HITRUST Compliance

What is HITRUST Compliance?

HITRUST compliance refers to meeting the requirements of the HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework), a comprehensive cybersecurity and risk management framework designed to protect sensitive data, particularly in regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government.

Key Features of HITRUST Compliance:

• Unified Framework: HITRUST CSF integrates and harmonizes requirements from multiple standards and regulations, including HIPAA, NIST, ISO, PCI-DSS, and GDPR, into a single certifiable framework.

• Risk-Based Approach: It allows organizations to tailor security controls based on their size, complexity, and regulatory exposure, making it scalable and flexible.

• Validated Assessment & Certification: Organizations undergo a third-party validated assessment conducted by a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor, resulting in a HITRUST Certification if compliant.

• Widely Recognized in Healthcare: HITRUST is particularly respected in the healthcare industry, where it's often used to demonstrate HIPAA compliance and trusted data handling practices.

• Demonstrates Strong Security Posture: Achieving HITRUST compliance shows that your organization follows a rigorous, standardized approach to data protection, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
  
  

In short, HITRUST compliance helps organizations build trust with partners and clients by proving they meet the highest standards for information security and privacy.

Our HITRUST Compliance Services

1. HITRUST Readiness Assessment

• Perform a gap analysis against HITRUST CSF requirements.

• Identify areas of non-compliance and provide a tailored action plan.

• Determine your organization's scope, risk factors, and required control levels.

2. Framework Selection & Scoping

• Help select the appropriate HITRUST CSF version and assessment type.

• Define system boundaries, data types, and in-scope business processes.

  
  

3. Policy & Documentation Development

• Create or update required policies, standards, and procedures to align with HITRUST controls.

• Ensure all documentation meets the detailed formatting and evidence requirements for certification.

4. Control Implementation & Technical Remediation

• Assist in implementing or enhancing security controls across:

  • Access control

  • Encryption

  • Endpoint security

  • Network security

  • Incident response

• Provide hands-on technical support to close identified gaps.

5. Risk & Compliance Management

• Perform risk assessments to support HITRUST’s risk-based control selection process.

• Help implement governance and compliance processes required by HITRUST.

6. Training & Awareness

• Conduct training sessions to educate your team on HITRUST principles, requirements, and responsibilities.

• Build a culture of compliance across departments.

7. Readiness for HITRUST Validated Assessment

• Support you through the self-assessment process and help gather documentation and evidence.

• Work with a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor to prepare for the formal validated assessment.

8. Ongoing Support & Maintenance

• Provide support during the certification process and help address any corrective action plans (CAPs).

• Offer continuous compliance monitoring and updates as HITRUST CSF evolves.