Security Compliance Associates Achieves HITRUST CSF® Assessor Designation
CLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Security Compliance Associates, a leading provider of cybersecurity assessment and advisory services, today announced that it has been designated as a HITRUST CSF Assessor by HITRUST®. With this achievement, Security Compliance Associates is now approved to provide services using the HITRUST CSF, a comprehensive security framework that addresses the multitude of security, privacy and regulatory challenges facing organizations in order to comply with healthcare (HIPAA, HITECH), third-party (PCI, COBIT), government (NIST, FTC) and other industry specific regulations and standards.
CSF Assessors are critical to helping uphold information security and privacy standards for various industries of varying size and complexity and are a core component of the HITRUST CSF program by providing trained resources to assess compliance with security control requirements and document corrective action plans that align with the HITRUST CSF. HITRUST CSF Assessors such as Security Compliance Associates serve as a key component of the program by providing assessment and remediation services to all industries that deal with PHI and/or PII.
"Becoming a HITRUST CSF Assessor greatly expands the services and value that SCA delivers to the healthcare industry and to other companies who will benefit from the 'assess once, report many' format provided by the HITRUST CSF", said Jim Brahm, Managing Director and CEO, Security Compliance Associates.
"We are pleased to have Security Compliance Associates as a CSF Assessor to help organizations with the process of adopting and utilizing the HITRUST CSF's requirements and give their customers confidence in the protection of their information," said Ken Vander Wal, Chief Compliance Officer, HITRUST. " Security Compliance Associates' long-standing expertise and leadership in IT privacy and security solutions make it a perfect addition to our program."
About Security Compliance Associates
Security Compliance Associates provides what many consider to be the finest information security services available in the market today. Our seasoned team of professionals delivers superior work product and unparalleled relationship value. For over 14 years our team has established a sterling reputation among 1000's of financial institutions, healthcare organizations, title and settlement companies, Government/Public Sector organizations and other businesses who handle sensitive information. SCA has a long history of success based on its core values which include building lifetime partnerships based on mutual trust and respect, a culture of service and employing dedicated, knowledgeable staff. These values have allowed us to expand, strengthening the depth and breadth of our people and services. Safeguarding critical information, regardless of media, and complying with information security regulations, are the sole focus of SCA.
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