DRI in the News

While business continuity is the process of maintaining operations during a disaster, disaster recovery is the technical process of restoring connectivity after an outage, explains Al Berman, president of the DRI Foundation, a charitable arm of the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International. “The world does survive without technology for ... Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, is proud to announce the 2024 DRI Awards of Excellence winners for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. Read More...

"We have the privilege of hosting the hardest working and most dedicated professionals in the resilience community"... Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 DRI Awards of Excellence for their achievements in the business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management fields. The awards were revealed at a special gala event held duri ... Read More...

Karol Cordero, Directora de Recursos Globales del DRI, una organización sin fines de lucro especializada en la preparación y recuperación ante desastres, compartió las claves de las 10 Prácticas Profesionales para la Gestión de Continuidad del Negocio. Read More...

"While we can never predict exactly what the year will bring, but we believe 2024 will help define the years that follow," said Lyndon Bird, FVC Chair. "Compounding the possibilities in technology, geopolitics, the environment and other issues, this will also be a major election year across the globe, adding more weight to these matters." Read More...

The report provides a look ahead to major global issues that resilience professionals may deal with in the coming year. Read More...

The report provides an in-depth look ahead to major global issues that resilience professionals may deal with in the coming year. It was developed by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field. Read More...

“Planning for the future is a core tenet of the resilience profession,” said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO. “The Predictions Report helps us start the year with an eye on what’s coming, and while some topics may already be on our radar, there are always some surprising issues we may need to consider.” Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has published its Ninth Annual Predictions Report – resilience predictions for the profession, by the profession. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky appeared on Scripps News to discuss the real cost for climate change refugees. Watch Now...

“In recent decades, we have seen paradoxical population booms in climate-risk-prone Southern cities particularly in Texas. Cities like Houston and San Antonio but also Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida are attracting investment in spite of being vulnerable to extreme weather including wildfires, extreme heat and flooding from hurricanes and tr ... Read More...

The survey also focused on longer-term strategic issues. Much like previous years, the topics of most concern are "uncontrolled/unregulated emerging technologies" and "trust in organizations and institutions." However, the fastest growing concern is "lack of natural resources to sustain a modern economy." Read More...

"Once again we had an overwhelming response from professionals, providing us a highly detailed view of the current resilience landscape," said Lyndon Bird, DRI Chief Knowledge Officer and FVC Chair. Read More...

“The annual Trends Report gives us valuable insight into how the past year has shaped our profession, and how we can meet those challenges,” said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO. Read More...

Supported by the DRI Future Vision Committee (FVC), a group of international thought leaders in the field, it is based on a survey of more than 500 professionals across all industries and sectors, the largest response in the report’s history. Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience education and certification, has published its Ninth Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report. The report provides an independent analysis of current and emerging risks as viewed by those directly involved in resilience management. Read More...

“A committee of subject matter experts worked long and hard to ensure that this latest version provides resilience professionals with the most up-to-date practices, reflecting their needs.” Read More...

Since the last set of revisions in 2017, the resilience discipline has grown to be more holistic and inclusive as has the technical and business vocabulary. Highlights of the changes and additions include: More information on identifying various cyber threats and strategies for remediation by integrating cybersecurity activities into business co ... Read More...

This extensive revision of substance, form, and function was undertaken as part of DRI’s ongoing efforts to maintain the relevance and utility of the Professional Practices. Read More...

“For the resilience profession, DRI’s Professional Practices are the building blocks for developing business continuity programs,” said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO. Read More...

Yesterday, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the appointment of 12 new members and two returning members to the agency's National Advisory Council, including DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky. Read More...

Artificial intelligence is a game-changer across various industries, and it’s effect on our approach to building organizational resilience is no exception, writes DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky (subscription required). Read More...

"As companies look for a way to meaningfully measure the impact of climate change on their operations, they are increasingly looking to their business continuity teams to provide that data," said Chloe Demrovsky, DRI President and CEO. Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, in association with the Harvard National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) has released a new white paper, analyzing the relationship between global resilience and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joins ScrippsNews' Lauren Magarino to discuss FEMA's role in helping communities prepare for and recover from disasters. Watch Now...

In this edition of CRJ, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky examines the effect of AI on organizational resilience, and how new tools can help us upgrade our approach; Future Vision Committee Chair Lyndon Bird and Harvard National Preparedness Leadership Initiative's Eric McNulty investigate the need for businesses to integrate business continuit ... Read More...

With Hurricane Idalia battering the Gulf Coast, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky spoke on the immediate impacts, preparedness and recovery efforts in Florida. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined The Debrief on ScrippsNews to discuss the fallout from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy announcement of Yellow Corp., the third largest small-freight trucking company in the U.S. Watch Now...

We’re in the dead center of summer, and as extreme climate change creates every type of challenge imaginable – floods, droughts, storms, wildfires – the question many business leaders may be asking is, “What can I do about it? Before you write off the weather as being beyond your control, read on to learn about why temperatures are rising a ... Read More...

In the business world, few of us were ready for the irrevocable shift that COVID-19 brought – and even fewer were expecting the cascading effects created by the Russia-Ukraine war. But in the world of risk and resilience, the mark of leadership is the ability to adapt to the unexpected and trust in a well-honed culture of preparedness, even when ... Read More...

When an attack on an electrical substation in Moore County, North Carolina left thousands in the state without power through the following week, it became a wakeup call throughout the country that our power grid is dangerously vulnerable. Read More...

The 50 honorees on Crain's list of Notable Leaders in Sustainability are pacesetters who are propelling the city's business community toward a greener future. [Subscription Required] Read More...

[Translated from Spanish] DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky spoke about [cyber resilience]at the Claro Tech Summit, in Cartagena: "Cybersecurity focuses on preventing an attack from happening, while cyber resilience assumes that this will not work, experience itself says that this happens all the time. So when the data is compromised, the que ... Read More...

With the planet seeing its hottest temperatures on record in the past week, DRI President and CEO joined ScrippsNews tonight to offer insights and advice on handling summer heat waves. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined the news program to discuss the extreme heat affecting parts of the U.S., and how urban communities can mitigate issues like heat islands. Watch Now...

In this episode, host Sebastian Rusk interviews Chloe Demrovsky, the President and CEO of DRI International. Chloe talks about the importance of building resilient communities to prepare for and recover from disasters, both natural and man-made. She shares insights into the key components of resilience, including risk assessment, emergency planning ... Listen Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined ScrippsNews' Weekend Debrief to discuss the recent wave of extreme cold across the northeastern U.S. and how communities and businesses should prepare themselves. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined Newsy to discuss bomb-cyclone preparedness. Watch Now...

With catastrophic flooding in California, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky spoke with NBC LX on the public safety concerns facing the region, as well as the national impacts on shipping, supply chains and food availability. Watch Now...

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has published its Eighth Annual Predictions Report - resilience predictions for the profession by the profession. It is available as a free download in DRI’s online library. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined the show to discuss disaster response, climate change, cybersecurity and more. Listen Now...

DRI International President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky spoke with Newsy about the drought conditions in southern California and how such extreme weather, while localized, can seriously affect the rest of the country. Watch Now...

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has published its Eighth Annual Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report, available as a free resource download in the online DRI Library. Read More...

"This power disruption is an unfortunate reminder that when infrastructure is not secured, the damage can be catastrophic for the surrounding area," said DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky. "Businesses and communities need to be fully aware of these vulnerabilities so they can better prepare for the impact of a possible failure." Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has announced the full speaker and session program for DRI2023, its annual event for resilience professionals, to be held at the Austin Marriot Downtown in Austin, TX, February 26 through March 1. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky discussed COP27 and how it will address the impact of loss and damage. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined Newsy Tonight to discuss Hurricane Ian, Lee County's delayed evacuation, and its impact on vulnerable populations. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky was interviewed regarding the latest in this year's devastating hurricane season. Listen Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky appeared on NBC LX to discuss the impact of Hurricane Ian on Florida and the need for resilience at both local and organizational levels. Watch Now...

A day before the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall, Puerto Rico was pummeled again by another storm, Fiona, a Category 1 hurricane that shut down the island's electric grid, leaving residents in the dark for days. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky appeared on MSNBC's "Way Too Early" program to discuss hurricane preparedness as Puerto Rico recovers from Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian batters Florida. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky appeared on Newsy to discuss hurricane preparedness as Puerto Rico recovers from Hurricane Fiona and Hurricane Ian batters Florida. Watch Now...

As treasury and finance executives navigate evolving global issues, the AFP 2022 Executive Institute, sponsored by PNC Bank, will equip leaders to develop risk management strategies and resilience in the face of uncertainty. Read More...

"A lot of my work is about applying the concept of resilience, or the ability to bounce back, across various spheres of influence, whether personal, professional, organizational, or systemic." Read More...

In the wake of Hurricane Fiona hitting Puerto Rico and doing additional damage to Canada's Atlantic Coast, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky visited Newsy's Weekend Debrief to discuss individual and organizational preparedness during the Atlantic hurricane season and infrastructure investments that can handle climate change. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined CBS to discuss the resilience efforts in Puerto Rico five years after Hurricane Maria. Watch Now...

Business continuity (BC) and disaster recovery (DR) are the yin and yang of the IT world. BC keeps systems running and data available despite interruptions or faults. DR brings systems back to normal operation after a disaster has occurred. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined Evening Debrief to discuss Hurricane Fiona, the five-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria and recovery and infrastructure issues Puerto Rico is still dealing with today. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined the podcast to discuss storm preparedness in Puerto Rico, Alaska and Japan, along with other resilience topics. Listen Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined Newsy to discuss the continuing water crisis in Jackson, MS, the need for investment in infrastructure, and the steps organizations and communities can take during this September's National Preparedness Month. Watch Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, president & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International, will open the Executive Institute Monday, Oct. 24, with a keynote session on the future trends in risk and resilience and the criticality for executives to navigate risks Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined Newsy to discuss the impact of the recent Mississippi floods, and September's National Preparedness Month. Watch Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky discussed the Mississippi floods - what caused water system fail, next options and steps, how long will it take to prepare, and has this happened before?

NewsNation - July 26, 2022

DRI President and CEO spoke with On-Balance's Leland Vittert on the subject of the ongoing international efforts to address climate change.

If your organization hasn’t given much thought to disaster recovery up until now, this is a great place to start. Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) is a nonprofit that helps businesses prepare for (and recover from) disasters. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky spoke with Newsy discussing the recent climate change actions taken by the U.S. government, the restrictions they face, and how the business sector should respond as a result. Watch Now...

Effective leaders need to be able to see the big picture. Chloe Demrovsky, president & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, is a globally recognized thought leader. She has been a commentator for national news outlets, presented on global risk at events across five continents and conducted on-site briefings for government officials. Listen Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined FOX 5 to discuss the increase in the cost of disasters and how businesses and community can prepare. Watch Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, with Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined FOX 5 to discuss the increase in the cost of disasters. Watch Now...

"In evaluating cyber consultants look for companies whose people have certifications such as Certified Information Security Manager and Certified Business Continuity Professional. Also, seek out providers who are members of the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) and the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI)." Read More...

It may be tempting to draw a line under the Covid-19 pandemic as the world slowly returns to pre-pandemic life, but this would be a mistake for resilience professionals, says Chloe Demrovsky in the Crisis Response Journal. Read More...

Cheddar News - July 5, 2022

DRI President Chloe Demrovsky joins Cheddar to discuss the Supreme Court's decision to limit the EPA's authority to set greenhouse gas limits on power plants and its long-range implication in the fight against climate change.

Certifications provide a form of validation for an IT professional's knowledge and expertise to help execute best practices and operations for an organization to survive and continue operations when there is an event that interrupts the business.

Here are some top business continuity certifications in 2022. Read More...

"Working with researchers from the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), my team at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University (NPLI) interviewed leaders from nine organizations in sectors including aviation, energy, healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, retail, and technology. In launching the 2021 stud ... Read More...

Wharton Business Daily - 2/23/22

DRI President Chloe Demrovsky appeared on the podcast to discuss how shutting down Nord Stream 2 will affect things like supply chain, fuel prices, and the automotive sector.

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky appeared on the program to discuss Russia/Ukraine impacts on supply chain and the U.S. economy, as well as the Nord Stream halt. Watch Now...

On the Presidents' Day Special, Ryan talked to Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, about the state of America's supply chain and how businesses are navigating return to work policies. Listen Now...

As store shelves run bare and consumers feel the impact of the supply chain crisis, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky discussed the recent availability issues and what to expect in the future with Fox News 5's Marina Marraco. Watch Now...

iHeartRadio - 12/25/21

DRI President Chloe Demrovsky appeared on iHeartRadio to discuss supply chain issues as they impacted the holidays.

iHeartRadio - MLK National Show - 1/14/21

DRI President Chloe Demrovsky appeared on iHeartRadio to discuss supply chain issues.

Certain products have been unavailable for long stretches now. Even very basic and essential items are reportedly out of stock from diapers to chicken wings. Why is this happening? The Covid-19 pandemic generally, and now the omicron variant specifically, is the overall reason. Read More...

“A different skill set is needed to communicate effectively as a leader in a virtual environment. This may be uncomfortable for leaders who aren’t used to putting themselves out there online. But like it or not, the expectation has been set. As you refine your list of individual professional priorities for 2022, don’t wait any longer to estab ... Read More...

President Biden will sit down with farmers today, looking to ease supply chain issues in the meat industry. The administration aims to combat the impact corporate consolidation has had on rising prices for consumers and lower earnings for farmers and ranchers. President Biden plans to leverage $1 billion to eliminate this bottleneck, along with hel ... Watch Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of DRI International. "This report offers an insightful look at the extraordinary responses by leaders in the public and private sectors, and will provide a roadmap for navigating the next crisis, whatever form it may take." Read More...

Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), the leading nonprofit in business continuity and resilience training, has joined with Harvard's National Preparedness Leadership Initiative (NPLI) to develop a new report, "Covid-19: An Analysis of Leadership Styles and Outcomes." This research uses the coronavirus pandemic to inform future preparedn ... Read More...

The COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland is coming to a close and countries are working on their climate commitments now. But the words “fossil fuels” have never been used in one of these agreements, says Chloe Demrovsky, president of Disaster Recovery Institute International. Demrovsky says countries will “peer pressure” each othe ... Watch Now...

The two-week COP26 climate conference has now ended with leaders reaching a deal, but so far the deal is getting mixed reviews from climate experts across the globe. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, explains that while the agreement is a step forward in some ways, the world still has much more to work ... Watch Now...

The COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland is coming to a close and countries are working on their climate commitments now. But the words “fossil fuels” have never been used in one of these agreements, says Chloe Demrovsky, president of Disaster Recovery Institute International. Demrovsky says countries will “peer pressure” each othe ... Watch Now...

The COP26 summit in Scotland is in its final days, and the U.N. has just released a draft of an agreement for more than 200 world leaders to sign on Friday. The draft urges nations to set more aggressive goals in cutting emissions, while also calling for coal to be phased out. Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of DRI International, joins Cheddar N ... Watch Now...

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky discusses a recent report from the World Resources Institute saying many of the world’s industries including energy, transportation and agriculture will need to make serious, systemic changes in order for the world to meet climate goals by 2030. Watch Now...

A recent report from the World Resources Institute says many of the world’s industries including energy, transportation and agriculture will need to make serious, systemic changes in order for the world to meet climate goals by 2030. Chloe Demrovsky from DRI International explains. Watch Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined Wake Up With Cheddar to break down how the plan to keep shipping ports open 24/7 could impact ongoing supply chain bottlenecks, as the holiday shopping season nears. Watch Now...

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio nationwide special featuring officials with the Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Attorneys General to discuss pandemic-related scams. Also, Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined the show to explain the supply-chain disruptions and shipping delay ... Listen Now...

t least 85 percent of the world's population is already seeing the effects of human-induced climate change. That's according to a new report by Nature that used machine learning to comb through roughly 100,000 studies of climate-related events from the 1950s through 2018. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute Internation ... Watch Now...

Moving along our organizational resilience journey, we focus on disaster recovery (DR), the perfect follow-up to business continuity (BC). The two go hand-in-hand, often referenced as BCDR, and both are key to your cyber resilience planning. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky appeared in the latest episode of the United Nations Office of Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) podcast "Voices in Resilience," reflecting on the role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction and business resilience, particularly in a year beset by challenges. Listen Now...

