(ISC)2 Certified in Cybersecurity Practice Exam

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What type of disaster recovery site can be activated the most quickly in the event of a disruption?

Cold site
Warm site
Hot site
Backup site

The correct answer is: Hot site

The most suitable type of disaster recovery site that can be activated the quickest during a disruption is a hot site. A hot site is fully operational and equipped with the necessary hardware, software, and data required to continue business operations almost immediately after a disaster occurs. It typically mirrors the primary site in real-time, ensuring that the data is current and that systems are ready to be used without significant delay. In contrast, a cold site has minimal equipment and requires significant time to set up systems and restore data, making it unsuitable for rapid recovery. A warm site sits in the middle; it has some hardware and may have data backups in place, but it still requires setup and synchronization before being fully operational. While a backup site can refer to various options for data recovery or system restoration, it does not specifically denote a site that is immediately ready for activation like a hot site. Therefore, for organizations prioritizing minimal downtime and quick restoration of operations, a hot site is the optimal choice.