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.
Disaster Recovery International Foundation Helps Military, Veterans Worldwide During COVID-19 Quarantine
NEW YORK, New York – May 29, 2020 – As COVID-19 gripped the world, many military service members, who were slated to leave the service soon, were severely impacted by the pandemic as workdays were reduced and many were told to stay at home. Additionally, DOD installations around the world put on hold their critical […] View More
COVID-19’s Top Risks: Economy, Ecology, Society, and Technology
In the short term, the emerging COVID-19 risks that resilience professionals need to be most concerned about include economic failures, sustainability losses, unemployment anxieties, and cyber threats, according to a new report from the World Economic Forum. Polling nearly 350 risk professionals about the outlook for the next 18 months, the four key areas of […] View More
Why Resilience Must Drive COVID-19 Recovery According To Risk Experts – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Leaders across business and government are reevaluating the status quo and evaluating lessons learned as we emerge from the initial Covid-19 lockdown phase. They will make strategic decisions that will have long-term impacts and outlive the pandemic. What have we learned and what should they consider when reevaluating preparedness overall and supply chain decisions in […] View More
Above-Normal 2020 Hurricane Season Predicted
2020’s hurricane season – which begins June 1 – may be a particularly active one, due to multiple climate factors coalescing in the Atlantic, according to the latest predictions by the NOAA Climate Prediction Center. Forecasting a range of 13 to 19 named storms (6 to 10 of which could become hurricanes with winds of […] View More
What Do You Need To Know Before Reopening? Consider This Starter Kit
If your organization is making its plans to reopen during the pandemic, do you know what to expect? This FEMA Exercise Starter Kit can help you navigate the complexities of returning to full operations. The kit includes a sample facilitator guide and conduct slides that are designed to be adapted and customized for your own […] View More
Ripple Effects: How Regional Natural Disasters Can Be Felt Around the World
Natural disasters don’t only have an impact on their immediate area. They can also affect distant cities and regions, due to global trade networks, according to recent research at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies. The study found that local environmental impacts, including damage to factories and other facilities, can trigger secondary damage […] View More
How Secure Are Your Work-From-Home Services?
As organizations attempt to navigate unplanned work-from-home services, it’s important to develop strategies to avoid exposing themselves to cybersecurity dangers. The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has provided guidance for work-from-home, “Selecting and Safely Using Collaboration Services for Telework.” “With limited access to government furnished equipment (GFE) such as laptops and secure smartphones, the use […] View More
How COVID-19 Will Impact the California Wildfire Season
Forecasters are already predicting a higher-than-normal wildfire season for Northern California this year. But with the coronavirus pandemic still underway, will there be enough firefighters to manage the threat? Health concerns among firefighters – including wildfire smoke that can impair the immune systems and base camps that can magnify risk of infection – have led […] View More
DRI’s President Joins All-Star Q&A on Climate Resilience
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky recently joined several top resilience professionals for a live Twitter chat hosted by risk analytics group RMS. “Climate Change: Turning the Tide” invited them to weigh in on the big themes of climate resilience, and what it takes to build climate-resilient communities, economies and financial systems. Demrovsky was part […] View More
Upcoming May 14 Webinar: Cybersecurity & COVID-19 – The Current Landscape
While organizations are overwhelmed meeting the challenges of a pandemic, cyber criminals have found a perfect opportunity to attack. For its latest webinar on May 14 at 2:00 p.m. ET, DRI welcomes Dr. Pano Yannakogeorgos of the NYU Center for Global Affairs for an up-to-the-minute look at cybersecurity in the age of COVID-19. The Faculty […] View More
