A disaster recovery plan (DRP) outlines how an organization will restore IT operations after a disruption. The type of recovery site determines how quickly systems can be brought back online.
Why a Warm Site Recovery Plan is Correct?A warm site is a partially configured backup location with some hardware and software ready, but it requires additional configuration before it can fully support production operations.
Faster than a Cold Site – Unlike a cold site, a warm site has pre-installed infrastructure, reducing downtime.
Requires Some Setup – Unlike a hot site, which is fully operational, a warm site needs configuration and software setup before use.
Balances Cost and Readiness – Less expensive than a hot site while offering faster recovery than a cold site.
B. Hot site recovery plan – A hot site is fully operational and can immediately take over in case of failure.
C. Cool site recovery plan – This is not a standard industry term in disaster recovery.
D. Cold site recovery plan – A cold site has only basic infrastructure (e.g., power and space) and lacks pre-installed hardware/software, requiring much more setup time.
IIA’s GTAG on Business Continuity Management – Defines recovery site options based on operational risk.
ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management System) – Specifies warm sites as an intermediate recovery solution.
NIST SP 800-34 (Contingency Planning Guide for IT Systems) – Describes warm sites as partially pre-configured recovery environments.
Why Not the Other Options?IIA References:
