HITRUST Assessment & Certification Services

HITRUST Authorized External Assessor

HITRUST certification helps organizations demonstrate that their security and privacy controls meet rigorous, industry-recognized requirements. Built on the HITRUST CSF®, the certification provides a comprehensive approach to managing cybersecurity, privacy, and regulatory obligations through a single, certifiable framework.

For healthcare organizations, business associates, technology companies, and other organizations that handle sensitive information, HITRUST certification strengthens customer trust, supports regulatory compliance, and helps meet the growing security expectations of clients, partners, and regulators.

If your organization has been asked to become HITRUST® certified, or you’re proactively strengthening your cybersecurity program, LBMC can guide you through every step of the assessment and certification process. 

What Is a HITRUST Assessment?

A HITRUST assessment evaluates your organization’s security controls against the HITRUST CSF®, a certifiable framework that harmonizes multiple regulatory and industry standards.

It provides a structured, measurable way to:

  • Identify control gaps
  • Validate security maturity
  • Demonstrate compliance to customers and regulators

Who Needs a HITRUST Assessment?

HITRUST is commonly required for organizations that:

  • Handle sensitive healthcare or regulated data
  • Work with healthcare providers, payers, or vendors
  • Need to meet client or contractual security requirements
  • Want to align multiple frameworks into a single certification
  • Are preparing for audits, M&A, or enterprise growth

LBMC has helped countless organizations reach their HITRUST Certified goal. And, yes, we have learned many lessons along the way. 

If you’re asking, “Do I need to get HITRUST certified?”—we’re here to guide you every step of the way. Are you ready for it?

Streamline Audits. Strengthen Compliance.

Quickly assess whether your organization is ready for HITRUST® and where gaps may exist.

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HITRUST Services

Scoping and Certification Selection

The assurance program allows for independent certification or validation against the framework. These engagements must be performed by trained and vetted external assessors, experienced in healthcare information security. We can help your organization with the critical step of understanding and defining your scope, as well as selecting the best assessment scoping strategy for your organization.

Readiness and Gap Assessment

LBMC Cybersecurity’s experts ensure that your organization is prepared for HITRUST as you embark on the journey of certification, establishing a well-known and generally accepted security framework across any industry. We provide readiness assessments, project management, remediation assistance, score improvement guidance, and more.

Certification (Validation, Interim, & Rapid Recertification Assessments)

Ready to certify or have a certification in place? LBMC can help you. An interim assessment is required one year after certification to evaluate the organization’s current state against the HITRUST CSF. LBMC Cybersecurity provides this service and submits an Annual Review Letter. 

Bridge Assessments

In response to COVID-19 related challenges, extensions for certification periods are permitted. LBMC, with a decade of experience and the most seasoned team in the industry, offers external assessment services to guide you through the bridge process. 

If you’re navigating complex security, compliance, or risk challenges, LBMC’s cybersecurity advisors can help you prioritize next steps with clarity. Start with a conversation focused on your goals, risks, and operational realities.

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Why Choose LBMC Cybersecurity

As a select group of HITRUST Authorized External Assessor® organizations recognized by the HITRUST Alliance, LBMC Cybersecurity participated in the effort to integrate security standards from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and NIST into the HITRUST framework.

In 2010, LBMC Cybersecurity became one of the first HITRUST Authorized External Assessor® organizations, establishing a long-standing role in what has become the gold standard for security and privacy assessments. As the leader of the “10-year club,” LBMC is the longest-serving external assessor, backed by one of the most experienced teams in the industry. Our experts have helped shape and apply the HITRUST CSF® over time, bringing deep knowledge to organizations looking to protect sensitive information and achieve certification with confidence.

For many organizations, HITRUST is just one component of a broader cybersecurity and compliance strategy. Depending on your industry and business objectives, you may also need to demonstrate compliance through SOC 2 audits, implement security controls aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework or ISO 27001, validate PCI DSS compliance for payment card environments, meet CMMC compliance requirements for Department of Defense contracts, conduct HIPAA risk assessments to address regulatory obligations, or support international privacy initiatives such as GDPR compliance. Because our team works across these frameworks, we help identify overlapping controls that reduce duplicate effort while strengthening your overall security program.

As external assessor council members, we assist the industry with education and outreach and feel compelled and obligated to offer encouragement and advice to those embarking on this journey. 

CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

I have worked in Technology for over 30 years and engaged all large firm assessors in this space. LBMC is second to none. Through the HITRUST process, their team became an extension of ours, making the experience enjoyable and extremely rewarding!
Vice-President and Chief Information Security Officer at a nationwide leader in post-acute healthcare
LBMC is flexible and accommodating to our specific needs. They gave us a unique advantage with HITRUST certification, demonstrating compliance with various standards and regulations. With LBMC, you get the ‘Big 4’ service without the extreme costs. Their local access and service level are unmatched by large, national providers.
Vice-President of Information Security Risk Management at a large healthcare technology company
We needed a HITRUST assessment partner with experience and local presence for routine face-to-face engagement. LBMC’s resources, solid reputation, and accessible expertise made it a perfect choice. Our team values their highly qualified professionals.
Chief Information Security Officer at a healthcare management company in Nashville

Reducing Audit Fatigue, Improving Efficiency

See how a leading healthcare organization streamlined compliance and simplified audits with a unified HITRUST® strategy.

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Industries We Serve

Our cybersecurity advisory team works with organizations across industries to address security risks, compliance requirements, and operational challenges. We help clients strengthen controls, reduce exposure, and align security efforts with business priorities. Whether you’re responding to new regulations, supporting growth, or improving security maturity, our team provides clear guidance grounded in real-world experience.

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Local Expertise, Wherever You Are

With offices in Chattanooga, Memphis, Louisville, Nashville, Knoxville, Philadelphia, and Charlotte, plus remote offices, LBMC partners with businesses across the region and beyond.

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HITRUST Resources

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Webinar: HITRUST i1 Assessment

In December 2021, HITRUST announced the newest service offering – the new i1 Implemented Certification.
 
In this video, you will learn:
  • What is the HITRUST i1 Implemented Verified Assessment and Certification?
  • Why was this new option was created?
  • Key differences between i1 vs r2.
  • How to choose which option is right for you.

On-Demand Webinar Duration: 7:36

HITRUST® FAQs

1. Can you be certified by HIPAA?

No, HIPAA does not offer a certification. The HITRUST CSF® maps to HIPAA Security, Privacy, and Breach Notification requirements, allowing organizations to demonstrate compliance through a certifiable framework.

No, HITRUST® is used across multiple industries, including healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Any organization handling sensitive data can benefit from the framework.

No, HITRUST was established in 2007, before OCR HIPAA audits began in 2011. The framework was developed to address growing security and compliance challenges across industries.

No, the NIST CSF does not offer certification. However, the HITRUST CSF® incorporates and maps to NIST requirements, and certain HITRUST® assessments provide reporting aligned to NIST CSF 2.0.

Yes, HITRUST® enables organizations to align multiple frameworks into a single assessment, reducing audit fatigue and improving efficiency.

Yes, the HITRUST CSF® aligns with many ISO 27001 requirements and can support organizations preparing for certification when implemented effectively.

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Let’s Talk About Your Cybersecurity Priorities

Whether you’re preparing for a compliance assessment, addressing security gaps, or strengthening your overall risk posture, LBMC’s cybersecurity advisors are ready to help. We’ll start with a conversation focused on your current environment, requirements, and the steps needed to move forward with confidence.

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