Get HITRUST certified without adding internal resources.
You shouldn't have to bring on more employees to get HITRUST certified. By partnering with SecurityMetrics, you get hands-on help during readiness, remediation, implementation, and validation without needing to add more internal staff.
Types of HITRUST Assessments
HITRUST e1 Assessment (Essentials)
HITRUST i1 Assessment (Implemented)
HITRUST r2 Assessment (Expanded Practices)
Features
Simplify HITRUST compliance with experts that do the heavy lifting
HITRUST is a complicated process that is difficult to achieve on your own, especially when you have limited resources and need answers to complex questions.
SecurityMetrics HITRUST assessors don’t just assist in your HITRUST process. Rather, expert assessors take care of HITRUST complexities, helping you become certified while handling the tedious tasks of information collecting and final reporting.
Get peace of mind from our experience
Navigating a HITRUST Assessment can be daunting. Our experienced assessors can help provide you with peace-of-mind. Your audit experience will reflect their years of experience, attention to detail that has streamlined the HITRUST process, and the latest audit methodologies.
By partnering with SecurityMetrics, you will be able to avoid the pitfalls of inexperienced assessors, missing deadlines, and unclear expectations for your assessment.
Enjoy transparent reporting and a simplified process
Get the level of assistance you need to complete your certification. If you’re comfortable fulfilling requirements you can be as hands-on or as hands-off as you need.
Our fully transparent reporting process means you always know where you are in your certification journey. It’s easy to see what your budget gets you with SecurityMetrics. Stay informed, meet your deadlines, and receive a seamless experience.
HITRUST Process
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Understand your data
Define your scope, including documenting where data enters, exits, and rests in your environment
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Purchase MyCSF Portal
Purchase HITRUST MyCSF Portal from HITRUST and create an account. Once purchased, notify SecurityMetrics.
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Determine controls
HITRUST determines controls that need to be validated based on information in your MyCSF Portal. Scoping the factors to determine HITRUST Controls that apply to your organization occurs when you are seeking the r2 assessment. The e1 and i1 assessments have predetermined controls selected by default.
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Coordinate remote assessment
Work with SecurityMetrics to determine which of your locations need to be remotely assessed.
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Gap analysis
Review Control Requirements and evaluate current technologies, policies, and procedures that are currently in place.
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Remediation
Based on the results of the GAP analysis, coordinate to address the missing items (technologies, policies, and procedures in place) to be compliant with the control requirements.
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Get expert advice
SecurityMetrics offers consulting to help you evaluate where your controls stand regarding the HITRUST scoring rubric.
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Validation
SecurityMetrics checks if controls are in place and gives an initial score.
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Submission and HITRUST validation
SecurityMetrics submits your verified evidence and submits the assessment for HITRUST validation.
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HITRUST Certification
HITRUST can review your Assessment for Certification; if you qualify, HITRUST will approve that you are HITRUST Certified and issue a report.
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Continued compliance (HITRUST r2)
HITRUST requires that an assessment be performed once every two years (with an interim assessment at the one-year mark).
HITRUST FAQs
What is the HITRUST Certification Process?
The HITRUST Process includes six steps: defining your scope, determining next steps, choosing your HITRUST validation type, your gap assessment and remediation, final HITRUST CFS assessment, and your HITRUST interim assessment. Check out this data sheet and checklist that describe the HITRUST Certification process.
If I’m HITRUST Certified, does that mean I’m HIPAA compliant?
Being HITRUST certified can assist you in your HIPAA compliance efforts because some of the requirements overlap.
Is HITRUST Certification more expensive than other similar assessments?
Not necessarily. Because a HITRUST assessment can help you meet other frameworks such as a HIPAA risk assessment or a NIST cybersecurity assessment, or other assessments, you could save money by becoming HITRUST certified.
How long does it take to become HITRUST Certified?
Depending on your initial readiness, the amount of time needed for remediation, and the size/complexity of your organization, your HITRUST assessment can take anywhere from 2-8 weeks on average for the assessment and a minimum of 8 weeks for your assessment to be processed and certification awarded.
This means it typically takes 3-4 months to complete your HITRUST assessment, remediation, and receive certification.
Is a HITRUST Assessment Right For You?
A HITRUST Assessment can be right for you if you wish to:
- Gain a Strong Security Foundation: A HITRUST Certification provides your business with a strong data security foundation, helping you address vulnerabilities in your organization.
- Clear Path to Compliance: Becoming HITRUST certified starts you on the path towards 44 authoritative sources and frameworks such as PCI, HIPAA, NIST, ISO 27001, FTC, and COBIT. SecurityMetrics is a one-stop-shop that can help you reach your compliance goals and protect your organization.
- Understand Your Vulnerabilities: Conducting a HITRUST Assessment allows you to go beyond the surface level and gain a deeper understanding of your vulnerabilities, allowing you to remediate security gaps before they are exploited.
Resources
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