Which of the following backup sites takes the longest recovery time?

A cold site is a backup facility that provides minimal infrastructure and requires significant time to become operational after a disaster. It typically includes only basic physical space, utilities, and possibly some hardware.

Definition of Backup Sites:

Cold Site: Minimal or no IT infrastructure; requires setting up systems, installing software, and restoring data, leading to the longest recovery time.

Hot Site: Fully equipped with operational IT infrastructure; minimal setup time required for recovery.

Warm Site: Partially equipped with essential systems but requires additional setup and restoration before becoming fully operational.

Mobile Backup Site: Portable and flexible backup sites with quicker setup times but still slower than hot sites.

Recovery Time Comparison:

Cold sites are cost-effective but slowest for recovery.

They are suitable for organizations with lower criticality needs or budget constraints.

Use Cases:

Best for non-critical applications or organizations willing to tolerate extended downtime.

Disaster Recovery Planning: EC-Council outlines the use of backup sites as part of a comprehensive disaster recovery plan, emphasizing the trade-offs between cost and recovery time.

Risk Management Framework: The importance of selecting backup sites based on organizational risk tolerance and business continuity needs is stressed.

EC-Council CISO References: