Gold Standard Certification - Required by Major Health Systems

HITRUST CSF Certification Services

Common Security Framework - Healthcare's Most Trusted Certification

Achieve the industry's most comprehensive security certification. HITRUST CSF harmonizes 40+ frameworks into one certifiable program recognized across healthcare and beyond.

Key HITRUST CSF Requirements

Core components of the HITRUST certification process

HITRUST CSF Control Framework

Implement controls from the HITRUST CSF, which harmonizes over 40 authoritative sources including HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and state regulations into a single framework.

19 Control Domains
Risk-Based Control Selection
Maturity-Based Scoring (1-5)
Prescriptive Implementation Requirements

Scoping & Risk Factors

Define the assessment scope based on organizational, system, and regulatory risk factors that determine which controls and implementation levels apply.

Organizational Risk Factors
System Risk Factor Analysis
Regulatory Factor Mapping
Control Applicability Determination

Assessment & Validation

Complete the HITRUST assessment process through self-assessment, validated assessment by an authorized external assessor, or the streamlined e1/i1 pathway.

HITRUST e1 (Essentials, 1-Year)
HITRUST i1 (Implemented, 1-Year)
HITRUST r2 (Risk-Based, 2-Year)
External Assessor Validation

Certification & Maintenance

Achieve HITRUST CSF certification through the HITRUST Assurance Program, maintain certification through interim assessments, and demonstrate ongoing compliance.

HITRUST Certification Letter
Interim Assessment (Annual)
Corrective Action Plan (CAP)
Continuous Assurance Program

Our HITRUST Certification Process

A proven four-phase approach from readiness to certified status

1

Readiness Assessment

3-5 Weeks

Evaluate your current security posture against HITRUST CSF requirements, determine the appropriate assessment type, and identify gaps requiring remediation.

Assessment type selection (e1/i1/r2)
Scope definition & risk factors
Current controls gap analysis
Remediation effort estimation
2

Remediation & Implementation

2-4 Months

Implement required controls, develop policies and procedures, collect evidence of control operation, and prepare for the validated assessment.

Control implementation
Policy & procedure development
Evidence collection & organization
MyCSF portal population
3

Validated Assessment

4-8 Weeks

Undergo the formal HITRUST validated assessment conducted by an authorized external assessor, address any findings, and submit for HITRUST quality assurance review.

External assessor engagement
On-site/remote assessment
Finding remediation
HITRUST QA submission
4

Certification & Ongoing Compliance

Ongoing

Receive HITRUST certification, maintain compliance through interim assessments, and continuously improve your security program for recertification.

Certification achievement
Annual interim assessments
Corrective action management
Recertification preparation

Benefits of HITRUST Certification

The most comprehensive security certification for healthcare and regulated industries

Achieve the gold standard certification recognized across healthcare and beyond
Satisfy multiple compliance requirements (HIPAA, NIST, ISO, PCI) with one assessment
Reduce third-party audit fatigue with HITRUST CSF Certified status
Demonstrate security maturity to customers, partners, and regulators
Accelerate sales cycles with prospects requiring HITRUST certification
Leverage the HITRUST Shared Responsibility and Inheritance Program
Gain competitive advantage in healthcare and regulated industry markets
Reduce overall compliance costs through framework harmonization

Who Needs HITRUST

Organizations across healthcare and regulated industries pursuing gold-standard certification

Healthcare Providers

Hospitals, health systems, physician practices, and healthcare delivery organizations

Health IT & SaaS

EHR vendors, health information exchanges, and healthcare SaaS platforms

Business Associates

Third-party service providers handling protected health information (PHI)

Health Plans & Payers

Insurance companies, managed care organizations, and pharmacy benefit managers

Life Sciences & Pharma

Pharmaceutical companies, clinical research organizations, and biotech firms

Any Regulated Industry

Financial services, government, and other sectors adopting HITRUST for comprehensive assurance

HITRUST CSF Certification FAQs

Common questions about HITRUST CSF certification and the assessment process

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Achieve HITRUST CSF Certification

Join the growing number of organizations that trust HITRUST certification to demonstrate their commitment to security and compliance. Start your certification journey today.