HITRUST®
Accelerate Your HITRUST®
Certification Journey - e1, i1, r2
GORICO, our AI-enabled platform, integrates with HITRUST MyCSF to simplify the HITRUST certification process by centralizing evidence collection, control mapping, and remediation workflows. This helps organizations achieve certification faster and more efficiently.
Why Do You Need
HITRUST Certification?
HITRUST certification is a globally recognized assurance that an organization meets stringent security and privacy requirements using the HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework). It harmonizes standards like HIPAA, ISO, NIST, and SOC 2 into a single, certifiable framework validated by an external assessor and the HITRUST Alliance.
Importance of HITRUST certification
- Simplified Comprehensive Compliance
- Stronger security posture
- Third-party assurance & trust
- Competitive advantage
- Continuous risk management
- Regulatory alignment
GORICO – HITRUST
MyCSF Integration
GORICO integrates with HITRUST MyCSF, the official platform for managing HITRUST CSF assessments. It synchronizes control requirements, streamlines evidence collection, and centralizes HITRUST compliance workflows. Organizations can manage implementation and testing in GORICO while seamlessly transferring validated evidence to MyCSF, eliminating duplicate work and manual data entry.
Smarter GRC. Faster Outcomes.
FRAMEWORKS
Evidence Reusability
INTEGRATIONS
Hours SAVED
Trusted By Leading Clients
Launching a healthcare business is challenging enough without managing PHI securely and compliantly. Finding a trusted partner was difficult until we were introduced to Accorian. As our HITRUST shepherds and assessors, their technical expertise, project management, and flexibility made them exceptional partners, guiding us patiently and expertly through the entire process.
Steven Waye - President & Chief Product Officer
AGATHOS
Morgan Kershner - Security Officer
Novus Health Systems
We executed our annual penetration test with the help of Accorian’s team. They were great to work with and provided a clear and detailed report that helped us strengthen the security profile of our apps and brand site. Their findings were current and included extremely clear explanations of the risks and the steps needed to remediate them. I rest easier knowing we’ve closed those issues.
Paul Degnan - Head of Engineering
OSHI Health
Comparing HITRUST Assessments
ESSENTIALS 1-YEAR
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Baseline certification
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43 fixed controls
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Yearly certification
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Assessment Complexity: Low
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Small, non-complex environments
IMPLEMENTED 1-YEAR
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Stepping-stone certification
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182 fixed controls
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Annual re-certification
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Assessment Complexity: Moderate
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Moderate assurance needs
RISK BASED 2-YEARS
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Comprehensive risk-based certification
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Up to 2,000+ (risk-based selection)
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2 years (with interim assessment)
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Assessment Complexity: High
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Highly regulated industries & complex organizations
The Accorian Approach
- Define the scope for HITRUST
- GORICO enables early gap detection through expert assessment of HITRUST CSF controls against the current state.
- Create a roadmap plan towards certification
- Assist with creating policies/procedures
- Perform required security testing
- Provide program management
HITRUST CSF requires organizations to demonstrate implementation of policies and procedures for at least 90 days prior to initiating the Validated Assessment.
- Accorian performs the validated assessment through GORICO–HITRUST CSF integration
- Evaluates, documents, and scores each control against defined requirements
- Submit the validated assessment to HITRUST for certification
- Annual Validated Assessment for e1
- Rapid Recertification in the 2nd year for i1
- An Interim Assessment in the 2nd year for r2
- GORICO will serve as the primary tool throughout
Access Our HITRUST Brochures
HITRUST Guide
Ideal AI Security Framework Brochure
Accorian Team Members Appointed to HITRUST Authorized EA COUNCIL
Our members of the HITRUST Authorized External Assessor® Council represent the highest number of individuals from any company on the council. The council fosters partnerships between HITRUST® and leading Assessors who contribute their extensive knowledge and experience to:
Share insights and challenges related to HITRUST® services
Advocate for the industry’s highest standards in information security and privacy
Provide valuable input on the HITRUST CSF® Assurance Program
Get Started With Accorian
As an HITRUST Authorized External Assessor®, Accorian specializes in assisting businesses of all sizes to achieve certification. Our security team possesses extensive experience in HITRUST® implementation and certification, enabling us to serve as your full-service cybersecurity partner throughout the process.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. What is HITRUST certification and why is it important?
A. HITRUST certification validates that an organization meets a comprehensive set of security and compliance requirements. It’s especially valuable in industries like healthcare and SaaS, where clients and regulators demand strong data protection and assurance.
Q. How long does it take to achieve HITRUST certification?
A. Timelines vary based on the assessment type and organizational readiness. On average, an e1 assessment takes 3–4 months, i1 takes 6–9 months, and r2 takes 9–12 months.
Q. What’s the difference between HITRUST i1 and r2 assessments?
A. The i1 assessment is designed for organizations that need moderate assurance with ~200+ controls, while the r2 assessment is more rigorous, with 400+ risk-based controls, suited for highly regulated and complex environments.
Q. Does HITRUST replace SOC 2 or ISO 27001?
A. HITRUST doesn’t replace other frameworks but often consolidates overlapping requirements. Many organizations find that HITRUST satisfies multiple client and regulatory expectations, reducing the need for separate audits.
Q. What industries benefit the most from HITRUST?
A. HITRUST is most commonly adopted by healthcare providers, SaaS companies, BPOs, and IT service providers that handle sensitive data or need to demonstrate HIPAA and regulatory compliance to clients and partners.
Q. What is the difference between HITRUST & HIPAA?
A. HITRUST is a certifiable, comprehensive cybersecurity assurance framework that maps to multiple standards (including HIPAA, NIST, ISO) to deliver stronger third-party assurance. HIPAA is a U.S. regulation focused on protecting health data (PHI/ePHI). Thus, HIPAA sets legal obligations for covered entities and business associates, whereas HITRUST helps organizations demonstrate that they’ve met and integrated HIPAA safeguards (and more) under a unified, audited framework.
