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HITRUST requires that all new r2 assessments use the latest available version of the CSF framework. This ensures that assessments reflect the most current regulatory mappings, authoritative source updates, and industry security practices. For example, if HITRUST releases CSF version 11.x, new assessments initiated after its release must adopt that version. Organizations with ongoing assessments may complete them on the prior version but must transition to the latest version for new engagements. This policy ensures consistency and prevents outdated control sets from being used in certification, which could weaken reliance by stakeholders. Keeping assessments aligned with the current version also reflects HITRUST’s commitment to maintaining the CSF as a “living framework.”

MyCSF Analytics is a feature that allows organizations to create dashboards, charts, and reports from their assessment data. Analytics can be applied within a single assessment object to track scoring, evidence linkage, CAPs, and requirement coverage. Additionally, analytics can be applied across multiple assessments (e.g., e1, i1, and r2 objects) within the same subscriber organization. This cross-assessment capability is especially valuable for large enterprises performing multiple assessments for different business units or regulatory drivers. It enables comparisons, benchmarking, and enterprise-wide risk visibility. The analytics feature enhances MyCSF’s role as not only an assessment tool but also a continuous risk management platform, giving organizations insight into trends and performance over time.

The r2 assessment is the most risk-tailorable of all HITRUST assessment types. Unlike the standardized e1 and i1 assessments, which are designed for essential or moderate assurance, the r2 adapts dynamically based on organizational, technical, compliance, and operational risk factors. For example, the number of users, systems, or internet-facing components directly impacts the number and type of requirement statements. Regulatory drivers such as HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or GDPR also add requirements, ensuring the assessment aligns with the entity’s unique obligations. This tailoring ensures that organizations with higher risk exposure face more stringent testing, while lower-risk entities are not overburdened with unnecessary controls. Neither interim assessments nor bridge certificates are tailorable—they are point-in-time processes tied to existing validated assessments.

The MyCSF document repository is designed to provide efficiency in evidence management. Documents uploaded into the repository can be reused across multiple assessments or assessment objects without the need to upload them again. This helps organizations streamline audit evidence, reduce redundancy, and maintain consistency across different assessment scopes.

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The document repository allows documents to be reused and accessed across multiple assessment objects, thereby improving efficiency in the evidence submission process.