Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) — Question 1077

Which of the following BEST facilitates recovery of data lost as a result of a cybersecurity incident?

Answer options

• A. Disaster recovery plan (DRP)
• B. Offsite data backups
• C. Encrypted data drives
• D. Removable storage media

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Offsite data backups are crucial for recovering lost data because they ensure that copies of data are stored in a separate location, safe from the same incident that caused the loss. While a Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP) and other options offer some level of support, they do not guarantee the availability of uncorrupted data like offsite backups do.