Framework: HITRUST

Workforce security at the i1 level combines personnel screening, access control, and ongoing education into a unified assurance domain. Candidates must recognize that HITRUST requires documented hiring procedures, background checks where applicable, and signed confidentiality agreements. Beyond onboarding, organizations must provide role-based security training and ensure employees understand their specific responsibilities for protecting sensitive data. This control area emphasizes that human factors remain critical to overall assurance maturity.

In practice, workforce programs integrate with HR and IT systems to manage lifecycle events such as promotions, transfers, and terminations. Continuous awareness programs reinforce security culture through refresher courses and targeted communications. For exam preparation, candidates should link workforce security to broader governance topics such as RACI and PRISMA maturity. Assessors will expect evidence like training logs, attendance records, and acknowledgment forms. The i1 level demonstrates that security is not solely a technical discipline but an organizational commitment sustained through education and accountability.
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