Episode 95 — SOC 2 and HITRUST: When and How to Integrate

Integrating SOC 2 and HITRUST certifications allows organizations to consolidate assurance activities and demonstrate compliance across overlapping frameworks. Candidates must understand that both rely on evidence-based validation of control effectiveness but serve different audiences—SOC 2 focuses on service organization controls and HITRUST emphasizes healthcare regulatory compliance. HITRUST offers a SOC 2 + HITRUST mapping that enables dual-reporting, reducing redundancy and increasing credibility with customers and regulators.
In real-world practice, integration involves aligning the…