New framework: HITRUST CSF e1 is now available on Scrut

What's new?

Scrut now supports the HITRUST CSF e1 (Essentials 1-year) framework, a minimum assurance assessment focused on foundational security and privacy requirements. It's a crucial stepping stone toward higher levels of assurance, such as the HITRUST i1.

Why was this needed?

The HITRUST CSF e1 is rapidly emerging as a popular requirement for organizations that need to demonstrate a fundamental level of security assurance without the complexity and cost of a full r2 (Risk-based) assessment.

• It provides an accessible entry point for smaller organizations or those new to formal compliance, enabling them to quickly meet basic vendor qualification requirements and address common contractual obligations.

• It's a 1-year assessment, which necessitates a more frequent, yet less comprehensive, review cycle compared to the r2.

• It assesses a focused set of controls, making the scope manageable and addressing the most critical cybersecurity controls across multiple authoritative sources (e.g., NIST, ISO, HIPAA).

• Many healthcare and technology partners now require e1 assessments to manage third-party risk effectively.

How it works

• Access the HITRUST CSF e1 framework within the Frameworks module to view the entire set of e1 controls.

• Assign control owners, track implementation status, and monitor compliance progress using automated workflows

• Connect requirements to your policies, risk management processes, and technical documentation in one centralized location.

• Create detailed readiness reports to demonstrate compliance to stakeholders

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