Summit 7 and Carahsoft Partner to Empower Defense Contractors With CMMC Confidence
Unique Referral Partnership Enhances Defense Organizations’ Cybersecurity Offerings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., and RESTON, Va. – November 12, 2024 – Summit 7, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for the Defense Industrial Base (DIB), today announced a partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider®. Under the agreement, Carahsoft will serve as a referral partner to Summit 7, expanding Summit 7’s business within the Federal marketplace to empower defense contractors with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance.
“Our partnership with Carahsoft is an excellent fit for both parties. Carahsoft’s vast network of Government customers will now be able to take advantage of Summit 7’s expertise in CMMC compliance, implementation, managed IT and managed security,” said Darron Makrokanis, Chief Revenue Officer at Summit 7. “Our proven approach has assisted hundreds of contractors in achieving compliance and advancing their cybersecurity defenses. We look forward to helping our joint customers enhance security solutions, achieve CMMC certification and ultimately win more contracts in the competitive defense space.”
The partnership will provide Carahsoft’s large network of Government customers and resellers with access to Summit 7’s expertise in cybersecurity, compliance and advanced cloud solutions. This will enable organizations to confidently navigate the complexities of CMMC compliance and strengthen their cybersecurity posture.
Summit 7 delivers proficiency in Federal and defense compliance requirements, including services that span across Azure Government, Microsoft 365 and unique cleared solutions such as Azure Secret. Summit 7 is also the only Azure Expert managed service provider solely focused on the DIB.
These advanced offerings, along with Summit 7’s 24/7 support designed to secure sensitive information and meet Government requirements, will position Carahsoft’s customers to secure more contracts by being fully prepared to meet the growing security regulations within the defense sector.
“We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with Summit 7,” said Jenna Hafey, Director of Microsoft Sales at Carahsoft. “Collaborating with Summit 7 is a strategic move for both parties as our Defense Industrial Base clients will benefit from Summit 7’s expertise in CMMC compliance. Working together with our reseller partners to help our mutual customers achieve compliance will foster a more secure and reliable public space in the DIB and in Government.”
As the United States faces an evolving Cyber War, this partnership signifies a shared commitment between Summit 7 and Carahsoft to enhance the cybersecurity resilience of the DIB and ensure Government compliance with advanced defensive cybersecurity standards. Together, Summit 7 and Carahsoft are empowering Defense Contractors to Protect the American Dream. For more information about this partnership, please visit www.summit7.us or www.carahsoft.com.
About Summit 7
With over 1000 clients, Summit 7 is the #1 MSP/MSSP for the Defense Industrial Base. They are the national leader in cybersecurity and compliance solutions for the Defense Industrial Base, specializing in CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, and ITAR compliance. As a leading Microsoft Solution Partner, Summit 7 offers specialized expertise across the Microsoft 365 and Azure platforms. After winning two U.S. Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards in the last four years, this year Summit 7 received their first award on the global Microsoft stage as a Global Finalist for Security. For more information, visit www.summit7.us.
Summit 7 Contact
Marketing Team
info@summit7.us
(256) 585-6868
About Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions Portfolio
Carahsoft's Cybersecurity solutions portfolio includes leading and emerging technology vendors that enable organizations to defend against cyber threats, manage risk and achieve compliance. Supported by dedicated Cybersecurity product specialists and an extensive ecosystem of resellers, integrators and service providers, we help organizations identify the right technology for unique environments and provide access to technology solutions through our broad portfolio of contract vehicles. The cybersecurity portfolio spans solutions for Supply Chain Risk Management, Cloud Security, Network & Infrastructure, Identity & Access Management, Risk & Compliance, CMMC Compliance and more, ensuring comprehensive protection for organizations' cyber ecosystems. Explore Carahsoft’s Cybersecurity Solutions for Government here.
About Carahsoft
Carahsoft Technology Corp. is The Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider, supporting Public Sector organizations across Federal, State and Local Government agencies and Education and Healthcare markets. As the Master Government Aggregator® for our vendor partners, we deliver solutions for Cybersecurity, MultiCloud, DevSecOps, Artificial Intelligence, Customer Experience and Engagement, Open Source and more. Working with resellers, systems integrators and consultants, our sales and marketing teams provide industry leading IT products, services and training through hundreds of contract vehicles. Visit us at www.carahsoft.com.
Contact
Mary Lange
(703) 230-7434
PR@carahsoft.com
