Posts by John Minnix
InnoVyne Elevates Data Security Standards with ISO 27001 Certification, Supported by Bright Defense
Markham, ON — March 11th, 2025 — InnoVyne, the leader in Sales and Enterprise Performance Management solutions, proudly announces its recent achievement of ISO 27001:2022 certification. This certification is a globally recognized Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) standard, signifying InnoVyne’s commitment to maintaining the highest levels of data security and operational excellence. In the demanding professional…
Read MoreSimplify 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 More137 Cybersecurity Compliance Statistics (March- 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 (April – 2025)
Protecting student education records isn’t optional. It’s a legal requirement. Schools, colleges, and universities must follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that outlines how student records should be handled. FERPA gives students and parents specific rights over those records and demands strict safeguards from institutions. But staying compliant isn’t…
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…
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