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Automation Targets Compliance Cost and Audit Fatigue
Rapid7 and HITRUST have formed a strategic partnership that aims to streamline security assurance for regulated sectors. The integration links Rapid7’s Surface Command platform with the HITRUST assurance framework.
“With this collaboration, we are now able to benchmark customers against HITRUST, ultimately reducing both the cost and burden of compliance while also enabling them to achieve continuous assurance against the comprehensive framework for greater protection from threats,” said Jon Schipp, senior director of product management at Rapid7.
The integration allows users to collect and validate security controls automatically against HITRUST requirements. This process gives organizations continuous insight into control performance and highlights drift that could affect compliance. The companies note that this capability supports stronger governance and clearer reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
Shift From Periodic Audits to Continuous Compliance
Security teams face growing pressure from regulators and cyber insurers to prove that controls operate consistently. Traditional audits rely on point-in-time checks and outdated evidence. Rapid7’s real-time visibility, paired with HITRUST’s continuously updated control library, creates a persistent validation model. The companies position this as a more reliable view of security posture throughout the year.
Rapid7 says the partnership lowers compliance workloads and reduces assurance costs. HITRUST highlights its benchmark showing organizations with its controls experience a 0.59% average annual breach rate. Mapping these controls to Rapid7’s platform gives customers a unified way to demonstrate readiness.
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Impacts on Cyber Liability Insurance
The integration may also influence cyber liability insurance outcomes. Insurers increasingly seek proof of continuous risk management before underwriting policies. Organizations that maintain validated controls can show stronger discipline, which may support lower premiums and smoother renewals. Continuous compliance also helps reduce evidence decay, a concern for insurers evaluating real-world risk.
Additional Capabilities
The partnership provides:
- Continuous control monitoring against HITRUST requirements
- Proactive risk mitigation through unified visibility and threat data
- Reduced audit burden and extended certification intervals
- Lower compliance costs and improved insurance documentation
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