HITRUST CSF Certification – Denver (CO)

HITRUST CSF – Denver (CO)

Denver and Colorado healthcare companies need to ensure that sensitive patient data is protected from cybercriminals, especially when it comes to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI). Ensuring the organization has the proper cybersecurity controls, processes, and protections in place to maintain compliance with HIPAA and other regulations is imperative. In fact, many healthcare payers require that hospitals, medical practices, and third-party affiliates receive HITRUST CSF certification before doing business with them. The comprehensive nature of HITRUST CSF allows enterprises to meet the multiple compliance requirements of various data protection and risk management standards. For this reason, it is crucial to work with an experienced provider to drive the process.

Colorado HITRUST Experience

McKonly & Asbury provides HITRUST CSF certifications to healthcare organizations and their third-party vendors in Denver and Colorado. Typically, we work with any company that creates, accesses, stores, or exchanges PHI. This includes hospitals, general medical practices, urgent care centers, insurance companies, pharmacies, healthcare vendors, and specialized physician offices. Our diverse range of experience permits us to understand the company more quickly: it is risk profile, areas of exposure, and important testing variables.

HITRUST Certification Levels

Our team provides various HITRUST certifications, including:

HITRUST e1 Certification – Geared towards companies new to HITRUST, startups, and organizations with limited risk profiles, the 44 foundational controls create a solid security and privacy framework, making it an ideal first step in your compliance journey.
HITRUST i1 Certification – With 182 controls across 19 domains, HITRUST i1 offers more robust protection and a higher assurance than HITRUST e1. Plus, i1 can be leveraged toward the more advanced HITRUST r2 assessment, giving you the flexibility to grow your security program.
HITRUST r2 Certification – Based primarily around the risk assessment process, controls can range from 200 to 2,000 for the r2 strengthening your cybersecurity posture while ensuring compliance with industry standards like HIPAA, the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and many others.

Denver HITRUST Certification

Our team of dedicated cybersecurity professionals has extensive knowledge and experience in identifying cybersecurity risks. We approach each engagement with the client’s specific needs in mind, creating strategic solutions to counteract risk. Through every phase, McKonly & Asbury works closely with your organization to determine the appropriate scope and expectations, helping to position you for an optimal outcome in the final assessment.

HITRUST FAQs

HITRUST (Health Information Trust Alliance) is a widely recognized common security framework (CSF) that combines industry-specific regulations and best practices to help organizations manage information security and data protection. The HITRUST CSF was originally developed for the healthcare industry, but now serves a variety of industries with a scalable, flexible approach to security compliance.

HITRUST offers three different validated assessments options that offer HITRUST CSF certification through the use of HITRUST external assessors. The HITRUST assessment and certification demonstrates your organization’s dedication to risk management and regulatory compliance. HITURST CSF helps identify vulnerabilities, reduces the risk of data breaches, ensures industry standard compliance, and boosts your reputation through certification, providing a competitive advantage.

HITRUST e1: A foundational assessment focused on preparing your organization for critical cybersecurity threats and building a strong security posture.
HITRUST i1: A moderate assurance assessment addressing prevalent cybersecurity threats with a balanced approach to risk management.
HITRUST r2: A comprehensive, risk-based assessment offering extensive control coverage and flexibility, tailored to your organization’s unique needs.

HITRUST CSF helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by providing a structured framework to ensure information security, data protection, address cybersecurity threats, and manage risk. HITRUST Certification demonstrates your commitment to safeguarding sensitive information and complying with industry regulations.

Organizations of all sizes and industries, especially those handling sensitive data, benefit from HITRUST certification. HITRUST CSF provides a scalable, adaptable framework that can address the specific security, compliance, and regulatory needs of your organization, while also enhancing stakeholder trust.

The team is very knowledgeable. They take the time necessary to ensure we are prepared before the audit and works very closely during and after.

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McKonly & Asbury provides HITRUST Assessment and Certification services to Denver and Colorado companies from our Pennsylvania offices. If you want to learn how we can assist your organization, complete the form below and a team member will follow up with you promptly.

About Denver’s Healthcare Community

Denver’s healthcare landscape is anchored by several vital institutions synonymous with excellence and forward-thinking. Hospitals such as the University of Colorado Hospital and National Jewish Health are revered for their clinical expertise, groundbreaking research, and contributions to medical science. These institutions and others like Denver Health offer a comprehensive range of services, from trauma care and emergency services to specialized treatments for complex health conditions. Their efforts are complemented by numerous clinics and health centers scattered across the city, ensuring Denverites can access quality care within their communities.

A strong emphasis on innovation and technology also marks the narrative of Denver’s healthcare community. The city has become a hub for health tech startups and research initiatives, driven by a collaborative spirit that bridges the gap between medicine, technology, and academia. This innovative ecosystem fosters the development of new medical devices, digital health platforms, and cutting-edge treatments, focusing on improving patient outcomes and making healthcare more accessible and efficient.

National Reach

McKonly & Asbury also provides HITRUST CSF services to healthcare organizations in Atlanta (GA), Baltimore (MD), Charlotte (NC), Cincinnati (OH), Columbia (SC), Detroit (MI), Hartford (CT), Houston (TX), Las Vegas (NV), Little Rock (AR), Memphis (TN), Milwaukee (WI), Minneapolis (MN), Orlando (FL), Philadelphia (PA), Portland (OR), Richmond (VA), Salt Lake City (UT), Seattle (WA), Tulsa (OK), and Wichita (KS).