Last year it hit small businesses across the country, but some are preparing for improvements in 2021. Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of DisasterRecovery Institute International, attended LX News and explained what companies should expect in 2021 and how to do it. You can start preparing now. Read More...

Jerome Ryan: "Business continuity plans that were developed before or at the start of the pandemic served their purpose in the initial weeks and months following its onset. But the disruption to the workforce, business operations and technology has outpaced the projected timelines. What has followed is an acceleration of digital transformation init ... Read More...

Small- and medium-sized businesses should leverage certified professionals to develop business continuity plans that allow for continued operations.

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DRI President Chloe Demrovsky joins the show to discuss safely re-opening businesses during COVID-19. Watch Now...

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky offers recommendations for opening up businesses safely during the pandemic. Listen Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute. DRI is the oldest and largest nonprofit that helps organizations around the world prepare for and recover from disasters by providing education, accreditation, and thought leadership in business continuity, disaster recovery, cyber resilience and related fields. We discuss what happ ... Listen Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, joined AM Tampa Bay on how companies can open safely during COVID-19. Listen Now...

"I’ve been having interesting conversations with members of the risk and resilience community on managing return-to-work issues as we start to plan for the end of the Covid-19 crisis. While we now know that much work can be done from home, few leaders want to stay fully remote. According to PwC, three days per week in the office is emerging as t ... Read More...

Highlights from the day include keynote talks from .... Chloe Demrovsky, the youngest and first female chief executive to oversee and expand the Disaster Recovery Institute’s international network; Dyan Finkhousen, founder and CEO of Shoshin Works in the US and John Reid, CEO of the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS). Read More...

In her presentation, Chloe Demrovsky from Disaster Recovery Institute warned that one of the greatest lessons of the pandemic was how unprepared the world was, despite all the warning signs and near misses over the past few decades. As such, all players in the global economy need to be prepared for the potential shocks and catastrophes the world is ... Read More...

This year’s CAN DO Innovation Summit, a headline event of the VentureFest Scotland festival of innovation, will feature a speaker line-up of more than 40 multi-sector SMEs and a range of innovation support agencies, across 12 industry-led panel sessions. Read More...

Others addressing the event are Chloe Demrovsky, the youngest and first female chief executive to oversee and expand the Disaster Recovery Institute’s international network and Dyan Finkhousen, founder and CEO of Shoshin Works in the US. Read More...

Sua área de Educação formou mais de 30 mil profissionais em gestão de riscos, segurança da informação e continuidade de negócios e representa exclusivamente, desde 2005, o Disaster Recovery Institute International - USA, maior instituto no tema do mundo. É pioneira na criação dos cursos de pós-graduação de segurança da informação, ... Read More...

Sua área de Educação formou mais de 30 mil profissionais em gestão de riscos, segurança da informação e continuidade de negócios e representa exclusivamente, desde 2005, o Disaster Recovery Institute International - USA (www.drii.org), maior instituto no tema do mundo. É pioneira na criação dos cursos de pós-graduação de segurança d ... Read More...

The past year has taken a massive toll on small businesses across the country, but some can start preparing for a better 2021. The CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, Chloe Demrovsky, joined LX News to explain what businesses should expect in 2021 and how they can start preparing now. Watch Now...

A free, virtual event being held on 3rd February 2021, the CAN DO Innovation Summit, will focus on discovery, resilience and growth to help businesses navigate their way through unprecedented challenges. Confirmed keynote speakers are: Chloe Demrovsky, the youngest and first female chief executive to oversee and expand the Disaster Recovery Ins ... Read More...

"2020 is going down in the history books as the year that we would all like to forget. Here’s a shortlist of top ‘don’ts’ to future-proof our organizations and get this decade back on track in 2021." Read More...

For more on how the pandemic has transformed the holiday season's commercialism, CGTN’s Rachelle Akuffo spoke with Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International. Watch Now...

Cyber security was a top concern for global business even before COVID-19 sent companies and customers flocking to the digital landscape. According to DRI International’s 5th Global Risk and Resilience Trends Report, concerns over a major successful cyber attack topped the list of risks businesses feared, both overall and in particular regions an ... Read More...

"Is the coronavirus pandemic actually the death of the city or will our superstar megacities bounce back brighter than ever? Experts have debated the issue without consensus, so I decided to go directly to a leader who is not only an expert on cities, but also on what makes them resilient to shocks like the Covid-19 pandemic." Read More...

Listening to him talk reminded me of a question that keeps recurring as the Covid crisis goes on.

Will my friend’s discovery – and others like it – end up leaving even deeper scars on some business sectors than the lockdowns and social distancing that are causing so much financial pain today? Read More...

Some things may change permanently, but not as many as we now think... Read More...

Consider contracting outside professionals if internal audit is not able to participate in compliance activities. Look for providers who have been certified as auditors for specific BC/resilience standards, such as ISO 22301:2019. Two organizations that provide such accreditations are Disaster Recovery Institute International and International Cons ... Read More...

Businesses forced to close during COVID-19 may struggle to restart operations when recovery from the pandemic begins, the Disaster Recovery Institute International cautioned. Read More...

“This is the sort of thing that people do when they get together,” [Demrovsky] told me recently. Some things may change permanently, but not as many as we now think. “Right now, we're in a strange period of rediscovery,” she says, and it may not last.  Read More...

The summit will aim to support small to medium sized businesses (SMEs), helping them to adopt new technologies, build progressive working cultures and access the right support to enable innovation-led recovery and growth. Other speakers confirmed for the event include Chloe Demrovsky, chief executive of the Disaster Recovery Institute’s internati ... Read More...

Summer is drawing to a close, schools are reopening (maybe), and the pandemic feels like it’s going to slog on forever. The future is wildly uncertain and yet the days drag on predictably. How can we create moments of serendipity to break up the monotony? To find out, I spoke with Dr. Christian Busch, Director of the CGA Global Economy Program at ... Read More...

DRI President Chloe Demrovsky discussed preparedness challenges for areas affected by Hurricane Laura. Watch Now...

Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute is interviewed by futurist Trond Arne Undheim. In this conversation, which is a precursor to an upcoming deep dive into risk and resilience in the next decade, they talk about what risk management is all about, how executives can handle disasters, and map out some of the needed vocabulary to start ... Listen Now...

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky joins the show to discuss the challenges and risks of reopening schools during #COVID-19. Watch Now...

Ryan Gorman hosts an iHeartRadio series featuring DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky and other guests on the coronavirus pandemic and the challenges schools face as they plan to reopen. Listen Now...

In spite of the SARS outbreak of 2002, the swine flu epidemic in 2009 and the Ebola scare during 2014 to 2016, for example, Al Berman, chairman of the board and treasurer for Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), says in the building industry, “nothing has really changed because [other pandemics] have been nothing like this one. This i ... Read More...

The Disaster Recovery Institute International has spent decades training and certifying business continuity professionals. Here are its tips for coming back from a pandemic. Read More...

"...according to our experts, remaining completely quiet for fear of saying the wrong thing can be just as damaging. Their advice: Get out ahead of your message as quickly as you can and deliver as much detail as is appropriate for each stakeholder community, without sacrificing accuracy." Read More...

Randi Zuckerberg Means Business - July 1, 2020

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky joined SiriusXM Business Radio host Randi Zuckerberg to talk about how to prepare for the "new normal."

Morning Briefing with Tim Farley - June 30, 2020

DRI's Chloe Demrovsky appeared on SiriusXM to discuss the latest updates on the pandemic.

As put by Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) and member of UNDRR Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies (ARISE) in a recent article published by Forbes, over the last months her institute has been receiving multiple requests from companies and organizations that don’t have a business continui ... Read More...

That the Covid-19 pandemic would have cascading impacts was predictable. But what’s next and why? To find out, I spoke with Trond Undheim, futurist, CEO, professor at MIT and author of the forthcoming The Pandemic Aftermath: How Coronavirus Changes Global Society. What he has to say should give you cause for concern. Read More...

