HITRUST

Stefan Coetzeecreated 2026-05-12updated 2026-06-081 min readMOC
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HITRUST Common Security Framework. Healthcare-origin US framework, broadened to cross-sector. Certifiable. Combines HIPAA + NIST + ISO 27001 + PCI DSS + multiple frameworks. Primarily US healthcare and adjacent sectors.

Anchors

Provenance

  • HITRUST Alliance — founded 2007. Healthcare-origin.
  • HITRUST CSF evolved through multiple versions. Current ~v11+ (2024-2025).
  • Multi-framework integration: HIPAA + HITECH + NIST + ISO 27001 + PCI DSS + COBIT + state laws + others.

What HITRUST is

Cross-mapped control framework. Tailored to multiple authorities. Three assessment levels:

  • HITRUST e1 (Essentials) — entry-level. ~44 controls. 1-year cycle.
  • HITRUST i1 (Implemented) — intermediate. ~182 controls. 1-year cycle. Designed for ongoing security.
  • HITRUST r2 (Risk-based, 2-year) — comprehensive. Tailored set. 2-year cycle with interim assessment.

HITRUST CSF v11+

  • Multi-authority mappings updated.
  • AI risk content (HITRUST AI Security Certification — 2024+).
  • Sustainability considerations.

Assessment process

Performed by HITRUST-authorized External Assessor firms. Quality-controlled by HITRUST. Results in:

  • HITRUST e1, i1, r2 Certification — public-facing.
  • HITRUST Assessment Report — detailed.

Why this matters

  • US healthcare procurement — many providers, payers, vendors require HITRUST.
  • Cross-mapping reduces multi-framework audit overhead.
  • AI Security Certification emerging signal.

See also

HITRUST Cluster (pillars MOC) · position · anchors · ISO 27001 Cluster · SOC 2 Cluster