Warm site

nouncandidate·updated May 12, 2026

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Backup site which typically contains the data links and preconfigured equipment necessary to rapidly start operations, but does not contain live data. Thus commencing operations at a warm site will (at a minimum) require the restoration of current data.

Framework senses

5 senses across 4 frameworks

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

§1: Similar to a hot site but not fully equipped with all of the necessary hardware needed for recovery

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 22 sensesview framework →

§1: An environmentally conditioned workspace that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption.
§2 · sense_2_pending_review: Backup site which typically contains the data links and preconfigured equipment necessary to rapidly start operations, but does not contain live data. Thus commencing operations at a warm site will (at a minimum) require the restoration of current data.

CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →

§1: Backup site which typically contains the data links and preconfigured equipment necessary to rapidly start operations, but does not contain live data. Thus commencing operations at a warm site will (at a minimum) require the restoration of current data.

NIST SP 800-341 senseview framework →

§1: An environmentally conditioned workspace that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption.