Summit 7 Celebrates 100 CMMC Level 2 Certified Clients

Huntsville, Ala. — May 8, 2026 — Summit 7 is celebrating a major milestone for the security of the defense supply chain – helping over 100 clients receive their Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 assessment certification. This incredible achievement represents a momentous step forward for the protection of American defense intellectual property and further establishes Summit 7’s leadership as the trusted cybersecurity partner for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB).

“We are incredibly proud of the work we have done since 2016 to implement secure infrastructure and ultimately prepare our clients for CMMC certification,” said Scott Edwards, CEO of Summit 7. “I would like to congratulate these organizations and their hardworking teams on fortifying themselves and our nation against critical cyber threats. I would also like to thank Microsoft for their partnership and commitment to quality platforms and services, both of which have heavily contributed to the DIB’s certification success.”

In response to ever growing cyber threats from adversarial nations, the Department of War (DoW) is holding defense contractors to a higher standard than ever.

“Organizations with CMMC certifications show the DoW and prime contractors that they take their contractual obligations and security of the data they hold seriously,” Joy Beland, VP of Cybersecurity Compliance for Summit 7 said. “Cybersecurity is one of the greatest threats to our generation, and each organization that gets CMMC certified in the Defense Industrial Base is doing their part in securing the supply chain which ultimately protects the American dream.” 

Research estimates that approximately 120,000 members of the DIB will require a CMMC Level 2 Assessment, and less than 1% of those companies have achieved certification so far.

“Our clients have so much dedication to their respective crafts, and it’s been an honor to guide them through implementation and the certification process,” said Caleb Leidy, Director of Compliance of Summit 7. “CMMC Level 2 Certifications are hard-earned and will serve these 100 organizations well. We look forward to continuing our support in maintaining those certifications.”

This puts Summit 7’s 100 certified clients at the leading edge of industry preparedness. Certified organizations can confidently move forward with DoW contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) without incurring penalties or delays. They will become the go-to providers for defense work as prime contractors continue to apply cyber compliance pressure to their supply chains.

About Summit 7

Summit 7 helps the Defense Industrial Base protect the American Dream and support the warfighter through advanced cybersecurity, compliance, and cloud solutions. In just three years, the company has grown from 100 employees to more than 300, earning national recognition on the CRN Fast Growth 150 and Inc. 5000 lists. As one of Microsoft’s top U.S. security and compliance partners, Summit 7 is known for its deep expertise in CMMC, NIST 800-171, and DFARS 7012 within GCC High environments. Beyond client work, the company has educated the DIB by providing free resources to all, helping strengthen the nation’s defense. With many veterans and military family members on staff, Summit 7 stands out for its exclusive focus on the defense supply chain, its education-first approach, and its proven record of securing some of the nation’s most critical contractors.

Media Contact
Mike Taylor
VP of Marketing
Mike.Taylor@summit7.us
(256) 932-5585

###