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 GDPR Has Teeth’: Chief Knowledge Officer Lyndon Bird on British Airways’ £183m Fine
“Suddenly all types of business are at risk, as a landmark ruling from the UK information security regulator the ICO (Information Commissioners Office) to fine British Airways £183m for last year’s breach of its security systems has caused shock-waves across the global business community.” DRI Chief Knowledge Officer and Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird […] View More
What’s the Biggest Threat to Your Organization? Tell Us in This Quick Survey — You Could Win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Extreme weather disasters, infrastructure failures, cyber attacks…. Resilience professionals have no shortage of threats to focus on. What’s at the top of your list? Take this short survey to let us know what’s keeping you up at night! You will also be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card! Your replies […] View More
DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky Selected as a Term Member of the Council on Foreign Relations
Congratulations to Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO, on her recent term membership to the Council on Foreign Relations! She is looking forward to participating in these high-level dialogues on foreign policy and international relations particularly on issues relating to national security. Founded in 1921, CFR is a leading foreign policy organization independent, nonpartisan membership […] View More
Bring DRI’s Next Regional Conference to Your Alma Mater
DRI’s one-day regional conference series is a great way for resilience professionals to network and learn from exciting subject matter experts in a collegiate environment. And we’d love to host our next event at your alma mater! Reach out and let us know more about the college or university where you developed your passion for […] View More
The Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning: July Editorial
By Lyndon Bird Chief Knowledge Officer, DRI International There are two risks that have concerned me for a while and to which the resilience community have not always given sufficient attention. They both relate to the increasing complexity of technology, firstly our failure to fully understand what that technology is really doing and secondly the […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: July 8, 2019
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. The Resilient Woman 07/31/2019 – 07/31/2019 London, United Kingdom This event is in conjunction with DRI’s UK partner, the Resilience Association (formerly BANG). For Rina […] View More
‘Hellish’ Heatwave Coming to Europe
Europe is about to stare down an unprecedented heatwave next week, and that could spell trouble for the population and increase risk of forest fires. What steps are being taken to prepare? Temperatures could reach or exceed 40C throughout the continent, as hot air from the Sahara is being brought over by a stalled storm […] View More
DRI Speaking Engagements: June 24, 2019
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. Critical Facilites Summit 9/24/2019 Join senior-level professionals responsible for the design, construction, management and operations of all mission critical facilities at the 7th annual Critical […] View More
International Glossary for Resilience: Now Online and Interactive!
DRI International is proud to announce a new upgrade for the International Glossary for Resilience: You can now easily search for terms alphabetically and by keyword on our interactive web page! The International Glossary for Resilience is a language guide designed to improve communications and increase clarity across the business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience community. Carefully […] View More
Is Your Company The Next Target (Or Google Or Argentina) Of A Massive IT Failure? – Chloe Demrovsky for Forbes
“Bloomberg reported that an internal Target glitch may cost the company up to $50 million. Cybersecurity incidents perpetrated by malicious actors may make the headlines more often because they are full of crime and international mystery. However, a plain old technology failure that is related to internal problems such as lack of investment or human error can […] View More
