Framework: HITRUST

Change and release management at the i1 level ensures that modifications to systems, software, and configurations follow controlled and auditable processes. Candidates should recognize that HITRUST emphasizes both predictability and accountability—changes must be documented, tested, approved, and implemented in a way that minimizes disruption and risk. The control objective is to maintain system stability and traceability while enabling necessary innovation. Evidence typically includes change request tickets, approval logs, and rollback plans.

In real-world practice, change control frameworks align with ITIL or DevOps methodologies that incorporate security reviews into the release process. For the exam, candidates must understand how segregation of duties, testing environments, and emergency change procedures support control effectiveness. i1 assurance depends on demonstrating that each change has a defined owner and that post-implementation validation confirms the desired outcome. Mature organizations view change management not as bureaucracy but as structured governance essential to maintaining secure and compliant operations.
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