Primary definition
An environmentally conditioned work space that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption. Source: NIST 800-34 Rev 1
Also known aswarm standby site · warm recovery site · warm backup site · warm facility · warm alternate site
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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An environmentally conditioned work space that is partially equipped with information systems and telecommunications equipment to support relocated operations in the event of a significant disruption. Source: NIST 800-34 Rev 1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Warm Site. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 11, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/warm-site
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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