Shutting down the global economy in the age of Covid-19 was tough. Reopening is proving even harder. How should organizations continue operating in this new normal? What are best practices and lessons learned from past outbreaks including SARS, MERS, H1N1, H5N1, Zika, and Ebola, and other hazards. In this podcast, Chloe Demrovsky, President & CEO o ... Listen Now...

"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 supp ... Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined the show to discuss how reopening schools will impact return to work and whether work from home will become the new standard moving forward.
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The CRMP is offered by DRI International to applicants with more than two years of risk management experience. The CRMP certification is designed for individuals with a specialized background in risk management. The designation shows that a person possesses the knowledge and experience required to implement and manage a business risk management pro ... Read More...

In a recent BBC report, Chloe Demrovsky, chief executive officer of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, stated that “when the economy reopens, it won’t go back to how it was all at once; our habits may have changed, together with the width of our wallets”. Read More...

When economies eventually re-open, many businesses will stay shut as they struggle with the new environment. That is the fear from a global disaster recovery group that helps businesses recover from crises like coronavirus. Read More...

"When the economy reopens, it won't go back to how it was all at once," said Chloe Demrovsky, chief executive of DRI, a non-profit organisation. "Our habits may have changed together with the width of our wallets." Read More...

“Customers are going to be demanding not just assumptions of safety but visible steps and measures that companies are taking on behalf of their employees and on behalf of their customers,” Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, told CNBC on Wednesday. Read More...

De acuerdo a Chloe Demrovsky, presidenta y jefa ejecutiva del Instituto Internacional de Recuperación de Desastres, las pandemias son un tipo de crisis muy específico.

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CNBC's Kelly Evans breaks down a possible plan to reopen the economy and what the world may look like in a post-coronavirus world with Chloe Demrovsky of DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute) International. Watch Now...

Forbes senior contributor Chloe Demrovsky in a recent article noted and I agree, “you should think about how you can continue to operate if 35-40 percent of your workforce is out sick.” I must add that a BCP without both an RA and BIA is ultimately planning to fail during a crisis. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined LBC Radio's Darren Adam to discuss the benefits and risks of reopening the economy. Listen Now...

Pinpoint risks that are both inherent (automatic) and residual (after mitigating controls are implemented), then amplify them. Forbes senior contributor, Chloe Demrovsky, in a recent article wrote: "You should think about how you can continue to operate if 35-40 percent of your workforce is out sick." I must add that a BCP without both an RA and BI ... Read More...

One mitigation factor that is the hands of companies is the robustness of any Business Continuity Plans (BCP) put in place. Clara Pat Ro, who is also a Certified Business Continuity Planner with the Malaysia Disaster Recovery Institute, weighs in: “It all depends on whether the company has put in place pandemic plans for the organisation.” Read More...

From a safe social distance, I’ve been fielding frantic calls from organizations that don’t have a business continuity plan to help them respond to the spread of the COVID-19 global pandemic. I’ve also gotten calls from those who do, but there is nothing in it for a pandemic scenario, which manifests itself differently from natural disasters ... Read More...

It is necessary that a Disaster Recovery Plan is adjusted to the needs of each company ... for this it is recommended to have the support of certified personnel in reference frameworks such as those of the DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute International). Read More...

Ryan and Felix talk to disaster relief expert Chloe Demvrosky about how businesses should navigate the coronavirus outbreak and subsequent economic turmoil. Listen Now...

Pandemics are a very specific kind of crisis, notes Chloe Demrovsky, president and chief executive of Disaster Recovery Institute International. The main threat that firms have been preparing for in recent years has been a major cyber-attack, she says: “Pandemic was kind of sitting on the back burner.” Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky was interviewed on COVID-19 and its effect on businesses and the economy. Watch Now...

Florida SBDC Network business consultants, many of whom are Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Certified Business Continuity Professionals, are available to assist small businesses through the loan application process and with other COVID-19-related challenges at no-cost. Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrvosky joined the program to discuss the coronavirus's impact on businesses and the stock market. Listen Now...

U.S. officials say the risk to the public is still low. How worried should Americans be about its spread? Are there enough testing kits for coronavirus? The Trump administration has been criticized for its handling of the coronavirus. I want to get your response to a Washington Post report. It says: "Interviews with nearly two dozen administrat ... Listen Now...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joins the program to discuss coronavirus and how it's affecting businesses. Listen Now...

Why are markets so spooked? The economic concerns are not so much about the virus itself. They are about the prolonged impact of supply shortages paired with wavering consumer confidence and reduced spending due to response measures. With case numbers growing in Italy, supply chain fears increase. The spread of Covid-19 and attempts to contain it a ... Read More...

The global business impact will linger. Can businesses continue to operate if 35-40% of their workforce is out sick? They need to monitor the situation closely and activate pandemic preparedness plans. Listen Now...

O aumento da tensão entre os EUA e o Irã colocou líderes em alerta para ataques cibernéticos de nações, mas isso é apenas uma parte de uma ameaça muito mais complexa. As empresas estão preocupadas com a ameaça de um grande ataque cibernético depois que estimadamente 8,5 bilhões de contas foram comprometidas em 2019. Read More...

Although wildfires in California have been slowly redressing, forest fires in Australia are still ongoing. Even if your company's business is literally on fire, business leaders can learn something important from preparing for natural disasters. Here are three lessons learned from companies that strive to take responsible and sustainable action. Read More...

“Update and review pandemic preparedness plans,” said Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, which is focused on helping organizations prepare for and recover from disasters. “If you don’t have one, now is the time to write one. It needs to have leadership buy-in and clear objectives, a thorough ris ... Read More...

While many Chinese cities remain under lockdown, local businesses are taking a hit. Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, says large companies like Alibaba, have plans in place for situations like this, but smaller companies don’t . Read More...

The the Jan. 28 show featured an interview with immunologist Prof Stan Perlman & DRI President Chloe Demrovsky on the coronavirus outbreak.

The headline-making coronavirus that originated in China continues to spread with nearly 3,000 confirmed cases and 80 deaths across 12 countries according to the World Health Organization. The potential business impacts could be devastating. What should all businesses be doing now? Read More...

Business Continuity emerged as a formal discipline with the aim of preserving essential customer services, revenue generation, essential support services, customer, shareholder and employee confidence, and the public image of the company. The formation of the US Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) in 1988 and the UK-based Business Continuity Insti ... Read More...

What do the 2020s have in store? Here’s a breakdown of top risks that should be on your radar - cyber resilience, economic and political issues, natural disasters, and more. Read More...

The editors at Solutions Review have created this list of the year’s most anticipated backup and disaster recovery events to attend. We’ve scoured the web, consulted with conference representatives, and identified where the industry’s top brass will be spending their time. If you are looking for top-notch keynotes, interesting sessions, best ... Read More...

What are the best business continuity certifications that any backup and disaster recovery administrator should consider earning? Certifications are a great way for IT professionals to show their knowledge in a particular field or demonstrate their qualifications. For those in the business continuity space, there are several certifications that sho ... Read More...

California’s wildfires are slowly being brought under control, but bushfires are still burning in Australia. Whether your business is literally in the line of fire or not, there are key lessons that any business leader can apply when preparing for natural disasters. Read More...

If you're responsible for disaster recovery (DR) in your organization, you know exactly what the hot seat feels like. The second the lights go out, the clock starts ticking on the recovery time objectives. That's when you find out if disaster recovery are just words in your organization, or a real discipline. Read More...

With the support of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), the ARISE Forum “Resilience for All: the importance of understanding risk” was held, where the Sector met for the first time in Mexico Private, the Federal Government and more than 300 experts to agree on an agenda on risk and disaster management due to the clima ... Read More...

DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky joined California's "Morning Drive" radio show with Jillian Barberie and John Philips to discuss the wildfires raging throughout the state, how organizations protect their structures, and how to prepare for future disasters. The interview begins at the 21 minute mark. Listen Now...

Increased regulatory oversight of the booming e-cigarette industry should have been visible through the e-mist. Any business involved in the manufacture and sale of these products could have predicted it and used that knowledge to come up with a plan to address it. For the big players, that could mean regulatory engagement, marketing shifts or prod ... Read More...

“Hospitals suffer probably twice as much from disasters as everybody else,” Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute Foundation, previously told HealthTech. “They have to deal with their own problems, and they have to deal with everyone else’s.” Read More...

