Tim Mektrakarn - CISSP | CISA | ISO 27001

Tim Mektrakarn is Co-Founder of Bright Defense and a cybersecurity compliance expert with deep experience across SOC 2, HIPAA, and ISO 27001. He co-founded Krypt, VPLS, and VPLS Solutions, leading security and compliance efforts through successful acquisitions. Tim also drove global security initiatives at Zenlayer, a cloud provider with 300+ data centers. He holds CISSP, CISA, and ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certifications, a B.S. from the University of Arizona, and an MBA from USC’s Marshall School of Business.

Areas of Expertise

Group 1282

Penetration Testing

Group 1282

Security Compliance & Frameworks

Group 1282

Endpoint Protection

Group 1282

Cybersecurity Education

More from Tim Mektrakarn - CISSP | CISA | ISO 27001

What is GRC in Cybersecurity? Why It Matters in 2025!

GRC in cybersecurity stands for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. It is a framework that helps…

Read More

CMMC Scoping Guide: A Strategic Approach to Certification

The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) framework is essential for organizations within the Defense Industrial…

Read More
SOC Compliant

How to Become SOC 2 Compliant

Introduction With data being a company’s most important and valuable resource, security and privacy of…

Read More