RTO (Recovery Time Objective)

Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is the maximum amount of time it should take to restore a system or business operation after a disruption, such as a natural disaster or cyberattack. Essentially, it defines how quickly a company aims to recover its critical functions to minimize downtime and maintain service for customers. For example, if a business has an RTO of 4 hours, it means they plan to be back up and running within that time frame after an incident, ensuring minimal impact on operations and customer satisfaction.