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.
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.
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.
April Thunderstorms and Flooding Created Billions in Damages
All around the world, severe storms caused devastation in April, according to the most recent Global Catastrophe Recap. At least five separate storm systems created severe thunderstorm conditions in the U.S., causing massive damage in the central and eastern regions. During the second week of April, nearly 70 tornadoes touched down, while baseball-sized hail rained […] View More
Where is the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Professionals?
Every day there’s a new story about a data breach, ransomware, IoT hack, or some other cybersecurity headache, which means there’s no shortage of job opportunities. But though millennials are probably the most tech-savvy generation yet, that doesn’t mean they’re ready to jump on board. In a recent survey of 524 millennials, only 9% said […] View More
2018 Wildfire Season: Be Prepared for Bigger Fire Damage
The 2017 wildfire season was devastating for the western United States and Canada, and a recent study says to expect bigger fires and more damage in 2018 and beyond. But when it comes to weather risks like these, too many organizations aren’t taking preparation seriously enough. University of Arizona researchers say to expect significant growth […] View More
DRI Kenya Announces Its First Business Continuity Courses in Nairobi
We are very pleased to announce that DRI Kenya, which has worked tirelessly to bring resilience education and training to the central and east Africa regions, will be providing its first Business Continuity courses held in Kenya this July! The courses: Business Continuity (BCLE 2000) Nairobi, Kenya July 9-13, 2018 Business Continuity Review (BCP 501) […] View More
DRI Presents at Caribbean Central American Action Event
DRI is at the 2018 Disaster Management Workshop Series (DMWS)! In the wake of the extraordinary destruction experienced in parts of the Caribbean during the 2017 hurricane season, this year’s workshops take on added urgency as the region moves towards the 2018 season and the very real concern that we may be entering a period […] View More
Brexit Transition Creates Supply Chain and Continuity Woes
As Brexit transition planning continues, many UK and European businesses find themselves having to prepare for added supply chain and other business continuity headaches including rising costs and staffing issues. Here are a few of the ongoing concerns: Because of Brexit uncertainty, some businesses are passing on the increase in supply chain costs onto customers. […] View More
Here We Go Again: Expect an Active 2018 Hurricane Season
Early predictions are already in for the upcoming hurricane season, which begins June 1. It’s going to be hard to top last year, but 2018 is still expected to be one to brace for. The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project says to expect another busy season with […] View More
Free DRI Webinar May 16 – Hear First-Hand Lessons in Public-Private Partnerships During a Disaster
Register now for DRI’s next free webinar “Real Recovery Lessons and a Partnership that Passed the Test,” coming May 16 at 2:00 p.m. ET! When a sudden devastating flood put a public-private partnership to the test, results were remarkable! Join Ryan Miller, CBCP, CBCLA, Director of Emergency Management for Howard County, MD, and Larry Twele, […] View More
Devastating Ransomware Attack Hobbles Atlanta
Days after hackers released ransomware on Atlanta’s municipal computer network, sending employees back to the days of pen and paper, the city has struggled to return to normalcy. The hacking group SamSam demanded a ransom of $51,000 paid in bitcoin to unlock the system. The group locks up its victims’ files with encryption, temporarily changes […] View More
Corporate Hack Roundup: Panera Bread, Boeing, and More
A slew of cybersecurity news have made the rounds in the past week, illuminating just how vulnerable companies — and consequently, their customers — are to online threats. Some of the most notable cases: Panera Bread: A security flaw in the restaurant chain’s website left millions of customers’ information exposed, including username, first and last name, […] View More
