The implementation of a hot site is an example of a preventive control, not a deterrent control. Preventive controls are designed to stop an incident from occurring, while deterrent controls are intended to discourage individuals from causing a security breach. A hot site is a duplicate of the original site of the organization, with full computer systems as well as near-complete backups of user data, which can be used to continue operations in the event of a disaster. This is a preventative measure to avoid downtime, not as a deterrent to disasters, which are often natural events not influenced by human behavior.