CISO as a Service: 5 Benefits for SMBs in 2026
In a world of constantly evolving cybersecurity threats and compliance regulations, the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role has never been more critical. However, with an average salary of $267,000, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) struggle to afford a full-time, in-house CISO. This is where CISO as a Service comes into play. Using CISO as…
Read MoreFERPA Compliance Checklist for 2026
Protecting student education records isn’t optional. It’s a legal requirement. Schools, colleges, and universities must follow the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), a federal law that outlines how student records should be handled. FERPA gives students and parents specific rights over those records and demands strict safeguards from institutions. But staying compliant isn’t…
Read MoreScale Faster by Outsourcing Compliance—Discover How with Bright Defense!
Video Transcript Managing compliance in house might seem cost effective at first, but here’s why it holds your business back. When it comes to cybersecurity compliance, frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27,001, or HIPAA can quickly become a significant distraction. While managing compliance in-house might initially seem cost effective, it often pulls valuable resources away…
Read MoreSecure by Design 2026 Guide
Secure by design focuses on building security into every stage of development. Cyber threats are more advanced than ever, targeting vulnerabilities in systems with alarming speed. Reactive measures aren’t cutting it anymore. That’s why security-by-design principles are becoming a must for companies looking to stay ahead. But what does secure by design actually involve? In…
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Effective Security Awareness Training
Did you know that 67% of organizations recognize a gap in their employees’ fundamental security knowledge? This highlights a critical need for security awareness training, especially for small businesses. In today’s digital landscape, cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, and small businesses often become targets due to their vulnerabilities in cybersecurity awareness. Fortunately, you’ve found the…
Read MoreWhat is Security as a Service? A 2026 Guide to SECaaS
Do you ever find that maintaining your business’s security feels overwhelmingly complex? Between navigating threats and fulfilling compliance demands, cybersecurity can seem like a daunting task. This is precisely where Security as a Service (SECaaS) proves invaluable. Imagine having an expert team dedicated to managing all aspects of your cybersecurity—from data loss prevention and continuous…
Read MoreElevate Your GRC Strategy with Drata’s Trust Center Insights Dashboard
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. Tim: “What are some other benefits customers are seeing in Drata’s Trust Center Insights dashboard?” Akanksha: “The Insights Dashboard has a lot of really rich information about how your…
Read MoreStartups: Unlock Bigger Opportunities with Compliance and Bright Defense!
Video Transcript Want to attract bigger clients and investors? Compliance might be your secret weapon. Compliance can be a game changer for unlocking larger business deals. According to AWA, 60% of companies are more likely to partner with a startup that has achieved SOC 2 compliance. Large enterprises, especially in highly regulated industries like health…
Read MoreDrata Drives GRC Forward: Revolutionizing Compliance Automation
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. John: “How have some of the recent Drata updates help move the needle forward for GRC as a whole?” Akanksha: “Some of our recent updates are focused on time…
Read MoreAI-Powered Compliance: How Drata and Bright Defense Are Revolutionizing Risk Management
Video Transcript Below is a transcript of a video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founders, Tim Mektrakarn and John Minnix, and Drata’s Director of Product, Akanksha Nguyen. Tim: “Can you tell us more about your AI tools and how they’re helping customers?” Akanksha: “On the third-party risk management side, we use AI to help summarize documents…
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