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Eccouncil 712-50 Exam - Topic 1 Question 112 Discussion
Topic #: 1
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.
EC-Council CISO Reference:
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.
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