Specialized Security Services Achieves HITRUST CSF Assessor Designation for Healthcare Organizations

PLANO, Texas - May 20, 2016 - PRLog -- Specialized Security Services, Inc., a leading provider of IT Security & Compliance services, today announced that it has been designated as a HITRUST CSF Assessor by the Health Information Trust Alliance. With this achievement, Specialized Security Services, Inc. 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 healthcare organizations in order to comply with healthcare (HIPAA, HITECH), third-party (PCI, COBIT) and government (NIST, FTC) regulations and standards.

CSF Assessors are critical to helping uphold information security and privacy standards for the healthcare industry. They also play a key role in the HITRUST CSF program by providing trained resources to healthcare organizations of varying size and complexity to assess compliance with security control requirements and document corrective action plans that align with the CSF. CSF Assessors such as Specialized Security Services, Inc. serve as a key component of the program by providing assessment and remediation services.

"Providing services as a HITRUST Assessor to leading healthcare organizations with the comprehensive CSF framework will be an amazing journey," states Mitchelle Schanbaum, CEO and Owner of Specialized Security Services, Inc. "We take a trusted advisor role with our clients, and by staying at the forefront of new standards and frameworks, such as the HITRUST CSF, we are able to guide them through the expedition."

"We are pleased to have Specialized Security Services, Inc. as a CSF Assessor to help healthcare organizations with the process of adopting and utilizing the CSF's requirements and give their customers confidence in the protection of their information," said Ken Vander Wal, Chief Compliance Officer, HITRUST. "The company's long-standing expertise and leadership in health IT privacy and security solutions make it a perfect addition to our program."

About HITRUST

Founded in 2007, the Health Information Trust Alliance (HITRUST) was born out of the belief that information protection should be a core pillar of, rather than an obstacle to, the broad adoption of health information systems and exchanges. HITRUST - in collaboration with public and private healthcare technology, privacy and information security leaders - has championed programs instrumental in safeguarding health information systems and exchanges while ensuring consumer confidence in their use.

HITRUST programs include the establishment of a common risk and compliance management framework (CSF); an assessment and assurance methodology; educational and career development; advocacy and awareness; and a federally recognized cyber Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (ISAO) and supporting initiatives. Over 84 percent of hospitals and health plans, as well as many other healthcare organizations and business associates, use the CSF, making it the most widely adopted security framework in the industry. For more information, visit https://hitrustalliance.net/.

About Specialized Security Services, Inc.

Founded in 1999, Specialized Security Services is a privately held, boutique cyber security consulting firm that combines advanced information security expertise with straightforward methodologies to offer a sound security strategy for clients. Specialized Security Services provides solutions that carefully balance critical operational requirements and vital information security needs with advanced technology and methodology. Providing security assessments for Fortune 500 companies, Specialized Security Services delivers consulting and assessment services in the healthcare, financial, and retail industries domestically and internationally. For more info, visit http://www.s3security.com/.

HITRUST Media Contact:

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