HITRUST For MSPs And
MSSPs — And Their Clients
Deliver scalable, HITRUST-aligned cybersecurity and compliance services with Cynomi’s AI-powered vCISO platform. Help clients streamline control mapping, manage documentation, and prepare for certification with structured, repeatable processes.
What is HITRUST and Why
Does It Matter for MSPs and MSSPs?
HITRUST is a widely recognized certifiable framework that combines multiple cybersecurity and privacy regulations into a single, standardized control set. The HITRUST CSF (Common Security Framework) maps to standards including NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, HIPAA, GDPR, CMMC, and more—making it a preferred certification for organizations in highly regulated industries.
For MSPs and MSSPs, HITRUST presents a high-value opportunity. Clients pursuing HITRUST need help aligning controls, documenting policies, and tracking remediation. Providers that support HITRUST readiness can deliver structured, cross-framework services that reduce audit risk and build trust with enterprise buyers.
What Organizations Does
HITRUST Apply To?
HITRUST certification is pursued by organizations across healthcare, finance, and technology that handle sensitive data and require proof of security and compliance maturity. It is especially relevant for:
HealthTech and Healthcare SaaS Providers
Hospitals and Clinical Research Organizations
Insurance and Financial Services Companies
Cloud and Managed Service Providers in Regulated Sectors
MSPs and MSSPs supporting privacy, risk, and compliance initiatives
HITRUST Core Components
The HITRUST CSF includes hundreds of controls across multiple domains, depending on organizational size, sector, and risk factors. Key areas include:
Access Control
Restrict access to systems and data using role-based permissions and authentication.
Audit and Accountability
Maintain audit trails for key systems and review logs regularly for suspicious activity.
Risk Management
Conduct formal risk assessments, assign ownership, and define treatment plans.
System Security and Configuration
Apply secure baselines and hardening to all systems in scope.
Incident Management
Develop and test incident response plans aligned with industry best practices.
Third-Party Risk Management
Assess and monitor vendors and partners that handle sensitive or regulated data.
Why MSPs and MSSPs
Should Align With HITRUST
HITRUST provides a structured, multi-framework opportunity for service providers to build long-term relationships with compliance-driven clients.
Deliver policy mapping, remediation tracking, and readiness assessments
Support clients in healthcare, finance, and SaaS with high trust requirements
Align services to HIPAA, NIST, CMMC, ISO, and GDPR from a single control set
Expand service revenue with lifecycle-based security and compliance support
How MSPs and MSSPs Can Comply with
HITRUST and Help Clients Do the Same
Cynomi guides you step by step through managing cybersecurity and compliance.
Assess & Identify
Run HITRUST-Ready Risk and Gap Assessments
- Conduct automated control mapping across HITRUST CSF domains
- Identify gaps aligned to e1, i1, or r2 assurance levels
- Auto-generate risk registers, scoring models, and policy baselines
Establish and Plan
Build Audit-Ready Documentation and Remediation Plans
- Auto-generate required policies, procedures, and evidence artifacts
- Assign control owners, task deadlines, and HITRUST-specific documentation requirements
- Align activities with readiness timelines and assessor expectations
Optimize and Track Progress
Support Ongoing Readiness and Certification Maintenance
- Monitor implementation progress by domain, risk, or assurance level
- Maintain audit-ready documentation libraries for assessor validation
- Prepare clients for interim reviews and future certification cycles
Framework FAQs
HITRUST certification validates that an organization has implemented and maintains a robust, multi-framework cybersecurity and privacy program, verified by an independent assessor.
No. HITRUST is not a legal requirement, but it is often requested or required in healthcare, finance, and enterprise contracts as proof of compliance maturity.
These are different levels of HITRUST assurance. e1 offers basic controls, i1 supports moderate assurance, and r2 includes a full risk-based control set with the most rigorous assessment process.
Typical preparation and remediation can take 6–12 months, depending on the assurance level and current security maturity.
Cynomi automates risk assessments, control mapping, policy generation, remediation tracking, and documentation—enabling MSPs to guide clients through the full HITRUST readiness lifecycle.