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HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) is a certifiable security framework that incorporates requirements from multiple standards and regulations including HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, and PCI DSS. It is widely used in healthcare but applicable to any industry.

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Who needs HITRUST?

Healthcare organizations

Hospitals, health plans, and healthcare technology companies that need to demonstrate comprehensive security compliance.

Business associates

Vendors serving healthcare clients who need a certification that satisfies multiple compliance requirements simultaneously.

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HITRUST assessment types

AssessmentDescriptionDuration
e1Essential, foundational assessment — 44 requirementsFastest path
i1Industry-leading practices — 182 requirementsModerate effort
r2Risk-based, comprehensive — customized requirement countMost thorough

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How DSALTA helps

  • HITRUST controls mapped to CSF requirements
  • Cross-framework efficiency — leverages existing SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HIPAA evidence
  • Risk-based scoping aligned with HITRUST methodology
  • Evidence collection automated through integrations

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Frequently asked questions

HITRUST is a prescriptive framework with specific requirements, while SOC 2 is criteria-based and more flexible. HITRUST is preferred in healthcare; SOC 2 is more common in general SaaS.
Yes. HITRUST incorporates SOC 2 requirements. DSALTA maps overlapping controls, so existing SOC 2 evidence accelerates HITRUST certification.