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Bright Defense Partners with KnowBe4 to Enhance Security Awareness
Bright Defense is proud to announce our new status as a KnowBe4 managed service provider. This strategic alignment significantly enriches our compliance-focused cybersecurity offerings, ensuring that our clients meet and exceed the rigorous demands of compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and more. Strategic Integration of KnowBe4 Platinum Into Our Offerings As a…
Read MoreBright Defense Unveils Enhanced Continuous Compliance Plans for 2025!
Bright Defense is excited to announce the latest enhancements to our continuous compliance plans. Recognizing the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats and compliance requirements, we are committed to continuously advancing our services to meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Bright Defense’s Updated Continuous Compliance Plans Sentry Plan: The Sentry Plan offers foundational compliance…
Read MoreRegisterBlast Achieves TX-RAMP Certification with Support from Bright Defense
Nashville, TN — December 17th, 2024 — RegisterBlast, a leader in managing online registrations for higher education institutions, is proud to announce its successful attainment of TX-RAMP (Texas Risk and Authorization Management Program) Level 2 certification. This certification represents a critical milestone for organizations providing technology services to state agencies in Texas. By achieving TX-RAMP compliance,…
Read MoreSunflower Labs Achieves ISO 27001 Certification with Support from Bright Defense
San Carlos, CA — December 10th, 2024 — Sunflower Labs, the leader in autonomous security drone technology, proudly announces its successful attainment of ISO 27001:2022 certification. ISO 27001, the internationally recognized standard for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS), highlights Sunflower Labs’ commitment to safeguarding data and delivering the highest security standards for its customers and…
Read MoreA Comprehensive Guide to Web App Penetration Testing
In a world where cyber threats are lurking around every corner, securing your web applications has never been more critical. From data breaches to system takeovers, the risks are real, and the stakes are high. But don’t worry—there’s a powerful weapon you can wield to protect your web app: penetration testing. In this guide, we’ll…
Read MoreCMMC 2.0 Final Rule Released: What Defense Contractors Need to Know About the New Cybersecurity Requirements
The Department of Defense (DoD) has officially released the final rule for the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0. This marks a significant update to the cybersecurity requirements for defense contractors. The Department of Defense published the rule for public inspection on October 11, 2024, and it will appear in the Federal Register on October…
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…
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