The CRMP requires more than two years of experience, where the CRM suggests two years of experience. It’s designed for individuals with a more specialized background in risk management than the CRM. The CRMP validates that the professional has the experience and knowledge necessary to put in place and manage a business risk management program. DR ... Read More...

Clearly, these CEOs feel they have to take a stand, have weighed the potential business impact and are trying to be proactive. It is too soon to see whether their gamble will be good or bad for business, but it is undoubtedly a high-risk bet." For Forbes Magazine, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky considers a complicated subject: should bus ... Read More...

“Deliberate information technology (IT) disruption is considered a top risk to all organizations both in terms of likelihood and potential impact, according to a survey of resilience professionals by DRI International. While IT disruption can occur as the result of a variety of incidents—from natural disasters to update errors—intentional dis ... Read More...

Strong leadership will be required to address this traumatic topic in a caring and meaningful way. To help prepare, every kind of organization needs to have an emergency action plan for how to address active shooter terrorism and other forms of workplace violence. Read More...

Up to half of organizations could not survive if a natural disaster or severe malware attack eliminated or cut access to primary data stores because they don’t have a disaster recovery plan in place, according to Al Berman, CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Foundation. Short of a company standing up a dedicated DR data center – as la ... Read More...

Nigeria’s representative in Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) Philip Keshiro has advised government agencies to consider Business Continuity Management (BCM) to recover from disasters. Read More...

Data theft and manipulation, extreme weather events becoming commonplace and fake news have all been raised by various commentators in the arena, not least of which is the annual Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) annual report, the “4th Annual BCM Trends and Predictions Report”. Read More...

DRI reports that consolidation of resilience disciplines has increased over the past year. The main result of this is that fewer organizations have independent business continuity departments, with BC professionals being incorporated into existing risk management or information security divisions. Read More...

The French-American Foundation on Thursday unveiled the winners of their annual Young Leaders Program, a diverse group of government officials, business leaders, public advocates and educators, including DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky. Read More...

Armed with a host of resources, Kirchner suggested ... Disaster Recovery Institute International, a nonprofit that helps organizations prepare for and recover from disasters via education and accreditation. Read More...

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 ... Read More...

Such is the uncertainty inherent in disaster preparedness. Still, Buffett was not going out on a limb in his prediction. The Disaster Recovery Institute’s 2019 Predictions Report included the following disasters and major disruptions: Read More...

"So what can leaders in the real world do to ensure that those institutions promote resilience against crises like fire, war or Grey Worm on a revenge quest?" Read More...

What can we do to protect cultural treasures like Notre-Dame de Paris and stop tragedies like these from occurring? Read More...

"...it is also essential that we discuss the business continuity aspects of an incident like this so that business leaders can manage events effectively, learn from mistakes, and try to prevent these things from happening again." Read More...

Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute Foundation and past president of Disaster Recovery Institute International, says that the popularity of DRaaS reflects a growing sense among IT leaders that antiquated backup solutions should be jettisoned in favor of more comprehensive disaster recovery strategies. Read More...

Is the FaceTime bug a threat to your business? Maybe. Could it also be an opportunity to demonstrate leadership and foster trust? Certainly. Read More...

If you are a business leader, you probably enjoy acting on your ideas and charging into the future fueled by optimism. But it is also your responsibility to plan for the panoply of risks—like increased technology threats and worrying climate challenges—that make it seem like we’re all living in a sci-fi blockbuster. Read More...

Today’s episode of the Building Management show makes you put your thinking caps on, as well as your safety ones. We dive into facility challenges at Amazon’s newest headquarters, the American future of green roofs, and best practices for renewable energy management. Featuring DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky. Listen Now

Overall, the decision will result in a positive economic outcome for Queens and its residents as well as a great fit for Amazon. What could possibly go wrong?

Remember that Hurricane? Read More...

"Facebook is hardly alone in facing public scandal over trust. We've seen a wave of recent scandals involving institutions that we trust with critical aspects of our lives and communications..." Read More...

Florida SBDC business consultants, many of whom are Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) Certified Business Continuity Professionals, are available to assist small businesses prepare disaster loan applications and with other post-disaster challenges at no-cost. Read More...

“Successful recoveries are all about preparation – knowing the resources you need, where they can be acquired, and how well you can perform using limited resources,” Berman adds. Read More...

Disasters, whether natural or the result of human action, can happen at any time and often when they are unexpected. How can entities like businesses, organizations and schools continue operating after experiencing a disaster? A conference will be held at the University of Kentucky to address that subject. Read More...

“Organizations, large and small, find that many things ranging from severe weather to social media can suddenly impact their operations,” states Chloe Demrovsky, International President, Disaster Recovery Institute. Read More...

Given the emergency response role that healthcare institutions play in the wake of natural disasters, Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery International Foundation and past president of Disaster Recovery Institute International, says it’s important for those plans to be as comprehensive as possible. “Hospitals suffer probably twice ... Read More...

DRI CEO Chloe Demrovsky presents research aimed at achieving a better understanding of – and drawing attention to – the unique needs, interests and challenges of women in the professional field of business continuity management Read More...

Berman noted that cyber hacking has matured to become a sophisticated industry seeking to penetrate devices and systems through the weakest link in the chain, with the goal of profitability. “It is a business and we have to deal with it as a business,” he explains. Read More...

Nature has a way of reminding us that we are at its mercy. While we’ve made remarkable technological advances to guard ourselves, our businesses, and our complex supply chains against natural disasters, nature remains a formidable foe. Read More...

The training and testing processes for business-continuity certification programs demonstrate that your staff is fully trained and knowledgeable in the field of business continuity. Most are built around commonly accepted industry standards. Some of the more recognized business-continuity certifications include the CBCP from DRI International Read More...

The podcast is joined first by Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of DRI International, to talk about the big picture when thinking about business continuity, and why community resilience is so critical. Hear More

"We chose the DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) credential as the "poster child" for the organization, not only because it is the most popular and best recognized of its various certifications (13 in all), but also because it is preceded by an associate-level credential (ABCP), augmented by specialist certs (CFCP for various fun ... Read More...

Al Berman, former president of the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) and current president of the Disaster Recovery Foundation, believes the most important aspect of disaster recovery efforts is “communication, communication and more communication that can advance search and rescue efforts.” Read More...

The secret to keeping everyone on side is clear messaging, timely updates and managing expectations, according to Al Berman of DRI International. "You are starting to see [airlines] talk in more plain language...[and] one of the things that airlines are doing better, they are managing expectations, they are starting to communicate." Read More...

With cyber threats affecting organizations worldwide, warding off cyber attacks and protecting against cyber espionage is becoming a top priority across industries. Manufacturers, distributors, and organizations, however, are not doing enough to make supply chains more resilient and prepared. Read More...

Vice-Chair of ARISE-US, Ms. Chloe Demrovsky, President of Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), said: “We need to see the business community taking account of disaster risk before investing in new projects and avoiding the creation of disaster risk through lack of foresight or understanding of what creates disaster risk.” Read More

"The Chemical Sector is an integral component of the U.S. economy that manufactures, stores, uses, and transports potentially dangerous chemicals upon which a wide range of other critical infrastructure sectors rely. Securing these chemicals against growing and evolving threats requires vigilance from both the private and public sector."—DHS Read More

Coming up with a process for protecting your records and data is also an important step. Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, advises small businesses to "make copies of vital records and their most important documents and store them electronically, safely … [in] affordable cloud-based storage." Read More

“It’s so important to have a plan,” says Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International, a Manhattan-based business-continuity and disaster-recovery education and certification organization. “When you see hurricane season is rolling around again, that means it has been a year, and it’s time to review your ... Read More

People on the Move highlights the career advancements of high-level trailblazers working professionally in diverse areas of standardization, contributing every day to the strength and success of the U.S. standards and conformance community. Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI), a member and accredited standards developer of the Americ ... Read More

084: One Wicked Month: Harvey, Irma, Wildfires & Earthquakes! As global weather events rankle major markets and disrupt the transportation of goods, Chloe Demrovsky, President and CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) International discusses the impact of a region’s rate of recovery on the recovery of area companies and supply chains, wh ... Listen Now

As Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have shown, natural disasters can strike quickly with devastating consequences. Is your organization prepared to weather such an event? Read More

Over the medium to long term, two major storms in three weeks will strain supply chain networks and resources, especially when it comes to allocating human capital to respond and rebuild, according to Chloe Demrovsky, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International. Read More

In episode 83, DRI President and CEO Chloe Demrovsky discusses training for hurricanes, wildfires, data breaches, and more. Listen Now

Companies whose workers can telecommute have a better chance of survival than a manufacturing company, says Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, which among other activities provides training on disaster preparation to small businesses. "For other types of businesses, it's going to be a lot harder — they have ... Read More

For small businesses, the recovery from hurricanes and other natural disasters can take years — if they can recover at all. Business owners in Houston have only just started assessing their damage and how to move forward. Many may find themselves facing the same hurdles and delays as small business owners who have been through other big storms. Read More

Companies whose workers can telecommute have a better chance of survival than a manufacturing company, says Chloe Demrovsky, CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, which among other activities provides training on disaster preparation to small businesses. Read More

India also has non-governmental entities such as the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute which focuses on planning actions, advocacy, and research on disaster mitigation. Private entities such as the Disaster Recovery Institute International offer training and certification in disaster recovery. Read More...

