Find the right CSF consultant or HITRUST assessor. Know the real cost.
We’ve profiled 13 consultancies and assessors — their services, their timelines, who to avoid. Every firm is real, every website verified, and every HITRUST assessor claim cross-checked against HITRUST’s published external assessor list. No pay-to-rank, no fabricated reviews.
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Firms that do NIST CSF 2.0 and HITRUST work
Every firm below is a real, operating practice with a verified website. Firms described as HITRUST-authorized assessors appear on HITRUST’s published external assessor list (checked September 2026). Firms we could not confirm there are labeled as such — verify directly before engaging one for a validated assessment. Sponsorship never affects ranking; see our methodology.
A-LIGN
A-LIGN is a compliance and audit firm working across SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and healthcare frameworks. It appears on HITRUST's published external …
Coalfire
Coalfire is a cybersecurity advisory and assessment firm with practices spanning HITRUST, FedRAMP, and enterprise frameworks. It appears on HITRUST's …
Schellman
Schellman is an independent assessment firm known for audit work across SOC, ISO, FedRAMP, and HITRUST. It appears on HITRUST's published external ass…
KirkpatrickPrice
KirkpatrickPrice is an audit and assessment firm focused on SOC 2, ISO 27001, and HITRUST. It appears on HITRUST's published external assessor list an…
The right firm depends on who you are
A federal agency and a commercial enterprise should not hire the same firm the same way. We've grouped the directory by buyer type.
Healthcare & HITRUST
HITRUST-authorized assessors and healthcare-focused firms for HIPAA-adjacent assurance programs.
Growth-stage companies
Firms that work with startups and mid-market teams on their first CSF program or HITRUST assessment.
Enterprise programs
CSF 2.0 program consulting and large-scope assessments for complex organizations.
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Cost Guide
Planning ranges, what drives price, and an interactive estimator.
Timeline
How long each phase takes, from assessment to operating program.
Readiness Check
A 2-minute scored quiz that tells you if you're CISA-ready.
2026 Pricing Report
A meta-analysis of cost data, every number cited or labeled.
Best Picks by Use Case
Buyer-matched picks: federal, contractors, critical infrastructure.
Our Methodology
How we vet firms, label every price, and keep rankings unbought.
Basics
Is there such a thing as “NIST CSF certification”?
No. NIST publishes the Cybersecurity Framework as voluntary guidance — it does not certify companies, and no certificate is issued by NIST. Firms offering “CSF certification” mean their own attestation or readiness program; ask exactly what is being attested and by whom.
What does HITRUST certification cost?
Our labeled estimates: readiness $25,000–$60,000; i1 validated $40,000–$100,000; r2 validated $75,000–$200,000+. See the cost guide for the full breakdown and what buyers forget to budget.
Do I need an authorized assessor for HITRUST?
For a validated (r2) assessment, yes — HITRUST requires an authorized external assessor. Firms in our directory described as authorized assessors appear on HITRUST’s published external assessor list (checked September 2026).
CSF or HITRUST — which first?
Start with CSF 2.0 unless a customer or contract demands the HITRUST certificate. Healthcare organizations handling PHI usually need HITRUST (often r2); everyone else should let buyer demand decide.
How is this directory different from a Google search?
Every firm is verified real (website checked), assessor claims are cross-checked against HITRUST’s own list, costs are labeled estimates with provenance — and ranking can’t be bought.
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