All Episodes
Displaying 21 - 40 of 101 in total
Episode 21 — Backup and Recovery Essentials for e1
Data backup and recovery are critical components of operational resilience in the HITRUST e1 program. These controls ensure that organizations can restore essential da...
Episode 22 — Network and Boundary Essentials for e1
The network and boundary protection safeguards in e1 address how data moves between systems and how unauthorized access is prevented. These controls form a defensive p...
Episode 23 — Logging and Monitoring Essentials for e1
Logging and monitoring form the early warning system for detecting abnormal or malicious activity within an organization’s environment. Under e1, the emphasis is on en...
Episode 24 — Secure Development Essentials for e1
Secure development practices at the e1 level focus on reducing software-related risks through structured, documented procedures. Candidates must understand that even b...
Episode 25 — Vendor Oversight Essentials for e1
Vendor oversight ensures that third parties entrusted with data or operational responsibilities maintain security controls consistent with organizational standards. Th...
Episode 26 — Incident Response Essentials for e1
Incident response under the e1 program ensures that even small organizations have a structured, repeatable process for detecting, reporting, and managing security even...
Episode 27 — Awareness and Training Essentials for e1
Security awareness and training form the human layer of defense within the e1 framework. Candidates must understand that HITRUST expects organizations to provide struc...
Episode 28 — Building the e1 Policy Pack
Every HITRUST program begins with documentation, and for e1, this means assembling a clear, consistent set of foundational policies. The “policy pack” represents the o...
Episode 29 — Evidence Assembly Sequencing for e1
Collecting evidence in a logical, efficient order can save weeks during an assessment. Evidence assembly sequencing under e1 involves aligning documentation and artifa...
Episode 30 — e1 Recap & Quick Reference
The e1 program provides organizations with a structured entry point into HITRUST certification. Candidates should view it as the essential foundation for building more...
Episode 31 — i1 Intent and When to Choose It
The i1, or “Implemented One-Year” assessment, is designed for organizations ready to demonstrate a higher level of operational maturity beyond e1. Candidates must unde...
Episode 32 — What “Implemented” Means in Practice
Within the HITRUST i1 program, the term “implemented” signifies that controls are not only defined but are demonstrably operating as intended. Candidates should know t...
Episode 33 — Access Control for i1
Access control under the i1 program demands that privileges are systematically managed, reviewed, and enforced. Candidates must understand how this differs from e1—whe...
Episode 34 — Authentication and MFA for i1
Authentication controls within the i1 program extend beyond passwords, emphasizing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for critical systems and remote access. Candidates...
Episode 35 — Device Security and Baselines for i1
Device security under i1 establishes a higher expectation for control enforcement compared to e1. Candidates must understand that the focus now shifts from documenting...
Episode 36 — Secure Configuration Management for i1
Secure configuration management ensures that systems are built, deployed, and maintained in a state that minimizes vulnerabilities. Under the i1 program, candidates mu...
Episode 37 — Patch and Vulnerability Management for i1
Under the i1 framework, patch and vulnerability management elevate from procedural to operational assurance. Candidates must understand that this safeguard requires de...
Episode 38 — Change and Release Management for i1
Change and release management at the i1 level ensures that modifications to systems, software, and configurations follow controlled and auditable processes. Candidates...
Episode 39 — Privacy by Design Fundamentals
Privacy by Design integrates data protection principles directly into system and process architecture. Within HITRUST i1, this concept ensures that personal and sensit...
Episode 40 — Data Classification and Handling for PHI
Data classification under HITRUST i1 requires organizations to identify, label, and manage data according to sensitivity and regulatory requirements. Candidates must u...