Compliance Standards

The HITRUST Common Security Framework, or HITRUST CSF, is a global, certifiable framework developed to aid organizations’ regulatory compliance efforts. In 2020, HITRUST CSF v9. 4 introduced several updates specific to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for US Department of Defense contractors. In September 2021, HITRUST v9. 4 was updated to v9. 5. What are the most significant changes in this latest version?

The HITRUST Approach covers four key strategies to achieve your information security risk management and compliance goals: “Identify & Define,” “Specify,” “Implement & Manage,” and “Assess & Report.” Corrective action plans (CAPs) are categorized under Assess and Report. CAP management allows you to synthesize your collection of self-assessments, gaps in compliance, and other CAP data into a reliable, manageable, and distributable format that’s flexible for your organization’s security needs.

One of the most comprehensive cybersecurity frameworks companies can implement is the HITRUST Alliance’s CSF. Full certification has many benefits, including streamlined compliance across other regulations and optimal security. Conducting a HITRUST Readiness Assessment, internally or with professional help, is one of the best ways to prepare for full implementation.

The HITRUST Alliance is a trusted cybersecurity institution that develops frameworks to help organizations optimize their cybersecurity programs, often with the help of a managed security services provider (MSSP). One of the most useful guidance documents HITRUST publishes is the HITRUST De-Identification Framework, which standardizes practices that apply primarily to healthcare institutions but are easily adaptable and scalable to organizations in any industry.