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Results Distribution System®

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The HITRUST® Results Distribution System (RDS) is an innovative solution designed to streamline the way organizations share and consume assessment results. RDS enables real-time, secure electronic transmission of assurance data directly into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) platforms and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) tools, eliminating manual processes and enhancing risk visibility. 

With RDS, organizations can automate vendor management workflows, improve decision-making, and reduce third-party risk exposure by integrating assessment data seamlessly into their existing risk management systems. 

For third-party risk management systems to achieve their full potential in helping organizations manage their vendor risk, assessment results need to be electronically shared and consumed. HITRUST’s Results Distribution System is a big step in making that possible and will be a strong complement to our focus on vendor interaction through Archer Engage.

Jeremy Fisher, Vice President of Product, Archer

What is the HITRUST RDS?

RDS is a secure, API-enabled system that allows organizations to electronically share HITRUST assessment results with customers, partners, and stakeholders in a standardized, structured format. This eliminates the inefficiencies of handling static PDF reports, allowing for faster analysis, automated tracking, and better vendor oversight. 

Instead of waiting for assessment documents to be manually sent and interpreted, RDS provides immediate access to assessment results, compliance statuses, corrective action plans (CAPs), and key security insights—all within an organization's preferred TPRM or GRC platform.

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Benefits of the HITRUST RDS

Saves Time & Reduces Manual Effort

No more chasing vendors for dense PDF reports; assessment results are automatically ingested into risk management systems.

Enables Faster Time-to-Insights

Unlocks the power of analytics by integrating HITRUST assessment results directly into TPRM systems, allowing organizations to track security postures in real-time.

Enhances Utilization of TPRM Resources

Reduces time spent manually entering and interpreting assessment results, allowing risk teams to focus on proactive risk management.

Lowers Labor Costs

Automation minimizes administrative overhead, making third-party risk management more efficient and cost-effective.

Improves Actionability of Results

Provides structured data that automates risk monitoring, including ongoing tracking of CAPs and GAPs, reducing compliance gaps and improving security postures.

Reduces Third-Party Risk

Customized dashboards and analytics improve vendor oversight, enabling risk teams to respond to vulnerabilities faster.

Supports Cross-Functional Workflows

Enables procurement, legal, risk management, and C-suite executives to make data-driven decisions with immediate access to vendor security insights.

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Use Cases for HITRUST RDS

Procurement Teams
Procurement Teams

Use RDS to quickly evaluate vendor certification status during onboarding, ensuring alignment with compliance requirements.

Risk Managers
Risk Managers

Leverage RDS to search for key security controls, monitor real-time compliance status, and track the progress of corrective action plans (CAPs).

Legal & Compliance Teams
Legal & Compliance Teams

Verify that vendors meet contractual security obligations by reviewing assessment tailoring factors and validation levels.

C-Suite Executives
C-Suite Executives

Enable data-driven risk ranking and strategic decision-making with clear insights into vendor security postures.

Enhancing Risk Management Through GRC Integration

Organizations using GRC platforms like ServiceNow have successfully integrated HITRUST RDS to automate third-party risk workflows, reducing time spent on manual assessment review and compliance tracking. By ingesting HITRUST assessment data directly into their GRC systems, teams can:

  • Automate vendor risk scoring based on real-time compliance insights
  • Trigger workflows and alerts when a vendor’s certification status changes
  • Track corrective action plans (CAPs) dynamically to ensure timely remediation
  • Improve visibility into vendor security postures, enhancing risk-based decision-making

With RDS embedded in their risk management ecosystem, organizations can eliminate inefficiencies, improve response times, and enhance security oversight across their vendor population.

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