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.
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.
The Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: Editorial
By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer, DRI International The landscape for the rest of 2019 is certainly looking challenging. Growth is down in China, markets in the US are falling and a range of problems in Europe (not exclusively related to Brexit) give financial experts much to worry about. Perhaps, worst of all, is the […] View More
GDPR Webinar: Follow-Up Q&A
On Nov. 29, 2018, DRI presented the webinar “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. Discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity were DRI Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird, along with Ovidiu Diaconescu, and Luuk Akkermans. As a follow-up to the presentation, one attendee asked: “Most other Data Protection Law’s […] View More
The Future Vision Committee’s 2019 Predictions Webinar Now Available Online
Did you miss our most recent webinar, “Trends and Predictions from DRI’s Future Vision Committee: How to Prepare for 2019”? If you did — or if you want to share it with a colleague — it’s now available on our website. Join Future Vision Committee members Lyndon Bird, Richard Knowlton, and Patrick Alcantara, along with DRI […] View More
Brexit Roundup: Prepping for a ‘No-Deal’ Supply Chain and Manufacturing Disruption
With a Brexit agreement still seemingly unattainable, businesses are preparing for a future of uncertainty for manufacturing, supply chains, and the ultimate impact on consumers. Due to the lack of an agreed-upon plan for Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union A “no-deal” Brexit agreement is looming for the end of March, many businesses have found […] View More
Meet the Brexit Stockpilers
From The Guardian: “Some people are stockpiling food, medicine and even pet treats in anticipation of mass shortages after a no-deal Brexit. Are they overreacting, or should we be following their example?” Read more. View More
DRI’s Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report: Major Impacts by Region
The DRI International Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report provides a global perspective and comprehensive trends analysis of how resilience professionals view their industry and the external factors that are shaping it. But every region defines its risks differently. Here’s the current landscape. The DRI Future Vision Committee analyzed probability and impact responses for each […] View MoreRegister Now for Our Upcoming GDPR Webinar
Join DRI on Nov. 29 for “GDPR: Considerations for Continuity Professionals,” our first webinar designed for European audiences. We will be discussing GDPR and its implications across business continuity. We will hear first from Lyndon Bird, DRI’s Chief Knowledge Officer, who will provide background on the regulation and its considerations. Lyndon will be joined 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
DRI Speaking Engagements – July 9, 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. DRI One-Day Conference Series Hosted by the University of Kentucky 08/3/18 Lexington, KY The latest in DRI’s regional conference series will feature subject matter expert […] View More
Not the Beer! CO2 Supply Shortage Puts UK Stores on Food and Drink Rations
A shortage in the supply chain can have wide-ranging effects, as evidenced by a lack of carbon dioxide that stretches back to the fertilizer industry, and is affecting everything from food packaging to the amount of beer making its way onto grocery shelves. The UK wholesaler Booker is limiting its customers – including grocery stores […] View More
