Cyber threats are increasing every year. Organizations need more than just compliance checkboxes. They need real security that works.

The 2025 HITRUST Trust Report provides evidence that HITRUST certification reduces cyber risk, strengthens security postures, and adapts to new challenges.

This year’s report highlights the proven effectiveness of HITRUST certifications, the comprehensive coverage of its framework, the expansion of AI assurances, and the continuous improvements customers experience with repeated HITRUST certifications. These insights demonstrate why HITRUST remains the most reliable and data-backed cybersecurity assurance provider.

Here are five key takeaways from the 2025 HITRUST Trust Report.

1. HITRUST is proven to reduce cyber risk

HITRUST certification protects from cyber threats better than any other security framework. The 2025 Trust Report provides measurable proof that HITRUST certifications are effective.

99.41% of HITRUST-certified environments remained breach-free in 2024. Only 0.59% of organizations with a HITRUST certification reported a security incident. This rate is significantly lower than industry averages.

No other cybersecurity assurance framework provides quantifiable proof that its certifications work. Many organizations rely on compliance reports that do not measure actual security performance. HITRUST takes a different approach. It requires certified entities to report breaches, allowing HITRUST to measure the effectiveness of its certifications.

Organizations that choose HITRUST are not just meeting compliance requirements, they are adopting a framework that has been proven to reduce cyber risk and protect sensitive data.

2. HITRUST stays ahead of emerging threats

Cyber threats constantly evolve. Security programs must keep pace with new tactics, techniques, and attack methods. The cyber threat-adaptive HITRUST framework is designed to adapt to these changes.

HITRUST continuously integrates data from top cyber threat intelligence sources to ensure its framework remains relevant. It addresses emerging threats before they become widespread risks. No other security framework makes such frequent updates to stay relevant.

HITRUST maps its framework to address 100% of the MITRE mitigations that can be controlled through cybersecurity defenses. It ensures its assessments provide the most comprehensive coverage to keep organizations ahead of cybercriminals.

3. HITRUST introduces AI security and risk management assurances

Organizations are using AI to become more efficient. But they struggle to assess AI-related threats, including data privacy risks, security vulnerabilities, and ethical concerns. HITRUST is leading the way in AI assurance. In 2024, HITRUST introduced two AI-related assessments.

• The AI Security Certification helps organizations prove that their AI models and platforms are built securely. This certification can be added to any HITRUST core certification, including e1, i1, or r2.

• The AI Risk Management Assessment allows organizations to evaluate and improve their AI risk management programs. It aligns with global standards like ISO/IEC and NIST.

Organizations need trustworthy and structured cybersecurity assurances as AI adoption increases. HITRUST is providing the tools they need to manage AI risks effectively.

4. HITRUST customers improve security

Achieving HITRUST certification is only the beginning. Maintaining strong security requires continuous improvement. The 2025 HITRUST Trust Report shows that customers undergoing repeated HITRUST certifications significantly strengthen their security postures over time.

In 2024, businesses maintaining HITRUST certifications experienced

• 54% fewer corrective actions in subsequent i1 certifications
• 32% fewer corrective actions in subsequent r2 certifications

HITRUST does not just provide an assessment; it creates a culture of continuous security improvement that helps organizations stay resilient in an evolving threat landscape.

5. HITRUST expands its framework for maximum security coverage

Organizations need a security framework that is comprehensive, adaptable, and built to address real-world challenges. The HITRUST framework continues to set the gold standard by expanding its coverage and integrating the most relevant security requirements.

The latest version, HITRUST CSF v11.4, harmonizes 60 authoritative sources, including HIPAA, NIST, and ISO. This represents a 36% increase from the previous year, ensuring organizations can meet multiple security, privacy, and compliance requirements within a single, unified framework.

HITRUST offers a comprehensive and scalable framework. Unlike fragmented approaches that require organizations to juggle multiple frameworks, HITRUST simplifies the process by consolidating the most critical standards into one powerful solution.

The future of trust in cybersecurity

The 2025 HITRUST Trust Report proves that HITRUST is a data-backed security assurance that reduces risk, adapts to evolving threats, and drives continuous improvement. Organizations that choose HITRUST gain more than a certification. They gain a proven security strategy that protects their data, enhances their security posture, and prepares them for the future.

Read the full 2025 Trust Report to learn more.