Landfall in UK
Storm Ophelia, a post-tropical cyclone that started as a hurricane in the Atlantic, blasted Ireland and other parts of the United Kingdom with winds as high as 97mph – possibly the worst storm to hit the British Isles in 50 years. Around 120,000 homes and buildings were left without power as the country went into lockdown […] View MoreCA Wildfires Create Resource and Information Sharing Networks in Wine Country
The wildfires that tore through northern California have caused damage and loss of life that are still being calculated as firefighters continue working to contain the blaze. Many area businesses are trying to assess their losses and plan their recovery – particularly the Napa Valley wine industry. Between 30 and 60 wineries were destroyed or […] View More
DRI China Hosts Successful DRI-BJ2017 Event
Congratulations to DRI China for the success of its recent event, DRI-BJ2017! The conference, held in Beijing on Sept. 21-22, brought together business continuity and resilience professionals throughout Asia for education, discussion, and recognition. This year’s conference theme, “Focusing on innovation and business continuity management during economic transformation,” brought discussion of the implementation of China’s […] View More
Tropical Storm Nate: Its Passage Through Central America
By Karol Cordero, CBCP Marketing Director for Latin America, DRI International First Harvey, followed by Irma and Maria, and now we meet Nate … the planet is talking to us and we must listen. What began as a tropical depression affected Costa Rica, Nicaragua and the rest of Central American countries as a tropical storm […] View More
Puerto Rico: Shortage of Power, Critical Medical Supplies Post-Hurricane Maria
3.4 million Puerto Rico residents are still struggling to access fuel and power two weeks after Hurricane Maria, while another crisis brews regarding access to critical medical devices and supplies. Currently, Puerto Rico expects 500,000 barrels of diesel and nearly one million barrels of gasoline to arrive to help with the lack of power for […] View MoreThat Biggest-Ever Yahoo Hack Was Even Bigger Than You Heard
Remember the 2013 Yahoo hack, where the company claimed a billion user accounts had been breached? A new disclosure shows they were way off – it was actually all three billion accounts. This is certainly bad news for Yahoo and its users, but it’s potentially even worse for Verizon, the company’s new parent. Yahoo is […] View More
Supply Chains Face Logistic ‘Perfect Storm’ in Hurricane Irma
Are you truly ready to face down a severe weather event? Even facilities that have coped with storms in the past and prepared for the future have found themselves fighting an uphill battle, as shown by Florida-based stores’ dealings with Hurricane Irma. Regional grocery chain Publix, which had added generators to 98% of its stores […] View MoreDRI Italy to Host Conference in Milan Oct. 26
Resilience professionals in Europe, mark your calendars for Oct. 26, when DRI Italy will host a free conference in Milan, Italy. Titled “Societal Resilience,” the conference is aimed to update business continuity professionals on emerging trends and innovations, including Factory 4.0 and IoT. The impact of the new EU privacy regulation will also be discussed. […] View More
Mexico City Earthquake: Rescue and Recovery Underway
On Tuesday, a powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck southeast of Mexico City, causing heavy and prolonged shaking across central Mexico on the anniversary of a similarly powerful quake in 1985. At least 217 people have died, while untold others have been trapped in the 44 severely damaged or destroyed buildings. Rescue teams including 3,400 soldiers, […] View More
DRI’s Al Berman on Equifax Breach ‘Ineptitude’
The facts: Equifax, a consumer credit reporting agency that collects and aggregates information on over 800 million individual consumers and more than 88 million businesses worldwide, was breached which may involve up to 143 million customer accounts. Additionally, credit card numbers for about 209,000 people were exposed, as was “personal identifying information” on roughly 182,000 […] View MoreCongratulations to the DRI CANADA 2017 Awards of Excellence Recipients!
The DRI CANADA Awards of Excellence honour individuals who are leaders and innovators in the fields of Business Continuity and Technology Recovery (BC/DR). DRI CANADA believes that it is our duty to recognize and celebrate excellence and we have committed to continuing the Awards of Excellence program to achieve this strategic goal. The 2017 Award […] View More
Crisis Management: Dangerous Risk Triggers
Guest post by Merleen Yap, CBCP Member of GRC Committee, SID How management and staff handles and responds to stakeholders determines the make or break of the organisation’s brand. It is their call of duty to respond in the best interest that the brand of the organization does not get damaged too greatly. Federal Emergency […] View MorePost-Harvey and Irma: Assessing the Damage
Now that Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have passed, the affected region is in the midst of assessing the damages, and the impacts to its businesses and economy in the short and long term. Returning to Power In the immediate aftermath of Irma, millions were left without power. While some large facilities – such as hospitals […] View More
Hurricanes and Hospitals: A First-Hand Report on Preparedness
Previous large-scale events like Katrina and Sandy have taught us to look to healthcare facilities for lessons in preparing for the worst and responding to the overwhelming force of a natural disaster when it arrives. In responding to Hurricane Harvey, about 16 hospitals had closed by Aug. 31 due to flooding, and nearly 1,000 patients […] View More
#FuerzaMéxico Following the September 7 Earthquake
At 11:49 p.m. (Mexico City time) on Thursday, September 7, an earthquake of 8.1 magnitude was registered in Mexico. The epicenter of the quake was located at the southern part of the country (111 kilometers from Chiapas). In Mexico City, there was no significant damage, despite the fact that the level surpassed the devastating earthquake of 1985. […] View More
Online Workshop: Learn About Updates to the DRI Professional Practices
Get the inside track on the updates to DRI’s Professional Practices for Business Continuity Management in a new online workshop! The Professional Practices are the most utilized standard and the cornerstone of continuity programs worldwide. As such, it is critical for continuity professionals to understand recent changes to the Professional Practices and the profession as a whole. […] View MoreHurricane Harvey Aftermath: Tracking Its Impact
As the Houston area begins the slow process of recovery following the catastrophic damage caused by Hurricane Harvey, and the southeastern U.S. braces for Irma, here is a look at some of the most immediate effects of the storm and their repercussions for the region and beyond. Business Response DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky […] View More
Mac Users Beware: Malware is Finally Coming For You
For years, a point of pride for Apple users was the Mac’s resistance to malware, but sadly, those days are over. According to recent data, there has been a 220% increase in Mac malware over the last year! Historically, Windows has been the easier operating system to infect with malware, but in recent years, Apple […] View MoreCybersecurity Becoming a Top Business Priority in Healthcare
The healthcare sector may be turning a corner on how it views cybersecurity, according to new research. Here’s how it’s prioritizing data protection — and which areas still have it worried. A new report from the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) says more and more hospitals are taking cybersecurity as a significant necessity for […] View More
New DRI White Paper: Women in Business Continuity Management
DRI International has released a new white paper on Women in the Business Continuity Management field, free to download in the DRI Resource Library! Based on the results of some 1,000 respondents to a survey conducted by the Women in Business Continuity Management Committee, the white paper examines the experiences of women in the BCM […] View More
A Message to Harvey Responders from DRI’s President
As we hear more and more about the devastation in Texas, we’re also hearing from our DRI Certified Professionals in the field who are responding to this crisis. We are grateful that so many of you have taken the time during this acute phase of the response to check in with us. From notes that […] View More
DRI International Maps Professional Practices to U.N. Disaster Risk Reduction Sendai Framework
White Paper Provides Roadmap for Organizations to Implement Sendai Framework New York, NY, August 24 – DRI International, the world’s foremost business continuity certification and education organization, has released its latest white paper – developed as part of its work as the head of the Education and Training Theme for the United Nations Office for […] View MoreJuly Weather: Asia Flooding While North America and Europe Catch Fire
Seasonal flooding that started in June caused more havoc throughout Asia, while extreme heat and drought conditions created wildfires throughout the United States, Canada and Europe, according to the most recent Global Catastrophe Recap. Rainfall in China prolonged flooding, causing damage to hundreds of thousands of homes and leading to 200 people missing or dead. […] View More
September is National Preparedness Month!
September is a great time to promote and educate on preparedness in your organization — it’s National Preparedness Month, part of the Department of Homeland Security’s efforts to develop safer, more effective communities ready to respond in the event of an emergency. This year’s theme is “Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can.” Each week promotes […] View More
DRI’s Cyber Risk and IoT Webinar Now Online
If you missed DRI’s most recent webinar on Cyber Risk and the Internet of Things (IoT) – or you want to share it with a colleague – the entire presentation is now available online! We all know that the risk is real — everyday objects are increasingly able to send and receive data. But do […] View More
