The e1 assessment focuses on essential cybersecurity hygiene controls. To achieve certification, the Implemented maturity level must demonstrate full (100%) compliance for each requirement statement. Partial implementation (such as 50%) indicates that the control is not consistently applied or lacks complete coverage across systems and users. HITRUST emphasizes the Implemented level in e1 because it represents proof that foundational safeguards are actively functioning. Scoring 50% would fall into the “Partially Compliant” category, which is insufficient for certification. Even if policies and procedures exist, HITRUST requires controls to be fully implemented for an e1 certification outcome. This strict requirement helps ensure that entities with lower assurance models still achieve a baseline of strong operational security.
[References: HITRUST Scoring Rubric – “e1 Certification Requirements”; CCSFP Study Guide – “Certification Criteria for e1 Assessments.”, , ]
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