Episode 89 — Cloud Inheritance Patterns (AWS, Azure, GCP Side-by-Side)

Understanding inheritance patterns across leading cloud service providers—AWS, Azure, and GCP—is essential for HITRUST practitioners. Candidates must understand that while each provider offers security certifications and controls, customers remain responsible for configuration, monitoring, and data protection within their cloud environments. HITRUST allows organizations to inherit validated controls from providers when those controls meet assurance equivalence and are properly mapped in MyCSF. Side-by-side comparison helps identify where provider responsibilities end and customer…