Mayor Caroline Goodman declaring Feb. 25 DRI Foundation Volunteer day as the Foundation helps Veterans Village in Las Vegas. Listen Now

DRI celebrates its Volunteer Day at Veterans Village, as the mayor declares Feb. 25 DRI Foundation Day. Listen now

"In our first segment, KXNT correspondent Fred Halsteid talks about veterans here in Las Vegas and what Veterans Village is doing to help them." Listen Now

"Volunteers from the Disaster Recovery Institute are making Las Vegas a better place to live..." Watch Now

Volunteers from with the DRI Foundation, affiliated with the Disaster Recovery Institute, took a break from their meeting in Las Vegas to help out at Veterans Village apartments on East 21st Street. Veterans Village relies on donated labor for much of its rehab work. Hear More

The November/December issue of FMJ Magazine, the International Facility Management Association’s (IFMA) bi-monthly journal, includes a feature article from DRI President Al Berman and Anthony Pizzitola, MBCP, on defending your organization from cyber intrusions. Read More

Several organizations, such as the Business Continuity Institute and the Disaster Recovery Institute International, provide a wealth of information on all aspects of the profession, plus how-to articles that can help you get started. Read More

Malay-language coverage of DRI-KL2016. Read More

Madius said, overall, awareness and knowledge on
BCM in Malaysia was still low. Therefore the ministry, through CyberSecurity Malaysia and DRI International, had been working together to organise BCM public awareness programmes. Read More

Malaysia needs to increase Business Continuity Management (BCM) certified professionals to safeguard an organisation and prepare for any untoward disasters. Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Madius Tangau said BCM certified professionals played a vital role to an organisation in ensuring that ... Read More

Chinese-language coverage of remarks from DRI-KL2016. Read More

The incidence of cyber crimes is expected to hit 10,000 cases by the end of this year. At DRI-KL2016 Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk Madius Tangau said the increase was due to lack of public awareness on the issue of security of cyberspace. Read More

Watch coverage from Malaysian news Channel 501's Astro Awani on DRI-KL2016. (Download or stream - Microsoft Silverlight required) Watch Now

Watch Malaysian news coverage from the opening of DRI-KL2016. (Download, or stream - Microsoft Silverlight required) Watch Now

"Currently a total of 400 Malaysians are BCM certified professionals awarded by the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI International). BCM has become a crucial subject for all industries, both public and private sectors to understand, plan, develop and implement essential steps to overcome any disasters," Science, Technology and Innovat ... Read More

With the opening of Rio 2016, concerns mount over the lack of adequate testing for newly built venues. Channel NewsAsia's William Denselow reports, with a response from DRI Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky. Watch Now

Disaster Recovery Institute International and UIC’s Bowhead Systems Management LLC have teamed up to provide a risk management course for business continuity professionals and other professionals looking for certification in risk management. Read More

Still, some companies don't do enough to protect their assets, sensitive data and information by addressing the risks within their networks. Many breaches don't start at the top attackers start somewhere in the supply chain and work their way up to the target through a trusted supplier. Read More

Disaster Recovery Institute executive director Chloe Demrovsky discusses business continuity plans ahead of Rio 2016. Amid a host of health and political disasters unfolding in the host nation, Demrovsky highlights infrastructure backlog as a key area of concern. Watch Now

"...There are great frameworks and standards, such as ISO 22301 and DRI International's Professional Practices, to guide us..." Read More

If you live in an area prone to natural disasters, consider making copies of your most important documents and storing them electronically, says Chloe Demrovsky, executive director at Disaster Recovery Institute International, a nonprofit specializing in business continuity and health and disaster emergency management. Read More

If you live in an area prone to natural disasters, consider making copies of your most important documents and storing them electronically, says Chloe Demrovsky, executive director at Disaster Recovery Institute International, a nonprofit specializing in business continuity and health and disaster emergency management. Read More

Be especially vigilant during the day. "The thing to know about these Aedes mosquitoes is that they're aggressive daytime biters, so if you do get bitten in the daytime and it's a painful bite usually talk to your health care provider," says Chloe Demrovsky, executive director at Disaster Recovery Institute. Read More

"Technology is only one component of that, but it's obviously a very key component especially considering today when we are so reliant on technology to do everything that we do especially in service-related industries," Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky said. Read More

Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute, said employers have a responsibility to their employees and to other stakeholders who could be affected by the virus. Employers need to recognize that requiring an employee to travel to an area where Zika is present is an irresponsible choice for the company, she said. Read More

"When you add complexity to a process or a program, there is potential for an elevated level of supply chain risk," says Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director of DRI International. "Organizations need a program to constantly manage the risk and its effects as they emerge, especially as the suppliers are constantly changing." Read More

"Companies that are hit the worst are small and medium-size businesses," said Al Berman, president and CEO of Disaster Recovery Institute International. His New York City-based nonprofit has organized a disaster recovery and business continuity event at the University of St. Thomas. The one-day conference slated for this Saturday was planned abo ... Read More

Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI) certifies and provides support to disaster recovery and business continuity professionals. Thinking of pursuing it as a career? DRI has been around since 1988 and issues the respected CBCP (certified business continuity professional) credential. Read More

DRI President Al Berman said one reason is that, over the past decade, there has been tremendous sharing about threat information among utility companies. The ICS ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center) is enormously strong, he said. Read More

Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director, Disaster Recovery Institute International, describes the importance of working with the private sector to be prepared before, during and after human or natural disasters. Watch Now

DRI Nigeria's Philip Keshiro was interviewed on EKO 89.75FM, where he offered insights on about why business continuity is the modern way of managing disasters. (Note: Sound quality improves at the 2-minute mark) Listen Now

Nobody expected planes flying into skyscrapers on 9/11 but they were preparing for other types of attacks maybe bomb threats or natural disasters, hurricanes or tornadoes or something more obvious. What we do, in order to take an action-based approach, is we focus on the effects, DRI Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky tells Quartz. Read More

Al Berman, a healthcare-security expert, has an answer for the uptick in hacking attempts on Big Pharma. One of the reasons this is being done is for stock manipulation. If you can find out where somebody is in the testing phase for a drug if you can figure out where they are in that cycle or how well it's going, I think that's tremendous inform ... Read More

Disaster Recovery Institute director executive Chloe Demrovsky said even the smallest puddle could be a breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying viruses.

