ecfirst

ecfirst specializes in healthcare and defense industry compliance, offering certification consulting, training, and cybersecurity assessment services. The company serves as a CMMC Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO) and provides HITRUST certification consulting across e1, i1, and r2 levels, alongside HIPAA compliance services.

The firm's service portfolio combines assessment and certification support with professional training programs. Their offerings include the Certified CMMC Professional (CCP) and Certified CMMC Assessor (CCA) programs, Certified HIPAA Professional (CHP) certification, Certified Security Compliance Specialist (CSCS), and AI Risk Management training. They also provide managed compliance services, cybersecurity risk assessments, and penetration testing.

ecfirst operates both HIPAA Academy for healthcare compliance training and a dedicated CMMC practice. Their approach emphasizes practical training delivery with regularly scheduled virtual courses and comprehensive certification preparation materials.

Select ecfirst when you need both compliance certification support and internal capability building through training. Their dual focus on assessment services and professional certification programs makes them suitable for organizations wanting to develop in-house compliance expertise while achieving certification.

Expect a training-forward approach with structured courses, regular schedules, and certification programs that prepare staff for compliance roles. Their C3PAO authorization and HITRUST consulting credentials provide assurance for organizations requiring third-party validated assessments.

ecfirst maintains dedicated healthcare compliance services through HIPAA Academy and HITRUST certification consulting. Their healthcare practice covers HIPAA assessments, HITRUST certification across all levels (e1, i1, r2), and Certified HIPAA Professional training. The addition of AI Risk Management training specifically tailored to HIPAA compliance demonstrates responsiveness to emerging healthcare technology challenges.

Their managed compliance services and Business Associate Agreement availability indicate established healthcare operational models. The company serves hospitals, health systems, digital health companies, behavioral health providers, and healthcare startups with compliance-focused needs.

Healthcare and life sciences organizations seeking HITRUST or HIPAA certification with interest in developing internal compliance capabilities. Defense contractors in the healthcare technology space requiring both CMMC and healthcare compliance. Mid-sized organizations that value structured training programs alongside consulting services.