Testing of HITRUST CSF requirements follows structured assurance procedures. It includes:
Interviewing personnel to validate understanding and confirm processes.
Sampling populations to ensure controls operate consistently.
Examining documentation such as policies, logs, and records.
Testing the technical implementation to verify system configurations and operational effectiveness.
“Remediating deficient controls” is not part of the testing process itself; it comes afterward as part of remediation.
Extract Reference (HITRUST CSF Assurance Program, CCSFP Training Guide):
Testing involves interviews, examination of documentation, inspection of technical implementations, and sampling populations to assess control design and operating effectiveness.