Posts by John Minnix
Simplify CMMC Compliance with Bright Defense
Video Transcript As the owner of a company in the DOD supply chain, your goal is to grow your business and secure lucrative government contracts. For companies handling controlled unclassified information or federal contract information, achieving CMMC compliance is essential to gaining new customers. Beyond fulfilling DOD requirements, CMMC compliance also strengthens your cybersecurity posture,…
Read More120 Cybersecurity Compliance Statistics for 2025
The team at Bright Defense compiled a comprehensive list of up-to-date statistics about cybersecurity compliance in 2025. In this article, you’ll find insightful statistics about: Without further ado, let’s see the stats! Cybersecurity Compliance and Governance Statistics The global cybersecurity compliance and governance market is huge and growing rapidly. Let’s explore some statistics on the…
Read MoreBright Defense Achieves Gold Status in Drata’s Alliance Program
Bright Defense, a leading cybersecurity compliance consultancy, is excited to announce that it has been elevated to Gold Status in Launch, the Drata Alliance Program. This advancement is a testament to our continuous commitment to the highest standards in cybersecurity compliance and our successful collaboration with Drata to provide state-of-the-art compliance solutions. As a Gold…
Read MoreAdvancing GRC with AI: Explore Drata’s Latest Innovations
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. John: “What are some other exciting things on the horizon for Drata? Akanksha: “Coming up for Drata, we have a couple different areas we’re really focusing. Time savings automation…
Read MoreCISO as a Service: 5 Benefits for SMBs in 2025
In a world of constantly evolving cybersecurity threats and compliance regulations, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has never been more critical. However, with an average salary of $267,000, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) struggle to afford a full-time, in-house CISO. This is where CISO as a Service comes into play. Using CISO as…
Read MoreFERPA Compliance Checklist: The Ultimate Guide to FERPA
Introduction Ensuring the privacy and security of student education records is a critical responsibility for educational institutions. Having a comprehensive FERPA compliance checklist is essential for meeting this obligation. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), enacted in 1974, sets the standards for protecting students’ educational information in the United States. FERPA grants students…
Read MoreScale Faster by Outsourcing Compliance—Discover How with Bright Defense!
Video Transcript Managing compliance in house might seem cost effective at first, but here’s why it holds your business back. When it comes to cybersecurity compliance, frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27,001, or HIPAA can quickly become a significant distraction. While managing compliance in-house might initially seem cost effective, it often pulls valuable resources away…
Read MoreElevate Your GRC Strategy with Drata’s Trust Center Insights Dashboard
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. Tim: “What are some other benefits customers are seeing in Drata’s Trust Center Insights dashboard?” Akanksha: “The Insights Dashboard has a lot of really rich information about how your…
Read MoreStartups: Unlock Bigger Opportunities with Compliance and Bright Defense!
Video Transcript Want to attract bigger clients and investors? Compliance might be your secret weapon. Compliance can be a game changer for unlocking larger business deals. According to AWA, 60% of companies are more likely to partner with a startup that has achieved SOC 2 compliance. Large enterprises, especially in highly regulated industries like health…
Read MoreDrata Drives GRC Forward: Revolutionizing Compliance Automation
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. John: “How have some of the recent Drata updates help move the needle forward for GRC as a whole?” Akanksha: “Some of our recent updates are focused on time…
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