RegisterBlast Achieves TX-RAMP Certification with Support from Bright Defense

TX-RAMP Level 2 Certification

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,…

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How Can Small Businesses Prepare for CMMC?

CMMC preparation for small businesses

Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Gregg Laroche, Head of Products and Compliance at PreVeil, and Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, Founders of Bright Defense. John: How can small businesses make sure they’re prepared for upcoming CMMC updates? Gregg: The final CMMC rule is complete, so we’re weeks away from…

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CMMC Compliance for SMBs: Save Time, Save Money, and Simplify Compliance

CMMC compliance for SMBs

Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Greg Laroche, Head of Products and Compliance at PreVeil, and Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, Founders of Bright Defense. Tim: “What are some key strategies for small businesses to achieve CMMC compliance on a limited budget?” John: “You know, as an SMB owner, time…

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20 Key Takeaways from the CMMC Final Rule for SMBs

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has recently finalized the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) rule on October 15, 2024, and it’s crucial for small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the defense industrial base to understand how these changes affect them. Cybersecurity is no longer optional if you’re working with the DoD, and the CMMC…

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What Device Security Requirements Are Common Across Compliance Frameworks?

device security requirements for compliance

Video Transcript Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Antoine Jebara, Co-Founder and VP of MSP Business at Jumpcloud, and John Minnix and Tim Mekatrakarn, Founders of Bright Defense. John: “What device security requirements are common across compliance frameworks? Antoine: “Multifactor authentication for device login, disk encryption, screen timeouts, USB policies. These are some…

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Why You Should Consider a JumpCloud MSP

JumpCloud MSP

Video Transcript Below is a transcript of the video conversation between Antoine Jebara, Co-Founder and VP of MSP Business at Jumpcloud, and John Minnix and Tim Mekatrakarn, Founders of Bright Defense. John: “Why should customers consider a JumpCloud MSP? Antoine: “Every quarter we run an IT trends report where we survey hundreds of SMEs (Small…

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Is Compliance Automation a Fit for Startups?

Is 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…

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PCI Compliance for Small Business: A Guide for SMB Owners

Introduction In today’s digital world, protecting your customers’ payment information is more critical than ever. If you own a small business, PCI compliance isn’t just a suggestion—it’s a necessity. By ensuring compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), you safeguard your customers’ data and build trust. This guide will walk you…

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What Are the Benefits of Compliance Automation Outside of IT?

What 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…

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How Does Compliance Automation Improve the Audit Process?

How 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…

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