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Implemented principle

As explained in Data-Driven Cybersecurity

The implemented principle is the control-rating dimension representing the actual execution of policies and procedures.

Implemented is the control-rating dimension for the actual application or execution of cybersecurity policies and procedures. It represents what an organization does in practice, alongside policy, procedure, measured, and managed principles. section 1.5.1

Use the dimension to interpret control adherence within a broader assessment:

  • HITRUST controls specify implementation, measurement, management, policies, procedures, and practices. section 1.5.1
  • Implemented contributes a weighted amount to the overall control score, helping reflect cybersecurity posture and control maturity. section 1.5.1

HITRUST certification assessment

A validated assessment evaluates adherence to prescribed controls and illustrative procedures; the implemented rating reflects whether policies and procedures are actually being executed. section 1.5.1

Figure 1.2 HITRUST scoring criterion by percentage. The percentages indicate the weights placed on each category for scoring purposes.

Use the scoring figure to see how the implemented principle’s weight fits into HITRUST control-rating criteria. section 1.5.1

How Data-Driven Cybersecurity covers it

How deep it goes
Defines execution and scoring relevance but does not detail implementation procedures or measurement methods.
Examples
Uses HITRUST controls, illustrative procedures, validated assessments, and weighted scoring criteria.
What you can do after
Evaluate whether prescribed policies and procedures are being applied during a validated control assessment.
How it connects
Links policy, procedure, measured, managed, control rating, and cybersecurity metrics within the HITRUST framework.

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