Posts by John Minnix
How Do You Properly Scope a SOC 2 Audit?
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of the conversation between Tim Mekrakarn, Co-Founder of Bright Defense, and Ryan Johanson, Owner of Johanson Group, LLP. Tim: “How do you properly scope a SOC 2 audit? How do you properly scope the number of products, entities, trust service criteria, and those things? What are the levers?” Ryan:…
Read MoreIs Compliance Automation a Fit for Startups?
Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “Is compliance automation software a fit for startups? Topher: “It’s not just a fit. It’s quickly becoming mandatory. Trying to take on a framework like SOC 2 or ISO 27001, and doing…
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Compliance Automation Outside of IT?
Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “What are the benefits of compliance automation outside of IT? Topher: “There are so many benefits. The most common benefit, and probably the biggest benefit, is your developers are going to give…
Read MoreHow Does Compliance Automation Improve the Audit Process?
Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “How does compliance automation help improve the actual audit process? Topher: “Well, the great thing about compliance automation, especially with Drata, is we work hand-in-hand with auditors to ensure that what we’re…
Read MoreWhat is the Benefit of a SOC 2 Report for a Small Business or SaaS Provider?
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of the conversation between Tim Mekrakarn, Co-Founder of Bright Defense, and Ryan Johanson, Owner of Johanson Group, LLP. Tim: “What is the benefit of a SOC 2 report for a small business or SaaS provider? Ryan: “The benefit really is, as you’re heading out into the marketplace, a lot…
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 MoreWhat is the Role of Compliance Automation in a Risk Management Program?
Transcript Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “What is the role of compliance automation in a risk management program? Topher: “For risk management programs, very quickly, compliance automation is becoming the central bulwark that really trusses up your…
Read MoreWhat is Compliance Automation and What Are the Benefits?
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of this video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “My name is Tim Mektrakrn. I’m am one of the Co-Founders of Bright Defense. We offer continuous compliance based off of Drata. We’re a Silver Partner.” Topher: “I am Topher…
Read MoreBright Defense Achieves Silver Status in Drata’s Alliance Program
Press Release Bright Defense, a premier cybersecurity compliance consultancy, is proud to announce that it has achieved Silver Status in Launch, the Drata Alliance Program . This prestigious recognition underscores Bright Defense’s commitment to excellence in cybersecurity compliance and its dedication to delivering continuous compliance solutions powered by Drata. Drata, a leading security and compliance automation platform, designed the…
Read MoreCISO as a Service: Benefits for SMBs
Introduction 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. By leveraging…
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