Posts by John Minnix
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 MoreRevolutionizing Compliance in 2025: Drata’s AI and Integration Breakthroughs
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of this 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 recent highlights of Drata innovation that are most exciting for customers?” Akanksha: “So we’re working on innovating in two major areas. One is AI, and…
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 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 MoreHow PreVeil Integrates with Existing Systems To Streamline CMMC
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. John: “How does PreVeil integrate with existing business systems to streamline CMMC compliance?” Gregg: “One of the most valuable aspects of PreVeil overall is that it…
Read MoreHow Does JumpCloud Help Customers Achieve 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: “How does JumpCloud help customers achieve compliance?” Antoine: “JumpCloud is an open directory platform that consolidates identity, access, and device management capabilities under one…
Read MoreMastering CMMC Compliance: The Differences Between Level 1 and Level 2
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. John: “What are the key differences between CMMC level 1 and level 2 compliance that businesses should be aware of? Tim: “CMMC Level 1 requires…
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