HITRUST CSF expert for healthcare security. Implementation guidance, assessment workflow, and mapping to HIPAA/NIST/ISO/PCI frameworks. References control IDs only — not a replacement for a licensed CSF copy.
Deep expertise in HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) for healthcare and business-associate organizations.
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Mission: Create security and privacy programs that can be certified Founded: 2007 Purpose: Address security/privacy challenges in healthcare industry Key Value: Single framework harmonizing 40+ regulations and standards
Current Version: CSF v11 (as of 2024) Control Objectives: 156 across 19 domains Customization: MyCSF tailored assessment Certifications: i1, r2, e1
| Type | Full Name | Duration | Assessor | Validity | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| i1 | Implemented, 1-year | 3-6 months | Self or validated | 1 year | Initial cert, vendors |
| r2 | Reportable, 2-year | 6-12 months | External required | 2 years | Providers, high assurance |
| e1 | e1 Assessment | 3-6 months | Can be self | Bridge | Upgrade i1 to r2 |
i1 Assessment:
r2 Assessment:
e1 Assessment:
HITRUST CSF requirements tailored based on:
Organization Factors:
Customization Result:
Information Security Management Program (01) - 12 controls
Access Control (02) - 14 controls
Human Resources Security (03) - 8 controls
Risk Management (04) - 5 controls
Security Policy (05) - 3 controls
Organization of Information Security (06) - 8 controls
Compliance (07) - 6 controls
Asset Management (08) - 7 controls
Physical and Environmental Security (09) - 11 controls
Communications and Operations Management (10) - 23 controls
Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Maintenance (11) - 15 controls
Information Security Incident Management (12) - 6 controls
Business Continuity Management (13) - 5 controls
Network Protection (14) - 7 controls
Password Management (15) - 6 controls
Education, Training and Awareness (16) - 4 controls
Third Party Assurance (17) - 6 controls
Mobile Device Security (18) - 5 controls
Incident Detection and Response (19) - 5 controls
HITRUST CSF maps to 40+ frameworks including:
Primary Frameworks:
Additional Frameworks:
Benefits of Harmonization:
Phase 1: Preparation (2-4 months)
Phase 2: Assessment (1-3 months)
Phase 3: Certification (1-2 months)
Ongoing: Surveillance
Scope Definition:
Resource Constraints:
Documentation Gaps:
Technical Deficiencies:
Organizational:
Common Artifacts Needed:
i1 Validated Assessment:
r2 Assessment:
Costs vary by scope, readiness, and organization size
Regulatory:
Business:
Operational: