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Defense Trade Solutions and Summit 7 Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Cybersecurity and ITAR for the Defense Industrial Base

Written by Summit 7 Leadership | Aug 7, 2025 7:11:14 PM

 

August 4, 2025 – Washington, D.C. & Huntsville, Alabama, USA 

Defense Trade Solutions (DTS), a U.S.-based leader in defense trade advisory and compliance managed services, and Summit 7, a premier provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), have announced a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive support to defense contractors navigating both the technical and regulatory dimensions of doing business with the U.S. Department of Defense. 

Under this new partnership, DTS will serve as a trusted trade compliance advisor available to Summit 7 clients, and Summit 7 will be DTS’s preferred partner for Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) readiness, cloud security, and NIST 800-171 compliance services. 

By combining DTS’s subject-matter expertise in International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure (TSFD) with Summit 7’s leadership in cybersecurity architecture and Microsoft cloud transformation, the partnership will: 

  • Enable DIB suppliers to address both export and cybersecurity compliance mandates 
  • Reduce risk through integrated technology and trade compliance strategies 
  • Support companies in achieving CMMC certification and DFARS 7012/NIST 800-171 compliance 
  • Improve security posture across global programs involving controlled technical data 
  • Streamline readiness for audits and U.S. Government engagements 

“Summit 7 is the gold standard when it comes to cybersecurity and CMMC readiness in the defense space,” said Steven A. Casazza, President of Defense Trade Solutions. “We are excited to partner with an organization that not only shares our national security mission but also complements our expertise with deep technical capability and scalable security solutions for defense contractors of all sizes.” 

Kathy Gibbs, Director of Partners and Alliances at Summit 7, said: “This partnership reflects our long-standing belief that cybersecurity doesn’t exist in a vacuum. By joining forces with DTS, we’re empowering contractors to align their cybersecurity and export compliance strategies from day one, reducing risk and accelerating mission readiness.” 

ABOUT SUMMIT 7 

Summit 7 is a nationally recognized cybersecurity and compliance provider supporting contractors in the Defense Industrial Base. As a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Security, Modern Work, and Azure, Summit 7 delivers scalable solutions for CMMC, NIST 800-171, DFARS, ITAR, and FedRAMP. Summit 7 has supported more than 600 DIB organizations on their journey to secure collaboration and compliance across the Microsoft 365 and Azure Government ecosystems. Headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, Summit 7 helps secure the future of U.S. defense innovation. 

ABOUT DEFENSE TRADE SOLUTIONS 

Defense Trade Solutions (DTS) is a U.S.-based provider of professional services to the defense industry, focusing on Security Cooperation, Technology Security & Foreign Disclosure, Global Trade Authorizations, and Global Trade Compliance. DTS assists clients in navigating complex export processes, safeguarding sensitive technologies, and driving global security initiatives. 

MEDIA CONTACTS 

Summit 7 
Hollie Flanner 
hollie.flanner@summit7.us
 

Defense Trade Solutions 
Chanel Miller 
Director, Growth & Strategy 
cmiller@defense-trade.com 
(+1) 954-661-1555 

For more information, please visit www.summit7.us and www.defense-trade.com.