HITRUST

HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is a certifiable framework that provides a comprehensive, flexible, and efficient approach to regulatory compliance and risk management.

Framework Components

• Control Categories - 14 control categories with 49 control objectives
• Implementation Tiers - Three levels based on organizational risk factors
• Regulatory Mapping - Cross-references to HIPAA, NIST, ISO, PCI DSS, and more
• Maturity Levels - Five levels from Policy to Managed

Assessment Types

• e1 Assessment - Essential, foundational cybersecurity (1 year validity)
• i1 Assessment - Implemented, leading security practices (1 year validity)
• r2 Assessment - Risk-based, comprehensive (2 year validity)

Certification Process

• Scope definition and readiness assessment
• Gap analysis and remediation
• Control implementation and documentation
• Self-assessment in MyCSF portal
• Validated assessment by authorized external assessor
• Quality assurance review by HITRUST
• Certification issuance and maintenance

Key Benefits

• Demonstrates due diligence and due care
• Streamlines third-party risk assessments
• Reduces audit fatigue through framework consolidation
• Provides assurance to customers and partners