HITRUST r2
The 2-year Validated Assessment of HITRUST r2 has the best level of security and compliance verification possible. This is perfect for organizations that must comply with regulatory frameworks such as HIPAA, NIST CSF or many others. The r2 enables numerous control adjustments that correspond to certain risk factors. It is the most comprehensive HITRUST certification and serves as the standard for ensuring advanced cybersecurity and compliance.
What is HITRUST r2?
The HITRUST Risk-Based, 2-year (r2) Validated Assessment incorporates the following key elements:
- Variable Control Scope: The number of control requirement statements ranges from 198 to 2,000, with an average of 360 per assessment. This variation is influenced by inherent risk factors and optional inclusion of additional authoritative sources.
- Broad Regulatory Coverage: r2 assessments can be customized to provide assurances for multiple standards and regulations, including HIPAA, NIST CSF, PCI DSS, GDPR, and more.
- Risk-Based Tailoring: The assessment adjusts based on the organization’s inherent risk factors, such as the use of wireless networks or accessibility of systems via the internet.
Furthermore, HITRUST confirms that a well-scoped r2 assessment aligns with numerous frameworks and standards, including NIST SP 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, FedRAMP, FISMA, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, and over 30 other recognized frameworks and authoritative sources.
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Maintains Extensive Cybersecurity
Works with well-established authorities to implement appropriate security measures with utmost skills and keenness.
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Changes According Risk Profiles
an organization.
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Provides Efficiencies & Saves Time
Saves time and effort by employing already conducted HITRUST assessment work.
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Highly Comprehensive Certification
Positions organizations as reputable by satisfying very high-level information risk requirements.
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Offers Unique Cyber
Insurance Advantages
Provides access to a totally different third-party partnership with great benefits of broad coverage, easier underwriting, improved policy benefits and the same renewals on all policies.
Deciding Which HITRUST Certification is Right For You
To offer some explanation, we have prepared a summary of all the three assessments’ major components. If you have never encountered the term HITRUST, you can treat this step as an overview of your three further available options
ESSENTIALS 1-YEAR
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An e1 is a baseline certification
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44 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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An i1 is the 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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An r2 is a 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
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