An introduction to the HITRUST i1 Implemented, 1-year Validated Assessment. Find out how the i1 meets the growing market need for a continuously relevant cybersecurity assessment that aligns and leverages the latest threat intelligence to mitigate information security risks and emerging cyber threats, such as ransomware. The design and selection of i1 controls puts it in a new class of information security assessment that is threat-adaptive – designed to maintain relevance over time as threats evolve and new risks emerge, while retiring controls no longer deemed material.