What Is Recovery Time Objective (RTO)?

The maximum tolerable length of time a system or process can be down before causing unacceptable business impact.

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) across 2 exams

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) appears on the following exams. Each defines it in the context candidates are tested on:

CC
The maximum tolerable length of time a system or process can be down before causing unacceptable business impact.
CISA
The maximum tolerable duration within which a business process or system must be restored after a disruption.