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Definitions

Software

Recoverability refers to

“ [a]ttributes of software that bear on the capability to re-establish its level of performance and recover the data directly affected in case of a failure and on the time and effort needed for it.[1] ”

Systems

Recoverability is

“ the ability of the system to recover quickly — and at low cost — from potentially disruptive events.[2] ”

References

  1. ↑ ISO/IEC Standard 9126 (1991), revised by ISO/IEC 25010:2011.
  2. ↑ Critical Infrastructure Resilience: Final Report and Recommendations, at 12.