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.
Register Now!
Join us for the must-attend DRI annual conference for business continuity and resilience professionals taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada Feb 17-20, 2019.
Thought Leadership
Through committees and other initiatives, we publish research and insights about the profession. Explore our library and other resources.
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.
Resources for Government/Policymakers
DRI can provide expert guidance, policy advice and training for government entities and organizations looking to partner with government agencies.
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.
DRI 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
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 More
Typhoon 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 More
Coming 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
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 More
Phishing 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
