HITRUST Services

Achieving HITRUST certification demonstrates your commitment to the highest standards of data security, privacy, and governance. Our team of experienced professionals provides tailored services to simplify the process and accelerate your path to certification. 

Types of HITRUST Assessments and Certifications

Types of HITRUST Assessments and Certifications

The Benefits of HITRUST Certification

Achieving HITRUST certification offers compelling benefits: 

Unified Compliance Approach

The HITRUST CSF harmonizes multiple regulatory standards and mandates including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO, GDPR, PCI-DSS, and others. In addition to simplifying the compliance process for organizations, being able to demonstrate HITRUST certification can satisfy customer requirements about compliance with multiple other standards.

Risk Mitigation

By meeting HITRUST’s robust framework’s requirements, organizations can effectively identify and mitigate risks associated with handling sensitive information.

Enhanced Trust

HITRUST certification demonstrates a commitment to high information security and privacy standards that builds trust among customers, partners, and other stakeholders.

Marketplace Advantages

Organizations that achieve HITRUST certification may enjoy competitive advantages as prospects evaluate potential service providers.

HITRUST Certification Process

Obtaining compliance certification from a HITRUST Authorized External Assessor involves a process that, depending on an organization’s size, complexity, risk factors, and readiness, takes an average of three to 18 months to complete.

HITRUST

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Preparation and Planning

  • Define the scope of the assessment, including systems, processes, and data. 
  • Conduct a gap analysis comparing current security practices to the HITRUST requirements. 

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Readiness Assessment

  • Determine the controls to implement and the scope of the assessment by collaborating with a Certified CSF External Assessor to complete a risk-based scoping questionnaire.  
  • Conduct a self-assessment or readiness assessment. 

Mar 05

Remediation

  • Address any gaps identified during the readiness assessment. 
  • Implement or update controls, policies, and procedures to align with HITRUST CSF requirements. 

Mar 05

Validated Assessment

  • Engage a HITRUST Certified CSF External Assessor to perform a validated assessment. 
  • Undergo external validation testing, which includes evidence reviews and possible on-site testing. 

Mar 05

HITRUST Quality Assurance Review

  • Submit the completed assessment to HITRUST, which performs a quality assurance review. 
  • Respond to any additional requests for documentation or clarification. 

Why Choose Sensiba

Your HITRUST certification is an integral part of a strong security framework. We simplify the complex HITRUST process, providing expert guidance and personalized support. We focus on your needs to deliver efficient, effective solutions that build trust and strengthen your security.

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