Training Overview
See a summary of all our training options one page. All courses are currently available online.
Group Training
The leader in business continuity education and certification across many industries, DRI International offers team training designed to fit the needs of every organization, from private corporations to the public sector and everywhere in-between.
Higher Education
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.
Certification Overview
Certification is a two-part process; verification of knowledge and confirmation of experience.
Value of Certification
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.
Digital Badge Program
Learn more about how to unlock your DRI digital badge and display your DRI certification to enhance your online professional profile today.
Maintain Certification
Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an annual maintenance fee as well as Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAP).
Be a part of the premier business continuity conference. Join us at DRI2025 in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-5, 2025. Check back for more information.
Meet DRI
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.
Thought Leadership
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
Webinars
DRI International webinars cover vital resilience issues, engaging and informing professionals in the field. See what's coming up next and view previously broadcast presentations here.
Hiring Guide
Learn how to hire the right business continuity professionals that will enable your organization to withstand any crisis and come through even stronger with the DRI Hiring Guide. Download now.
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.
DRI in the News
We reach out and engage as many audiences as possible using broad media coverage to provide a forum for discussion. We serve as a trusted resource to other professions and the general public.
How Does Employee Stress Impact Cybersecurity?
Employees are commonly known as one of the weaker links in an organization’s cybersecurity – after all, it’s easier to trick people into giving them network access than attempting an actual breach. But understanding why employees make these mistakes can have a major effect on improving security in the long run.
A recent study, “The Psychology of Human Error,” shows how distraction, stress and fatigue influence a person’s ability to make good cybersecurity. Given that 2020 has been a remarkably stressful year, and that 88% of data breaches are caused by human error, this information may be vital to ensuring an organization’s protection.
The researchers looked at cybersecurity issues such as phishing emails or sending an email to the wrong person – a common security problem, as 25% had clicked on phishing links and 58% reported misdirecting email. Among the reasons for making such mistakes:
And weary workers aren’t rare – 93% say they’re tired and stressed at some point during the workweek, while 46% reported experiencing burnout.
“Understanding how stress impacts behavior is critical to improving cybersecurity,” said Stanford University researcher Jeff Hancock. “When people are stressed, they tend to make mistakes or decisions they later regret. Sadly, hackers prey on this vulnerability. Businesses need to educate employees on how hackers might take advantage of their stress and explain the scams people could be susceptible to.”
Age can also be a factor – 50% of workers under 30 years old reported making such mistakes, while only 10% of workers over 51 said they had. It may be because the older workers have more experience – but it may also be because the younger workers are more aware of making the mistake and more willing to admit it. In either case, the study recommended companies tailor their security training for different age groups.
Ironically, it was employees in the technology industry that were more likely to click on phishing emails. Tech also had the highest percentage of employees agreeing there is an expectation to respond to emails quickly.
