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).
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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.
Are You Including Accountants in Your Risk Management Planning?
Developing a comprehensive enterprise risk management strategy means incorporating every level of business in the planning process – but your organization’s accounting department may be an underutilized resource. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has published a new report that looks at the role of the accounting profession in effective risk management. In particular, […] View More
What Crisis Management Lessons Can We Learn From the Florida Condo Collapse?
As investigations continue into what caused the recent collapse of a condominium in Surfside, FL, resilience professionals can view the incident as a series of lessons for how to handle a sudden, shocking emergency. On June 24, a 13-story condominium building outside of Miami collapsed, resulting in at least 97 deaths and many more victims […] View More
Report: Supply Chain Disruptions Cost Companies $184 Million Each Year
Between COVID-19, the Suez Canal blockage, and other surprise disruptions, the past two years haven’t been easy on the global supply chain. A recent international survey estimates a hefty price for organizations as a result – one that goes beyond money. The Interos Annual Global Supply Chain Report surveyed 900 senior IT, IT security and […] View More
Were You Hit in the Kaseya Ransomware Attack? NSA Offers Next Steps
As many as 1,500 businesses may have been impacted by the recent cyberattack on software firm Kaseya VSA – possibly the largest ransomware attack in history. As a response, the U.S. government has outlined a series of resources and advice for those affected. On July 2, hackers compromised Kaseya, a Miami-based tech services company with […] View More
Financial Sector on Climate Risks: ‘What We Don’t Know Can Hurt Us’
Being able to plan for disasters means having the right data to start from. For the financial sector, that’s become one of their biggest frustrations. According to a recent survey of 122 financial institutions (including global banks, insurers, and asset management firms), the greatest hurdle toward addressing climate risk impacts is a lack of data: […] View More
Read the June 2021 Crisis Response Journal – Special Subscription Offer for DRI Certified Professionals
The latest edition of the Crisis Response Journal is now available for download from our Library! This issue features an article by DRI Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird investigating whether working from home is a useful stop-gap, or the right way forward. DRI has partnered with CRJ to provide DRI Certified Professionals access to a […] View More
Emerging Out of COVID-19, Restarting Facilities May Carry Serious Risks
As organizations start bringing employees back to work in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one big risk question you should ask is: can your facilities handle it? Because the pandemic led to budget cuts and mothballed facilities for businesses like oilfield services, restarting suspended operations could be the greatest risks for property and specialty […] View More
Heat Waves and Power Failures Are Creating a Deadly Summer Threat in U.S. Cities
In recent years, summer heat waves have gotten worse, bringing an increase in power failures with them. Now new research has identified another severe threat to city workers during the hottest months of the year. According to research published in Environmental Science and Technology, computer models studied three large U.S. cities – Atlanta, Detroit and […] View MoreMore CISOS Are Expecting a Cyberattack – But How Many Feel Prepared For It?
In the wake of the recent Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, many organizations are asking if they’re truly prepared for a cyberattack themselves. According to a new global survey, the answers aren’t encouraging. The first annual 2021 Voice of the CISO Report surveyed more than 1,400 CISOs (Chief Information Security Officers) for mid- to large-sized organizations across […] View More
Register Now for DRI’s 30 June Webinar on Resilience in the UK
For DRI’s latest webinar we look at the relationship between organizational and operational resilience, and the regulations in-between, with three of the UK’s top professionals: Dr Aaron Gracey, Managing Director of Squared Apples, will introduce listeners to the concept of Organisational Resilience and how organisations should start to review how they develop their frameworks in […] View More
