Posts Tagged ‘small_medium_business’
RegisterBlast 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 MoreHow Can Small Businesses Prepare for CMMC?
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…
Read MoreCMMC Compliance for SMBs: Save Time, Save Money, and Simplify Compliance
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…
Read More20 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…
Read MoreWhat Device Security Requirements Are Common Across Compliance Frameworks?
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…
Read MoreWhy You Should Consider a 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…
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 MorePCI 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…
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…
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