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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How to Become HIPAA Compliant for SaaS Providers

In today’s digital age, ensuring the security and privacy of electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI) is paramount. For SaaS providers developing software that handles ePHI, achieving HIPAA compliance is not just a legal requirement but also a commitment to protecting patient data. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to become HIPAA compliant as a SaaS…

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FERPA Compliance Checklist: The Ultimate Guide to FERPA

FERPA compliance checklist

Introduction Ensuring the privacy and security of student education records is a critical responsibility for educational institutions. Having a comprehensive FERPA compliance checklist is essential for meeting this obligation. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), enacted in 1974, sets the standards for protecting students’ educational information in the United States. FERPA grants students…

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What is the Role of Compliance Automation in a Risk Management Program?

Compliance automation for risk management

Transcript 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 is the role of compliance automation in a risk management program? Topher: “For risk management programs, very quickly, compliance automation is becoming the central bulwark that really trusses up your…

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What is Compliance Automation and What Are the Benefits?

The benefits of compliance automation

Video Transcript Below is a transcript of this video conversation between Bright Defense’s Co-Founder, Tim Mektrakarn, and Drata’s Head of Product Marketing, Topher Stephenson. Tim: “My name is Tim Mektrakrn. I’m am one of the Co-Founders of Bright Defense. We offer continuous compliance based off of Drata. We’re a Silver Partner.” Topher: “I am Topher…

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CISO vs CIO: Understanding the Key Differences for Your SMB

CISO vs CIO

As a small or medium-sized business owner, you’re constantly juggling numerous responsibilities, from managing finances to driving growth. One crucial aspect of running a successful business that often gets overlooked is understanding the distinct roles of your IT leadership, specifically the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Knowing the difference…

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Bright Defense Achieves Silver Status in Drata’s Alliance Program

Drata Partner

Press Release Bright Defense, a premier cybersecurity compliance consultancy, is proud to announce that it has achieved Silver Status in Launch, the Drata Alliance Program . This prestigious recognition underscores Bright Defense’s commitment to excellence in cybersecurity compliance and its dedication to delivering continuous compliance solutions powered by Drata. Drata, a leading security and compliance automation platform, designed the…

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