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The Security Certification Directory

Brief descriptions and links to professional certifications in information security, physical security, audit, investigations, business continuity and more.

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BUSINESS CONTINUITY CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Business Continuity Planner (ABCP)
Issuing Org.: DRI International
Description: "The Associate Business Continuity Planner (ABCP) or Associate level, is for individuals with at least a specified minimum level of knowledge in business continuity/disaster recovery planning, but who have not yet attained the two years of experience required for CBCP. Individuals can also qualify if they work in positions related to--but not actually in--business continuity/disaster recovery planning."
More information: DRII

Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP)
Issuing Org.: DRI International
Description: "DRII's CBCP certification is reserved for individuals who have demonstrated their knowledge and experience in the business continuity / disaster recovery industry."
Requirements: A minimum of two years of experience as a business continuity/disaster recovery planner.
More information: DRII

Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP)
Issuing Org.: DRI International
Description: "The Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) or Master level, targets an individual with a minimum of five years of experience as a business continuity/disaster recovery planner. In addition, the MBCP must attain a higher score on the CBCP Examination, and either successfully complete a case-study examination or complete a directed research project and paper. An additional prerequisite for the CBCP and MBCP certification levels is the demonstration of proficiency in a specific number of Subject Areas of the Professional Practices for Business Continuity Planners."
More information: DRII

Business Continuity Certified Planner (BCCP)
Issuing Org.: BCM Institute
Description: "The BCCP recognizes practitioners who are involved in developing, implementing and maintaining BC procedures and processes for their business sub-units; as well as for senior and middle management involved in BCM. "
More information: BCM Institute

Business Continuity Certified Specialist (BCCS)
Issuing Org.: BCM Institute
Description: "The specialist's role as it implies are designed to recognised individuals who are participating as department coordinators in the BCP project. The BCCS caters to coordinators supporting business users. The DRCS caters to individuals who are participating in the DR planning stages; usually, overseeing specific areas in the IT infrastructure, application, software and hardware."
Requirements: One year of relevant experience, plus four days of training coursework (or equivalent certification) and an examination. More information: BCM Institute

Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE)
Issuing Org.: BCM Institute
Description: "The Business Continuity Certified Expert (BCCE) certification is designed and developed to instill pertinent concepts and knowledge in BCM practitioners; which will enable them to drive organizational-wide BCM programs; develop business continuity and recovery strategies; develop and implement comprehensive BC plans; develop and implement BCM awareness and training programs; conduct exercises and tests; implement BCM audit and assessment programs to ensure BC plan effectiveness. This course is designed and developed to train BC managers, planners, and project managers."
Requirements:
More information: BCM Institute

Disaster Recovery Certified Specialist (DRCS)
Issuing Org.: BCM Institute
Description:
Requirements: Training course and a certification exam.
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Disaster Recovery Certificate Expert (DRCE)
Issuing Org.: BCM Institute
Description: "Individuals intending to qualify for the expert level are expected to manage and drive organizational-wide BCP/DRP projects. Such individuals are expected to assist organizations to sustain BCM programs. This will involve developing and conducting integrated tests and exercises; which should also assess the coordination between inter and intra-dependent business and support units (including IT). The BCCE is targeted at individuals involved in BCM. The DRCE is targeted at individuals involved in DRP."
Requirements: Training and a certification exam, plus three years' experience in BCP and/or DRP
More information: BCM Institute