Building Trust in AI: Introducing the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification

AI continues to transform industries at an unprecedented pace. However, it also brings unique security challenges that traditional cybersecurity frameworks can’t or don’t address in a practical and comprehensive way. That’s why HITRUST is launching a new solution: the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification. This first-of-its-kind solution is tailored to meet the demands of AI technology, help organizations safeguard their AI systems, and build trust with customers and stakeholders.

What is the AI Security Assessment?

The HITRUST AI Security Assessment is a comprehensive framework designed to address AI security risks. It is built on a foundation of up to 44 highly prescriptive controls that address current AI threats. These AI-focused controls can seamlessly integrate with HITRUST’s core e1, i1, or r2 assessment requirements, allowing organizations to tailor their security approach based on specific AI deployment scenarios and inherent risks.

What does the AI Security Certification offer?

The HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification offers a practical, comprehensive model of AI security assurance for organizations looking to deploy and integrate AI into their products and services with confidence. It goes beyond compliance by providing clear, actionable control requirements that are easy to implement, and a proven methodology for defining, testing, and validating AI security programs. Organizations can earn trust and demonstrate the highest commitment to AI security, risk management, and threat mitigation with the HITRUST AI Security Certification.

Why should organizations choose HITRUST for AI security?

HITRUST has been a trusted leader in enterprise risk management, information security, and compliance assurances for over 17 years. HITRUST designed its framework to address specific AI security risks after extensive collaboration with AI experts and industry groups to evaluate the AI risk landscape and work on mitigation strategies. HITRUST studied more than two dozen key frameworks like ISO, NIST, and OWASP to harmonize and analyze the requirements against the HITRUST framework.

HITRUST provides the only measurable assurance mechanism proven to be reliable against threats. As per the HITRUST 2024 Trust Report, less than 1% of HITRUST-certified environments reported breaches over the last two years. Achieving the HITRUST AI Security Certification demonstrates an organization’s commitment to the highest level of AI security.

What are the key features of the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification?

• Comprehensive control set: The assessment comprises up to 44 controls specifically tailored to AI, addressing everything from data privacy to the AI model resiliency, ensuring robust protection.
• Tailored control selection: Organizations can choose controls based on their specific AI deployment needs, enabling a flexible, risk-based approach to security.
• Independent validation: Organizations undergo rigorous independent testing and centralized reviews for their AI systems, adding a layer of trust to their security practices.
• Threat-adaptive updates: HITRUST updates its controls frequently to ensure they stay relevant in the ever-evolving threat landscape.
• Efficiency through inheritance: Organizations can inherit controls from their cloud service providers or other vendors that already have HITRUST certifications to make their assessment process more efficient. Major cloud service providers were involved in the development of this solution, making it easier for their customers to get certified.
• Practical solution: HITRUST harmonized controls from NIST, ISO, OWASP, and other standards into a single framework with prescriptive requirements that are easy to understand and implement.

Who should consider the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification?

The HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification is ideal for any organization developing or deploying AI platforms. Organizations across industries and sizes can leverage this assessment to secure AI-powered applications and boost their competitive edge.

• Security teams: Establish and demonstrate a strong security posture tailored to AI.
• Sales and marketing leaders: Build customer confidence in AI-powered products with HITRUST certification.
• Third-party risk management program managers: Require and verify security standards for vendors with AI systems.
• CEOs, board members, and executives: Gain confidence that the AI systems are secured with the right controls.

A future-ready approach to AI security

With the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification, organizations can confidently navigate the evolving AI landscape, backed by a framework that’s adaptable, reliable, and trusted. This certification helps mitigate AI security risks and provides a strong foundation for compliance, stakeholder trust, and operational resilience.

For more information on the HITRUST AI Security Assessment and Certification, visit the HITRUST website.