"When a cyclone comes through, there tend to be a lot of places where there are puddles. It can breed in standing water as small as a tablespoon," she said. Read More

"Gates is absolutely right," maintained Al Berman, president of DRI International. "It's a very specific case. It doesn't extend beyond this phone in the possession of the FBI," he told the E-Commerce Times. Read More

"I think the important thing to remember is, we don't know a lot" about the virus, said Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of the nonprofit Disaster Recovery Institute in New York. She expects evolving guidance from the World Health Organization and the CDC, which has encouraged pregnant women to reconsider travel to outbreak-affected areas. Read More

"FBI wins, no big deal," Berman said. "Apple wins, big deal." Berman is president and CEO of the Disaster Recovery Institute, an organization that assists in disaster recovery, cyber or otherwise. He argued that the court ruling was tightly constructed and focused. Read More

"As soon as you raise the national security flag, it changes the argument,"said Al Berman. Read More

"SDNs are the new architecture for the new age of IT and [off-premises] processing," says Daniel Mikulsky, an IT disaster recovery instructor at the Disaster Recovery Institute International, which provides professional certifications and education programs. "With the rise of cloud services, big data and the consumerization of IT through mobile com ... Read More

"There has been a huge amount of hacking in the pharmaceutical world," said Al Berman, a health care security expert and president of DRI International. "One of the reasons this is being done is for stock manipulation. If you can find out where somebody is in the testing phase for a drug... if you can figure out where they are in that cycle or how ... Read More

Police in Germany are saying reports that human error caused Tuesday's high-speed train collision is pure speculation. Ten people died and dozens were hurt in the accident. Now the focus is on finding out what actually did go wrong. Watch Now

Recent studies conclude that the based on amounts of carbon monoxide and carbon emitted during human respiration, carbon dioxide is one of the main reasons why some people are more prone to bites. These elements are indicators that a living being with blood is wax them. [Spanish language interview] Watch Now

Ms. Demrovsky stressed how important and difficult it can be to restore consumer trust in a brand once it has tainted by unfortunate incidents. She also reminded me of how important it is for businesses to have business continuity and supply chain disruption plans in-place before any crisis occurs. Read More

"We're going to see a great demand for it after we saw the hacks where target's customers where it affected 40 million customers, we saw it in the office of personnel management. I think sooner or later, most organizations are going to have to purchase it because their customers are demanding that they purchase it," says DRI President Al Berman. Watch Now

Al Berman, a US cyber security expert and president of the Disaster Recovery Institute, a not for profit organisation, said the healthcare industry is struggling to defend itself against cyber attacks. "The major banks have invested hundreds of millions of pounds on cyber security yet breaches still happen. I can't imagine the NHS has spent anythi ... Read More

The Zika virus has infected more than half a million people in Brazil, and it's estimated that at least half a million tourists are traveling to Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics. The threat is latent and the South American country has already begun to fight. [Spanish-language interview] Watch Now

Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director of DRI International, said pregnant women in their first trimester may be the group at greatest risk. "The major risk is thought to be for pregnant women as there have been reports that it may be linked to an increased incidence of microcephaly in infants, but more research needs to be done to determine whethe ... Read More

With all of the recent supply chain disasters being reported in the press, IBM's Christopher Sciacca thought it would be interesting to ask Chloe Demrovsky, the executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute International about the state of the global supply chain. Read More

Disaster Recovery Institute Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky says lead exposure from Lake Huron's drinking water is particularly dangerous to residents' future, particularly developing children's IQs. Watch Now

"This should serve as a wake-up call to the entire nation." Chloe Demrovsky of the Disaster Recovery Institute is talking about the escalating water woes in Flint, Michigan. Read More

Officials Advise to Plan ahead for Tornadoes
Published December 29, 2015
Unlike hurricanes, tornadoes can touch down with little to no warning that's why it's important to plan ahead. Watch Now

Gary Villeneuve, Director of Education at DRI International, outlines how an all-hazards approach is crucial for protecting an organisation and the people that make it valuable. Read More

Some attorneys are keeping a close eye on what is going on in banking, as they expect it will set the pace for cyber protections in other industries. On the national level, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency, in October 2013, issued a risk-management bulletin detailing expectations that banks practice effective risk management over activitie ... Read More

Berman stresses the need for legal counsel when selecting a policy. A lot can be at stake and the wording of a policy can be the difference between a large payout and deniability of a claim. Read More

One path of attack that IS could take, DRI President Al Berman said, would be to siphon money from institutions - perhaps in the U.S., perhaps in the Middle East - in order to increase their funding as the extremist group's oil and tax money streams start drying up. Read More

An innovative and successful organization is increasingly one that is resilient. Consider these 10 trouble spots that every organization needs to consider... for better or for worse. - By DRI Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky Read More

Al Berman, President of DRI International, phoned in to discuss cybersecurity and how it is rapidly growing. Hear More

Mike Morganti, board of directors member for DRI International, also stresses the critical nature of the water supply during an emergency. "When there is an incident that impairs the public water supply, such as an earthquake, hurricane or other natural disaster, there may be serious health consequences," states Morganti. The loss of pumps could ... Read More

Cyber Security Professional Development, a department in CyberSecurity Malaysia is also helping to develop the information security workforce with the required knowledge and skills by providing information security competency and capability programs and international certifications such as from the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRII)' ... Read More

World Finance speaks with Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director for Disaster Recovery Institute International, about how resilient companies will adapt to changes in 2016. Watch Now

World Finance speaks with Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director for Disaster Recovery Institute International, on the coming trends business should be preparing for. Watch Now

Alan Berman, president of DRI International, noted that "having access and doing damage are two very different consequences," of cyber intrusions. Read More

Chloe Demrovsky, Executive Director of DRI International, discusses disaster recovery and preparedness for businesses. Listen Now...

No One Is Safe

"The nation needs to create an environment that will foster the open exchange of information and subject matter expertise to combat the damaging acts of cyber terrorism." Read More

Hacking is so common today that even major data breaches may be filed under the "hack du jour," but what's the answer -- laws and stronger penalties, threat-intelligence sharing or sharing responsibility across the business all the way to the top? Read More

Preparing for the Worst: Business Continuity After Disaster

"Employees struggle to make it into work, and the facilities themselves aren't readily accessible. Because of a lack of resources, many municipal services, including public transportation, shut down, and schools as well, meaning childcare can be an issue," Demrovsky told Bloomberg BNA. Read More

Host Jill Buck and DRI Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky discuss: how damages from disasters can be prevented with a better risk management plan; climate resilience and how to build a roadmap for the next crisis; the lessons from disaster examples; what to do to maintain a level of stability should a similar event actually happen; and tips and tri ... Listen Now

Among 10 suggested risk scenarios, the top risks in terms of impact and likelihood are: reputational damage from a sensitive data breach (impact 79% - likelihood 79%); the failure in a main IT data center (59% - 77%); and online services being unavailable due to a cyber attack (58% - 77%). The risks with the lowest potential impact originate from a ... Read More

CEOs are overestimating their business' insurance coverage for both most likely and high-impact risks, which a survey released this week by Marsh and Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) indicates are cyber and reputational. Read More

The process can be easily be broken into five steps. "Most of them are simple," said Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute. "They include keeping track of resources, inventory, personnel and physical sites." The plan should be written and stored in the cloud, as in a Google document, for example, so it can be retrieved anywhere. Read More

"[Insurance companies] want to see you have an understanding of what the impact [of an attack] would be," Berman says. "Their objective is to minimize their payments, so the less vulnerable you are, the less they'll have to pay for and therefore your premiums would be reduced." Read More

The Big Easy has come roaring back and is growing economically in a way that it was not before the storm. A new threat, however, is looming and despite its gradual approach, its ultimate consequences will be devastating. Read More

One thing you can do to prepare: Keep some cash on hand because you can't rely on credit cards during a blackout. "You want enough money to make purchases for vital supplies at the time of an incident and ideally before store shelves go bare," says Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute International, which helps organizations prep ... Read More

"California did what they could to conserve water, but it's a highly agricultural state," Berman said. "There are lots of ongoing efforts to help, there's been support from the government and we're starting to use 'careful agriculture,' or selectively setting farm land aside. It's unfortunate that we don't know when it will end, but we can hope tha ... Read More

If Hollywood is good at one thing, it's putting wholesale destruction up on the big screen to thrill audiences. But is there anything disaster movies can teach us? Let's take a look at how the movies handle some potentially very real emergency situations and see what actual preparedness and business continuity lessons can be learned from them. Read More

Disasters such as this can hit your organization at any time. But, as this new ebook from SC Magazine reveals, there are tools and strategies to help get formal security plans and policies in place to best serve your enterprise when, during and after a data breach strikes. Read More

"The best advice I can give people is to practice your evacuation route and take evacuation orders seriously," says Al Berman, president of DRI International, a nonprofit that focuses on emergency management. Read More

How a government agency adapts and responds to disasters determines its ability to continue to fulfill its mission and provide essential services, says Gary Villeneuve. Good contingency planning meets that need. Read More

No one can deny that the tech revolution has impacted the nation and created the type of market innovation that stimulates economic growth. By allowing start-ups with small amounts of seed capital to challenge established giants, technology has unleashed innovation that has helped sustain the global leadership position of the United States for the ... Read More

"IRCA certification for DRI's ISO 22301 Audit course gives DRI additional credibility in its course offerings," says DRI International Director of Education Gary Villeneuve. "The ISO 22301 Audit course gives students the training, tools, and hands-on experience needed to audit emergency management and business continuity programs." Read More

Al Berman, President of DRI International, speaks to Local 10 News reporter Christina Vazquez about the auto hacking business. Watch Now

Fortunately, hurricanes occur with plenty of warning and give you time to prepare. "The countdown to a hurricane usually begins a week prior to the storm," says Al Berman, president of DRI (Disaster Recovery Institute) International, a nonprofit certification and education organization. "With Hurricane Sandy (the deadliest and most destructive hurr ... Read More

Hackers used to flex their muscles in cyberspace just for fun. "If you look in 1997, IBM did a survey and about 85 percent of the hackers were cyber joyriders - people who just did it for the challenge of it," Berman said. "When you look at it today... almost 80 percent of them are in the business for profit." Read More

"Regardless whether this was a cyber-terrorist attack or a glitch, the results are still the same: The institutions have to deal with the consequences," says Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute, a not-for-profit organization that promotes disaster recovery and business continuity preparation.

"With the proliferation of high visibility cyber security breaches, it is no wonder that the demand in the market place for trained cyber security professionals is increasing at an unprecedented rate." Read More

Before Katrina, most organizations did not have someone in charge of business continuity, but now many do. Read More

"There are only two kinds of people in this world," says Al Berman, "those that know they've been hacked and those that don't." Al walks us through the best preventative and reactive measures you can take in cyber security. Listen starting at the 6:54 mark. Listen Now

Only an integrated public/private sector sharing of information, in a secure environment, to quickly identify threats and the ability to engage in offensive destruction of perpetrators ability to continue to function will slow the spread of cyber-terrorism. Read More

The apparent ease of penetration and inability to identify threats has created a new industry for hackers who can extort, compromise, sell, and even destroy data without ever leaving the comfort of their homes. Read More

DRI President Al Berman is interviewed on July 24, 2015 at the 1 hour, 30 minute mark. Listen Now

Not only has cloud technology revolutionized the way we work, it has begun to solve the very serious problem of data loss. Read More

We get answers to these and other questions in our conversation with Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute International. Read More

Regardless whether this was a cyber-terrorist attack or a glitch, the results are still the same: The institutions have to deal with the consequences. Read More

In collaboration with the nonprofit Disaster Recovery Institute International, dancers from across the rainbow of New York dance will convene to raise money for long-term reconstruction and to benefit survivors. Read More

Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of the non-profit Disaster Recovery Institute (DRI), says aiding local communities in the immediate aftermath of a disaster will never be a simple task. Read More

Bird will serve as the Committee Chair to further develop the global "think tank" and build on issues of business continuity, risk and security operations surrounding cyber security, supply chain, insurance, community, resilience and GRC, among other key matters facing the industry. Read More

Olympic medalist Deena Kastor and Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute, discuss how Boston became stronger after the marathon bombing. Watch Now

Disaster experts say one of the most important elements in a hospital's response to a crisis is how well staff are trained and how empowered they feel to execute the plan. "This event, believe it or not, is not unusual," said Al Berman, president of the Disaster Recovery Institute International. Read More

Symposium organizers include Disaster Recovery Institute Japan, Hosei University, the Japan Committee for UNICEF, Save the Children Japan and the World Bank Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery. Read More

Ultimately, getting back to taking care of customers as seamlessly as possible is the goal, says disaster preparedness expert Alan Berman, president and CEO of DRI International. Read More

Preparing for and responding to negative events, from the mundane to the catastrophic, from the predictable to the unforeseen, has become a fact of life for businesses and governments around the world. Read More

Businesses that have been hit by the slowdown need to begin planning now for the next one, said Chloe Demrovsky, executive director of DRI International, a disaster planning organization. Read More

A key issue over the next few days will be dealing with personnel issues, says Alan Berman of the Disaster Recovery Institute. Read More

DRI International Executive Director Chloe Demrovsky discusses how businesses focus on disaster recovery and prepare for extreme weather. She speaks on "Bottom Line" Watch Now

Globalization has not only led to extraordinary advances, but it has also created a vast network of dependencies in addition to a greater risk profile for all stakeholders. Read More

Chloe Demrovsky, executive director at the Disaster Recovery Institute International, and John Odermatt, managing director of Citi's Office of Emergency Management & Fraud Surveillance, discuss the global cost of natural disasters with Bloomberg's Trish Regan on "Street Smart." Watch Now

CFortunately, business owners don't need vast resources to prepare. "Preparedness is more of a mindset than anything else," says Chloe Demrovsky, director of global operations for DRI International." Read More

Cloud DR Backup Right on Par

"We've already seen more and more use of [cloud disaster recovery] on a personal leve, and we're going to be seeing more and more on a business level," Berman said.

Al Berman, president of DRI International, a nonprofit certification organization for the disaster recovery industry, says that in light of the cost, companies must set priorities. Read More

Superstorm Serves Up Reminder About Data Protection

Post-Superstorm Sandy, as security professionals prepare for disasters, they must consider the integrity and availability of data - an often overlooked business continuity element, says Alan Berman of DRI.

Last year's Tropical Storm Irene was enough of an eye opener for Lou Caravella, co-owner of Four Star Salon Services, for him to secure an alternate location in case another hurricane hit. Read More

"The diesel tank pumps probably should have been higher, but nobody anticipated this much water," said Al Berman, president of DRI International, the oldest disaster recovery education and certification organization with operations in 100 countries. Read More

It's been compared to the 'perfect storm,' but Hurricane Sandy is unlike any storm we've seen, says Alan Berman of DRI. Read More

"Last year was the worst year we've had in the history of disasters," said Al Berman, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute, an industry group. Read More

Practice Makes Prepared

"When asked if they had practiced their plan, everyone looked the other way. A comprehensive plan for small businesses takes only 1 to 2 hours to practice.

For individual looking to hone their skills in business continuity/disaster recovery, it's important to note: Organizations want specialists who can hit the ground running, says Alan Berman of DRI International. Read More

Without a standard of preparedness, it is very difficult to understand an organization's true ability to respond to adversity. Read More

Every organization likes its business continuity/disaster recovery plan before a disaster, says Al Berman of DRI International. Read More

In the wake of Japan's devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami, business continuity plans are being tested, and organizations must prepare for aftershocks of all kinds. Read More

In the wake of Japan's devastating earthquake and subsequent tsunami, business continuity plans are being tested, and organizations must prepare for aftershocks of all kinds. Read More

Berman also said businesses fail to realize that while people worry the Internet will go down during a storm, it's about having enough concurrent VPN sessions so that employees can work remotely. Read More

Al Berman, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute International (DRI) in Manhattan,said his first thoughts were of aging infrastructurethroughout the Northeast. Read More

A Disaster Recovery Plan, or more commonly known as a Business Contingency Plan, is becoming an integral part of company operations. Access Webcast

"Organizations probably have not allocated enough resources for virtual private networks nortested VPNs for the fact that 80% of their staff could be working from home," said Al Berman,executive director of DRI International, a training institute that focuses on helping businesses prepare for emergencies. Read More

Al Berman, executive director of the Disaster Recovery Institute in New York, agreed, saying there could be congestion problems for workers who work at home without the right equipment. Read More

The H1N1 threat has put business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) in the headlines. But behind the scenes, the discipline as long been active in helping global organizations respond to myriad natural and man-made disasters. Read More

"Business continuity is no longer an option," says Alan Berman, executive director for DRI International, a business continuity planning education and certification organization in Hawthorne. "It's now become a competitive disadvantage not to have a business continuity plan." Read More

Al Berman of DRI International on How to Rise to Global Challenges

When it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery planning, it isn't the cause of the disaster that's the concern - it's the potentially devastating effects.