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SSCP Comparison

Hot vs Warm vs Cold Recovery Sites

Choose based on RTO/MTD and cost tolerance, not on the most impressive architecture.

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Comparison Table

Hot vs Warm vs Cold Recovery Sites
OptionPrimary differenceBest use
HotRunning or near-runningFastest recovery, highest cost
WarmPartially preparedBalanced cost and recovery speed
ColdSpace and basics onlyLowest cost, slowest recovery

Exam clue: Choose based on RTO/MTD and cost tolerance, not on the most impressive architecture.

How To Use It

Read the scenario for the required outcome. If the requirement is prevention, do not stop at detection. If the requirement is accountability, do not stop at authentication. If the requirement is recovery, distinguish data loss from service downtime.

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