Why DRI?

The Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International www.drii.org) is the oldest and largest educational and certification not-for-profit organization committed to promoting a base of common knowledge for the Global Continuity Management industry. DRI International is the only Business Continuity Certification Body recognized by APEC (Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation); ISO and throughout Industries as the global preferred leader in the education & certification of business continuity profession.

  • DRI's Mission for more than 20 years :
    • To educate professionals in the best practices for Business Continuity
    • To maintain a common body of knowledge for Business Continuity
    • To certify individuals in the discipline of Business Continuity
    • To promote the credibility & professionalism in Business Continuity
  • The Industry's Premier Education & Certification Body
  • DRI International has over 9,000 Certified INDIVIDUALS in good standing in over 95 Countries.
  • DRI International conducts training courses in over 45 countries every year.

DRI International Collaboration:

  • Government Organizations
    • Chaired the Alfred P. Sloan Committee that drafted the Framework for Preparedness that has been the foundation for the Title IX Implementation.
    • Member U.S. Chamber of Commerce Homeland Security Task Force
    • Member of the Council of Experts for ANSI-ANAB who will set the credentialing standard for certifying bodies for PS-Prep
    • Member of FEMA National Advisory Council Private Sector Subcommittee
    • Member of Advisory Committee for Congressionally funded Project for National Security Reform
  • Non-Government Organizations
    • Member of the NFPA 1600 Technical Committee
    • Member of the BS25999 - ASIS Technical Committee
    • Participant RIMS (Risk Insurance Managers Society) PERK (Professional Exchange of Risk Knowledge) Program
    • Cooperative Education Credit Sharing with ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association)
    • Cooperative Education Credit Sharing with (ISC)2 - (International Information Systems Security Certification Consortium, Inc.)
    • Audit Course Development and Training for Auditors with NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association)
    • Meeting with Special Assistant to The President for Homeland Security Standards Policy
    • Chairman of Safe America Drill Down for Safety