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CISA Cyber Performance Goals: Third-Party & Supply Chain Requirements
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The Ultimate TPRM & Cyber Risk Glossary
When in doubt, use an acronym.
Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare CISO or you’re new to the industry and convinced people are just making up acronyms—this glossary has you covered. From standard industry frameworks to CORL-specific terms, it’s your Rosetta Stone for healthcare TPRM, cyber risk, and compliance.
Understanding Recovery Time Objective (RTO)
Recovery Time Objective (RTO) is a key metric in business continuity and disaster recovery that defines the maximum allowable time to restore a system, application, or business function after a disruption. RTO is used to determine the urgency of recovery efforts, helping organizations prioritize resources to minimize downtime.
Meditology Services can help establish an RTO for an organization’s critical systems, including those managed by third-party vendors, which is essential to ensure that the organization can resume operations swiftly in the event of an incident or cyberattack. This is often determined based on the potential impact of downtime on business operations and customer trust.
For organizations managing third-party vendors, setting clear RTO expectations ensures that vendors can meet required recovery timelines, reducing the risk of prolonged disruptions. Properly defining RTO within business continuity plans enhances an organization’s resilience, supports regulatory compliance, and helps maintain operational stability during unexpected events.