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).
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.
UNDRR Announces New ARISE Global Board Members
DRI President Chloe Demrovsky to Serve For Three-Year Term New York, NY, June 24, 2020 — The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction’s (UNDRR) private sector alliance, ARISE, has announced the latest members of its Global Board, including Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky. They were elected from a field […] View More
Is Your Zoom Meeting Truly Secure? The Latest COVID-19 Phishing Trend
Cybercriminals have been taking advantage of the looser security that pandemic-related, work-from-home has provided — launching malware, phishing attacks, and more. Now a new pattern is emerging: targeting telecommunications platforms. If you’ve been using Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet to connect with your co-workers or family, it’s time to be vigilant. While previous COVID-19 related […] View More
How COVID-19 Is Hurting Global Weather Predictions
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, its impact is being felt in surprising and unexpected areas. Case in point: our ability to accurately predict the weather is taking a serious hit – and just in time for hurricane season. One lesser-known function of global air traffic is how it collects weather data. Thousands of airliners and […] View More
Climate Disasters on the Horizon, Most Companies Unprepared…And Possible to Blame
While all eyes are on the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change remains an existential threat to the planet – and most companies are unprepared for how it will impact them. A natural disaster could conceivably cause heavy damage to a company’s bottom line, and a recent FM Global survey of hundreds of CEOs and CFOs revealed […] View More
Check Out the DRI Hiring Guide – Now Updated with International Salary Info
During this uncertain time, one thing is still perfectly clear: the role of business continuity is more in demand than ever all around the world. DRI’s Hiring Guide is designed to help organizations to better understand what that role entails and more effectively tap into the right talent pool. We’ve updated it to include salary […] View More
The Covid-19 Domino Effect, What’s Next? Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“That the Covid-19 pandemic would have cascading impacts was predictable. But what’s next and why? To find out, I spoke with Trond Undheim, futurist, CEO, professor at MIT and author of the forthcoming The Pandemic Aftermath: How Coronavirus Changes Global Society. What he has to say should give you cause for concern.” Read DRI CEO Chloe […] View More
Telework is Part of the ‘New Normal’ – These Are the Challenges That Come With It
When the coronavirus pandemic first hit, organizations around the world scrambled to build an infrastructure to help their employees work from home. Months later, how has telework affected organizations and their security? Surveying 500 IT professionals in North America and Europe, many reported seeing improvements in performance – in fact, 49% of respondents said employee […] View More
Read the June Crisis Response Journal – Special Subscription for Certified Professionals
The latest edition of the Crisis Response Journal is now available for download from our Library! This issue features articles focused on COVID-19 response, supply chain surges, disaster management through the lens of Godzilla, and much more. DRI has partnered with CRJ to provide DRI Certified Professionals access to a PDF version of the most […] View More
Reopening During COVID-19: DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky on GARP Risk Podcast
DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky was a featured guest on the GARP Risk Podcast, discussing the risks of reopening businesses during an ongoing pandemic. “Shutting down the global economy in the age of Covid-19 was tough. Reopening is proving even harder. How should organizations continue operating in this new normal? What are best practices and lessons learned […] View More
How Resilient is Your Organization to a Business Disaster?
The Resilience Association’s Steve Yates has provided a new post, “How Resilient is Your Organization to a Business Disaster?” “Nowadays, sophisticated man-made and technological services are an indispensable part of our daily life. Therefore, market leading organizations using these capabilities should by now have taken the step to move from “contingency to continuity”. The next, more challenging […] View More
