Training Overview
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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
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Maintain Certification
Maintaining your DRI International certification carries two requirements; an annual maintenance fee as well as Continuing Education Activity Points (CEAP).
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Meet DRI
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Thought Leadership
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
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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.
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Supply Chain Risk Looms Large – But Are the Response Capabilities Overhyped?
After the past few years of disruptions, a huge majority of resilience professionals view supply chain risk as a top priority. But new research says the most popular fixes may not be able to match expectations.
In a recent survey by the Neustar International Security Council, 78% of security professionals said their reliance on cloud-based services has increased post-pandemic, along with their reliance on third-party services. As a result, 76% said they now view supply chain risk as a top security priority.
This third-party entanglement is the reason so many expressed concern about increased risks – 73% believe they or their customers are exposed to some degree of risk as a result of this integration. And while the majority of those polled are confident in their contingency plans in case of disruption, 24% do not feel confident about their organization’s response.
Because of the disruptions over the past few years, managing against supply chain risk has become increasingly important – but it’s just as important for risk professionals to manage expectations of current capabilities, according to Gartner’s most recent Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy. This report tracks the “peak of inflated expectations,” where early successes are highlighted, but expectations rise above current capabilities.
Said Noha Tohamy, Gartner Supply Chain VP Analyst:
“Today’s levels of disruption in global supply chains and price inflation have transformed existing notions of resilient operations. Challenges such as those from active conflict, severe weather, cybercrime, trade policy uncertainty and other risks, make improving supply chains’ resilience a key priority. At the same time, the pressure to manage traditional key performance indicators, such as cost still remains.”
So while resilience professionals should utilize every tool available to them, it’s also important not to expect a silver bullet, and to keep a close watch on those tools they put in place.
