HITRUST certification is not a shortcut to trust. In this episode of The ITSM Practice Podcast, Luigi Ferri explains why real success with HITRUST depends on operational maturity, disciplined processes, and ITIL 4 practices. Learn how process consistency, evidence, and repeatability are the true foundations of sustainable compliance and security.

In this episode, we answer to:

Why do many mid-size organizations fail HITRUST despite strong technical controls?

How do ITIL 4 practices enable sustainable HITRUST certification?

Which process maturity gaps block HITRUST readiness the most?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

HITRUST Alliance website, article "HITRUST CSF Framework overview", link https://hitrustalliance.net/hitrust-framework

HITRUST Alliance website, article "HITRUST CSF Control Maturity Evaluation Guide", link https://hitrustalliance.net/hubfs/Download%20Center%20%2B%20Partner%20Content/Evaluating-Control-Maturity-Using-the-HITRUST-Approach.pdf

Schneider Downs website, article "Complete Guide to HITRUST Certification", link https://schneiderdowns.com/guide-to-hitrust-certification/

Tevora website, article "HITRUST Certification Top Strategies for Effective Evidence Collection", link https://www.tevora.com/resource/hitrust-certification-top-strategies-for-effective-evidence-collection/

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