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ASSESSMENTS & CERTIFICATIONS / e1

Right-Sized Assurance That Scales With You

HITRUST e1 provides fast, validated cybersecurity assurance based on foundational controls—ideal for low-risk programs, growing organizations, or as a launch point toward more comprehensive certifications.

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    • Certifcation e1
    OVERVIEW

    HITRUST e1 – Foundational, Flexible Cybersecurity Validation

    Whether you're maintaining essential protections or preparing to pursue higher-level certifications, the HITRUST e1 assessment and certification delivers fast, independently validated assurance grounded in 44 foundational controls. It’s the right fit for low-risk programs, growing organizations, and any company that values security built to scale with their needs.

    Why it matters:

    • Establish defensible security by implementing critical, independently validated controls.
    • Accelerate time to certification with a streamlined, efficient process designed for rapid completion.
    • Lay the foundation for growth by aligning with HITRUST’s proven, scalable assurance framework.
    • Earn stakeholder trust with third-party validation backed by consistent quality and oversight.

    Who benefits?

    • Startups and small businesses establishing a security foundation
    • New or growing vendors entering risk-conscious markets
    • Companies planning to pursue i1 or r2—when the time is right
    • Organizations looking to get started with HITRUST certification
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    BENEFITS

    Building a Strong Foundation – The Strategic Benefits of HITRUST e1

    HITRUST e1 helps organizations quickly implement essential security, reduce risk, prove assurance, and compete confidently—backed by trusted standards.
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    Reduces Time and Complexity

    Minimize effort with a leaner set of 44 essential controls and a streamlined evaluation process.

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    Advance Toward i1 or r2

    Apply validated e1 results as a building block toward future HITRUST i1 or r2 assessments.

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    Achieve Faster Certification

    Complete your assessment and receive assurance in as few as 4–6 weeks, depending on readiness.

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    Streamline Implementation

    Focus on what matters—practical, control-based validation that aligns with your real-world security program.

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    Simplify Third-Party Risk Reviews

    Provide a lightweight, trusted assurance option that supports TPRM, appropriate to the level of risk.

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    Demonstrate Trust to the Market

    Show customers, partners, and regulators that your security program meets recognized standards with third-party validation.

    Sample HITRUST e1 Report

    Download a sample HITRUST e1 validated report.

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    FAQs

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long does it take to achieve HITRUST e1 certification?

    Earning an e1 certification can take as little as a few weeks, with the average time for most organizations being around 30 days. Organizations should discuss timelines and potential efficiencies, such as control inheritance, with their assessors.

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    Can HITRUST e1 assessment be used as a step toward achieving i1 or r2 certification?

    Yes, the e1 assessment provides a foundational framework that can be leveraged when pursuing more comprehensive HITRUST certifications like i1 and r2.

    What types of organizations benefit most from HITRUST e1?

    The e1 certification has many potential uses. Organizations can choose to pursue the e1 as the first step toward a more rigorous assessment. It is designed for startups, small businesses, companies with lower risk profiles or less complexity, and organizations looking for assurances from their vendors.

    How often does the HITRUST e1 certification need to be renewed?
    HITRUST e1 certifications are valid for one year and must be renewed annually to maintain validated status.

    The Only Certification Proven to Work

    With a 99.41% breach-free rate among HITRUST-certified environments, HITRUST stands alone in cybersecurity assurance. From third-party risk to internal controls, trust the solution that reduces risk — and proves it.

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