Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries across the globe, enabling unparalleled innovation and efficiency. However, with its rise, AI also introduces unique security risks that demand a comprehensive and trustworthy framework for mitigating threats and ensuring compliance. Addressing this urgent need, HITRUST has announced the launch of the HITRUST AI Security Assessment with Certification — a groundbreaking program that sets the benchmark for AI security assurance.
This new offering is tailored for AI systems and platforms, helping organizations secure their AI deployments while building trust with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
The Growing Need for AI-Specific Security
AI is transforming industries — from healthcare and finance to manufacturing and technology. However, as AI becomes more deeply embedded in critical systems, it brings new challenges, such as:
- Unaddressed AI-specific risks: Traditional security frameworks often fail to account for the unique vulnerabilities of AI systems, such as adversarial attacks, model poisoning, and data bias.
- Lack of prescriptive AI standards: Existing frameworks for AI security are often broad, lacking the depth and specificity needed for reliable third-party assurance.
- Rising demand for transparency: Customers, business leaders, and regulators require organizations to demonstrate that their AI systems are secure and trustworthy.
Recognizing these challenges, HITRUST developed the AI Security Assessment with Certification, ensuring organizations can implement robust security controls for AI technologies while addressing emerging risks.
What Is the HITRUST AI Security Assessment with Certification?
The HITRUST AI Security Assessment with Certification is a comprehensive solution designed to address the unique risks of AI systems while leveraging HITRUST’s proven security and assurance methodology.
Key Features:
- AI-Specific Security Controls
Developed in consultation with industry leaders, these controls target AI-related vulnerabilities, such as algorithmic risks, data poisoning, and malicious use of AI systems.
The controls integrate with the HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) to ensure alignment with global standards like ISO, NIST, and OWASP.
Rigorous Assurance Methodology
Includes third-party external assessments, centralized HITRUST reviews, quality checks, and scoring to validate control implementation.Provides either a 1-year or 2-year certification period, depending on the assessment scope.
Streamlined Assessment Process
Powered by MyCSF, HITRUST’s SaaS platform, organizations can automate and manage their AI security assessments.Supports the use of Inherited Security Controls, enabling AI providers to rely on pre-validated controls to reduce costs and save time.
Alignment with Global Standards and Policies
Integrates with ISO standards, NIST guidelines, OWASP frameworks, and policy initiatives like the 2023 Executive Order on AI Security and the 2024 DHS AI Security Framework for Critical Infrastructure.
Why HITRUST’s AI Certification Is Unique
Unlike existing AI frameworks that often lack specificity, HITRUST’s program delivers prescriptive, actionable controls tailored to the evolving risks of AI technologies.
Industry-Leading Features:
- Proven Assurance Methodology: Built on HITRUST’s 17+ years of cybersecurity expertise, it ensures measurable, reliable outcomes.
- Collaborative Development: The controls were designed with input from leading AI providers, tool vendors, and industry experts through HITRUST’s working groups and public feedback processes.
- Practical Application: Balances cutting-edge security measures with real-world usability, making it accessible for organizations of all sizes.
Who Should Use HITRUST’s AI Security Certification?
The HITRUST AI Security Assessment with Certification is ideal for a wide range of stakeholders, including:
1. AI Creators and Providers
- Organizations developing AI platforms, tools, or services can leverage the certification to showcase their commitment to security.
2. Organizations Deploying AI
- Enterprises building AI-powered applications or embedding AI subsystems into operations can demonstrate risk management and compliance.
3. Security and Risk Management Teams
- Provides a blueprint for securing AI systems and offers proof of security for internal and external stakeholders.
4. Sales and Product Teams
- Use HITRUST certification as a trust-building tool to accelerate customer adoption of AI-powered products and services.
5. Third-Party Risk Management Programs
- Ensure vendors using AI comply with stringent security standards to minimize supply chain risks.
6. Boards, Executives, and Decision-Makers
- Gain confidence that AI technologies are secured, reducing risks associated with adoption and deployment.
7. Regulators and Insurers
- Offers a standardized framework for evaluating and managing AI-specific risks, providing clarity and confidence for regulatory bodies and cyber insurance providers.
Industry Backing and Impact
HITRUST’s AI certification has garnered widespread support from industry leaders and security experts.
David Houlding, Microsoft Director of Global Healthcare Security & Compliance Strategy:
“HITRUST’s ability to support shared responsibility and enable the inheritance of validated security controls is critical for simplifying and securing complex AI deployments. This program sets an important benchmark for trustworthy AI security.”
Teresa Godfroy, Founder and CEO of Silverthorn, LLC:
“The HITRUST AI Assurance Working Group ensured the controls are both innovative and practical. This certification meets today’s AI security challenges while aligning with established standards.”
Stephen Dufour, Chief Security & Privacy Officer at Embold Health:
“HITRUST’s prescriptive controls and proven assurance methodology provide the trust and confidence our customers need for AI-driven solutions.”
Why HITRUST?
For over 17 years, HITRUST has been a leader in information security assurance, offering harmonized frameworks and reliable certifications. HITRUST’s rigorous methodologies have helped organizations reduce breaches and improve their security postures.
This year, HITRUST revealed that fewer than 0.64% of certified systems experienced breaches over two years, further validating its effectiveness. With the launch of the AI Security Assessment, HITRUST sets a new standard for securing AI technologies while providing measurable results.
How to Get Started
The HITRUST AI Security Assessment with Certification is available for purchase now and complements HITRUST’s existing risk management tools.
- Existing HITRUST Customers: Add AI certification to your current assessments for enhanced security coverage.
- New Customers: Take advantage of early adopter promotions and streamline your journey to trusted AI security.
To learn more about how HITRUST can help secure your AI technologies, contact Praveen Kumar at Finstein for guidance:
Email: Praveen@Finstein.ai
Phone: +91 99400 16037
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